A 100-degree day is the norm in August on the gulf coast. That’s why refreshing and hydrating thirst quenchers are essential. Fairhope Health Foods and Virginia’s Health Foods carries options that quench thirst and simultaneously boost health.

“The current trend among customers at Virginia’s Health Foods is brewing loose herbs into warm teas to provide a comforting experience,” says Kenny Hardin, Virginia’s Assistant Manager. “With our vast selection of herbs, the ultimate outcome is improved health.” An example of some popular tea selections purchased by patrons at the two locations includes mint leaves, dried hibiscus flowers, sifted bulbs of chamomile and mullein leaf.

One of most beneficial aspects of purchasing herbs in bulk is that they can be blended into specialized formulations that are personalized to the user. A stress blend, for example, would utilize ingredients such as holy basil, passionflower or catnip.

“Another perk of buying herbs loose is lower cost,” says Hardin. Buy a little or buy a lot but pay only for the amount that is needed. Due to the flexible quantities of bulk purchases, some have turned their interest in tea brewing and natural medicine into small businesses either selling their formulations to friends and family or using platforms such as social media to influence a much greater audience of followers.

“At Virginia’s or Fairhope Health Foods we welcome everyone to visit our store and take the next step towards improved health with our natural food, vitamin and supplement selections,” says Hardin.