In today's conversation, Marlena Schnyder discusses the benefits of choosing organic teas, as well as the importance of sourcing food and drinks from trusted sources. Find all Michelle's favorite summer drink recipes here: https://soulyrested.com/summer-drink-recipes/ Marlena is the Director of Operations for Fresh Roasted Coffee, Positively Tea, and Positively Botanicals. She’s been in the specialty beverage industry for well over a decade and chances are, if you have a coffee or tea question, she's tasted it, tested it, roasted it, or blended it. Marlena gives us insights on making the best iced tea, including the difference between cold brew and brewing over ice. Marlena shares tips on blending different teas to create unique flavor profiles and explains the process of making tea lattes. She also mentions some medicinal properties of certain herbs and how they can be incorporated into tea blends. In this conversation, Michelle and Marlena discuss various topics related to tea, including different tea flavors, tea latte recipes, decaffeination methods, the presence of metals in tea, and the storage of tea. They also discuss the importance of buying high-quality tea and the cost considerations associated with it. Previous episode with Marlena, where we discuss what details you need to know about a tea before choosing it for your family, how to find this information, and why these often-overlooked details can actually be very important for your family's overall health: Season 3, Episode 13 ... WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/6di4CXcKZSY?si=SniFLDMwSWpAYdmF OR LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-tea-a-healthy-choice-the-answers-not-as-easy-as/id1502035061?i=1000552486908 previous episode with a lavender farmer... WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/cp3dXoai4zQ?si=YSvvZwokQs-YF-TL OR LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-you-need-this-medicinal-herb-in-your-life/id1502035061?i=1000653897722 The nutrient powerhouse Marlena talked about--Irish Sea Moss, with 92 essential minerals: link Some of the many things covered in this episode: - The Benefits of Choosing Organic Teas and Coffees - Mastering the Art of Iced Tea - Creating Unique Flavor Profiles with Tea Blending - Incorporating Medicinal Herbs into Tea Blends - Understanding Decaffeination Methods for Tea - The Presence of Metals in Tea and Choosing Safe Options - Proper Storage of Tea to Maintain Flavor and Nutritional Content