Wednesday, 06 January 2016 12:45

Celebrating Hot Tea Month

Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea.
Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea. 

January is "Hot Tea Month," and Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about her family's business and the many health benefits of tea, including its high levels of antioxidants.

Bigelow also discusses some of the company's newest flavors, as well as tips for brewing the perfect cup of tea (hint: use fresh water every time, not water that's already in your kettle).

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 5
  • Audio File: naturally_savvy/1601ns3e.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea
  • Guest Twitter Account: @bigelowtea
  • Guest Bio: Cindi-BigelowCindi Bigelow is the 3rd generation President & CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, the U.S. market leader of specialty teas that produces over 1.6 billion tea bags annually. She holds a BS degree from Boston College, an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, and an Honorary Doctorate from University of New Haven. Social- and community-minded, she frequently makes appearances speaking to students and industry leaders, sharing insights on business ethics and career development, and has received numerous awards for her years of community service. Favorite pastimes include being with her children, skiing, tennis, yoga and drinking lots of tea.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH