A book that celebrates the powerful connection between traditional teas and the unique health journeys of Black women.

Tea and the Black Woman by IngenuiTea™

When we dumb down our food, we dumb down our health. But there are some smart choices that Black women can make now to reverse course, one of which is incorporating healthy tea into their daily lives.

However, given the many cultural threads that make up the American tapestry, what is deemed ‘healthy’ may differ from one culture to another. As tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water, it’s the one staple which for thousands of years has crossed the cultural divide.

Tea is not just a warm drink for a cold night, or an iced refreshment for a hot day. Whether you consume it as a plant, spice, or herb, in its truest form, tea’s medicinal health benefits can not be ignored, and this is something Black women should know.

This book is an invitation - to reconnect with tea as a source of wisdom, wellness, and cultural continuity—one cup at a time.

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“This book covers such a wide variety of teas and their benefits. This book is an excellent companion for anyone on a health journey. I definitely recommend!”

- Lorne J. Albuquerque, NM

  • Chapter One

    A Sip Through Time:
    A Brief History of Tea

    Tea’s journey, from ancient Chinese forests to our modern-day mugs. It’s a tale of exploration, culture, and global interconnection.

  • Chapter Two

    Tea Types and Their
    Health Benefits

    Tea – such a small word for such a complex beverage. It comes in various types, each with its own distinct flavors and potential health benefits.

  • Chapter Three

    Traditional vs.
    Commodity Tea

    Though traditional tea farming is key to producing the best quality and tasting teas, while also sustainably preserving the land for continued ecological use, it is not without its challenges.

  • Chapter Four

    Social Determinants
    & Black Women’s Health

    Discussing the role that non-medical, anthropological, and socio-economic factors play in impacting the health of Black women.

  • Chapter Five

    10 Common Ailments Affecting
    Black Women & How Tea Can Help

    This chapter will outline the ways in which incorporating different types of tea into your daily routine can help alleviate certain ailments, and why they are beneficial for that particular health issue.

  • Chapter Six

    Tips for Infrequent
    Tea Drinkers

    If you’re a Black woman who is thinking about adding tea to your daily lifestyle, this chapter will provide tips to help you do so.

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Meet the author

E. Michelle Watson

E. Michelle Watson, founder of IngenuiTea™ Gourmet Tea & Spice Company, grew up in Connecticut surrounded by her Panamanian mother’s Caribbean-inspired flavors. Her passion for tea was inherited from her great-grandmother, Anna, who emigrated from the island of Grenada, at the time, a British Crown Colony, to Panama, and passed down a love for English tea. Michelle’s career in the U.S. Air Force allowed her to sample a diverse range of traditionally grown, organic teas worldwide.

This experience inspired her to create IngenuiTea™ in 2023, offering healthy, premium, organic teas with innovative flavors like Caribbean Dreams, Riviera Mimosa, and Champagne & Berries Cheer. IngenuiTea™ features loose leaf blends in environmentally-friendly biodegradable pyramid sachets, delivering robust flavors and health benefits. With a mission to provide the best in organic tea, IngenuiTea™ stands as a flavorful and health-conscious choice in a market dominated by commercial low-grade teas.

Tea and the Black Woman by IngenuiTea™

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