Wystones December 2011 Newsletter

Dear Mark, As we come to the close of 2011, it is so important for us to let you know how much we appreciate your business.  I always love this time of year because I get to see you come in with your family and friends, and just have a good time.  Someone remarked to me the other day that as many times as they have been in to Wystone’s, they very rarely see anyone on their cell phones.  I think something remarkable happens when you come to our place…you actually connect with your colleagues, family and loved ones.  You actually look them in their eyes and have that good old fashioned thing we use to do…communicate face to face.  Wystone’s was built as a communal Tea House and Gathering Place.  We have accomplished that, and more.  So when you want to get away from all the noise of the world and need a respite…come hang out with us for Great Tea, Great Food and Great Company

Black Friday is This Week at Wystone’s Tea! GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH, GIVE TEA 20-50% off selected  Tea Pots and Accessories  Do all your shopping in one place. Avoid all the traffic and hassles and then re-energize with great food, great tea, and great company! ONE OF A KIND GIFT BASKETS Our gift baskets are always one-of-a-kind.  We pride ourselves on Unique Gift ideas.  All of our exquisite baskets are TEA-Themed.

GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH, GIVE TEA Everyday we are asked about the Health benefits of Tea.  They are too numerous to name in this column but the claims are bountiful. Drinking Rooibos, from South Africa, is a naturally caffeine-free alternative.                                                                                                   Pure Matcha, made from ground green tea, makes you feel wonderful.     Yerba Mate is perfect for those who want to lose weight, have more energy and stamina or recover from a workout.    Chamomile, green and white teas or herbals are all good for your well being, especially for those with chronic conditions or are taking medications.  Please don’t hesitate to ask us for information on the different teas or do your research on our site and come in for a Tea tasting. We encourage you to taste our more than 150 different teas from around the world.  Introduce your circle to the wonderful world of teas and become an expert yourself.  We’d be glad to guide you. So remember…Give the Gift of Health, Give Tea!    http://www.wystonestea.com/Health.aspx

FAVORITE RETAIL GIFT ITEM Check out our selection of YiXing (pronounced ee-shing) teapots! These teapots first appeared during the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) in the YiXing region of China, located in the Jiangsu province, about 120 miles northwest of Shanghai.The Jiangsu province is the world’s only source for the unique clay from which YiXing teapots are made, called purple or red clay. YiXing teapots were relatively unknown for many years until the late Ming Dynasty (1600s) when their use and production began to flourish. Demand from Europe and throughout China fueled an active industry in which many artists developed their craft to high levels of mastery. For the next three hundred years, YiXing teapots attained renown throughout China and Europe.    FAVORITE NEW PRODUCT We now have an exciting Tea of the Month Program. You can purchase either 6 or 12 months and receive 2 ounces of tea each month that we have specially selected for you, or as a present for someone you know likes tea or you want to introduce to tea. See our website for details and give the gift that keeps on giving. Give The Gift of Health, Give TEA www.wystonestea.com Recipe of the Month Tea Smoked Cornish Hens Wash and pat bird dry. Stuff cavity with a lemon wedge, thyme and garlic. Brush with extra virgin olive oil and season with Wystone’s Lapsang Souchong Tea Rub. Place bird on a small oven rack or casserole dish and roast for about 45 minutes at 350 until the internal temperature is 165 and the juices run clear. Let the bird rest for at least 10 minutes. Remove cavity contents before cutting in half to serve. One bird per person as prepared.

Wy’s Book Pick… “Revealing your EXTRAORDINARY Essence – Practical Tools For Empowered Living” by Reverend Cynthia James Reverend Cynthia James  is one of the most enlightened and delightful souls on the planet.  She is a significant part of The Mile Hi Church ministry in Lakewood, Colorado and a significant part of my life.  Please support her and gain some important insights for yourself and this journey we call Life. Order on Amazon.com – Paperback or download to your Kindle

Save 50%   Bring a Friend for Free  With all the shopping and other things you have to do in the next few weeks, we’d like to help you out. Do you have a friend or relative that you would like to take out for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner for the Holidays? Let us Help! Use our Bring a Friend for Free coupon which is valid Monday through Friday until the end of the year. Why not take advantage of a Wonderful Holiday gift for your special someone compliments of Wystone’s World Teas? We’ll see you soon. To better accomodate you and your guest, please make a reservation by calling 303.663.5775 and let us know you are using the Bring a Friend coupon. Offer Expires: December 31, 2011

Wystone’s World Teas, 7323 W. Alaska Drive, Lakewood, Colorado 80226   phone 303.663.5775 www.wystonestea.com THANK YOU!   And, look for more messages from Wystone’s World Teas coming your way soon.

 

Black Friday Holiday Special

Come Celebrate the kickoff to Holiday 2011 with Wystone’s World Teas.

