5,000 years ago, it was just a leaf. Now, it’s a lifestyle.  Whilst green tea has long been recommended for a healthy diet, another brighter shade is becoming more popular - Matcha. A bright green morning tea with a smooth balance of flavours.  Matcha has skyrocketed in popularity lately for its unique nutrient profile, amazing health benefits and all other right reasons.  WHAT IS MATCHA?  Like green tea, matcha comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Known as the herb of spring, it’s grown differently by covering the tea plants for 20–30 days before harvest to avoid direct sunlight. This increases...

On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of protecting you from diseases. Hence, optimizing the immune system with simple lifestyle changes for better immune response is key! Building a strong immune system The immune system is like an orchestra. For the best performance, every orchestra member should perform at their best and exactly according to time and plan. Likewise, to best protect your body from harm, every component of your immune system has to function as it should at the right time! Easy lifestyle changes to boost your immunity Here are two important and easy lifestyle changes...

Healthy Ramadan fasting whilst boosting your immunity The holy month of Ramadan is not only about spiritual cleansing, but also a time to make right and healthy choices to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Did you know that drinking herbal tea after 'iftar' (breaking fast) is recommended to avoid dehydration during Ramadan? Olinda’s carefully crafted range of teas with select world-class ingredients and fresh herbs has far-reaching benefits for everyone throughout the fasting period of Ramadan. The tea blends have no artificial flavours, preservatives or additives and daily consumption of 2-3 cups will make a noteworthy difference this Ramadan...