For those of you who haven’t been to Belmar since last year, all the new stores are now open so whether your fancy is Charming Charlies, Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy, Target, or any of theother 80 shops and restaurants, make Belmar your one stop shopping and dining center.

4am-10am $5 Buffet (Eggs, bacon, potatoes, tea of the week)

4am-8am 50% Off Retail

8am-9pm 25% Off Retail

 

Wystones October Newsletter

October 2011   As we move through the fourth quarter of 2011, we would again like to thank you for your support. It’s been a good year for Wystone’s World Teas, and we have accomplished some important objectives.   Fist of all, we are still here. Maybe that’s not the way to start our message but, as you know, the economy hasn’t been kind to many businesses. We are still here because you believe in us. You tell us the good and the bad and you know we take your feedback to heart. Service is of the utmost importance and we have a new member of our team, a seasoned General Manager, Damian Matecjuk , who was recently the Director of Food & Beverage for the Sheraton Denver West. We are so fortunate to have someone with his skills and talents, who has the customer service mindset we believe in – and that you so dearly deserve. Please say hello to Damian on your next visit. He is with us to ensure you are delighted with our service.   If you haven’t been in for a while, Chef Mark has developed a great fall menu. There are already some new fan favorites. Try the new Muffaleta Panini or one of the new Scramblers. By popular demand we have also added a Formal High Tea Tray for your very special occasions and our Award winning Apple Chai Cider is back!   We have completed our world-wide sourcing for new and unusual teapots and accessories, so come in and see the new product lines. They have arrived just in time for the holidays so begin your shopping early.   We celebrated the grand opening of our first gift cart at Denver International Airport. Please visit us on Concourse A when your travels permit.   We also have a new product that will be sold at the airport and at our Belmar location, available November 15, called the Travel ParTea Snack Set, which includes our premium loose-leaf teas, tea cookies, and artisan gourmet tea chocolates to enjoy in-flight (or anywhere, really). Give yourself or your friends and loved ones a unique experience while traveling.  Buy the Travel ParTea Snack Set and indulge yourself.   Remember to Give the Gift of Health- Give Tea!     Happy Fall everyone, Warmly,   Wy   Investment Opportunity We have big plans in the works, and we’re pleased to announce that, last month, we received approval to begin selling Wystone’s stock exclusively to Colorado residents.  Interested in learning more?  Click here. Tea & Health Corner A new study led by researchers at Oregon State University suggests that drinking green tea may boost immunity against infections and autoimmunity.  Click here to read the article. Recipe of the Month:  Matcha Cake This cake’s very important ingredient is Matcha tea, a tea made from ground tencha leaves and has historically been used in Japanese tea ceremonies.  This recipe also uses a steeped Sencha tea as the liquid.   ¾ ounce Premium grade Wystone’s Matcha 5 ounces of fine sugar 2 rounded tablespoons of Sencha tea steeped in 10 ounces of hot water- bring to room temperature 3 ½ ounces of butter softened at room temperature 3 medium eggs 3 ounces of wheat flour 1 ½ ounces of chestnut flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 pinch of salt   Preheat the oven to 410 F/ 210 C. Sieve the Matcha; mix it with sugar.  Set aside. Infuse the Sencha tea in a small 10 fluid-ounce teapot; once it has cooled down to room temperature, pour over sweetened Matcha; mix together to obtain a rather thick mixture; which is not too watery. Add the butter and the beaten eggs. Mix together the two types of flour and the baking powder, and combine them into the Matcha mixture by folding in with a spatula. Add the salt. Pour the mixture into a 10-inch cake pan, which has been lined with wax paper.  Place the pan in the oven and cook for 1 hour at 300 F/ 150 C. Cover with aluminum foil toward the end of the cooking time so that the cake retains its very attractive green color. Serve with jam, apple butter or wonderful with strawberries and blueberries and fresh whipped cream. Product of the Month:  Yixing Tea Pots It is said that if you use a Yixing teapot for many years, you can brew tea just by pouring boiling water into the empty pot – one of the many wonderful properties of these poetic little teapots. For hundreds of years, aficionados of the many varieties of tea found in China have extolled Yixing (pronounced yeeshing) teapots as superior to all other types for brewing it. The special zisha clay (containing iron, quartz and mica, and found only in Yixing) fromwhich they are made absorbs the delicate flavors of the tea and the teapot becomes more seasoned with each use. Yixing pots are available for purchase at Wystone’s in Belmar or at the airport at our kiosk on Concourse A. Wy’s Favorite Things   Fave Book:  Tea Aromas and Flavors Around the World               Fave Non-Profit:  Dolls for Daughters Dolls for Daughters was created to provide dolls to young girls at Christmastime who would otherwise go without.  www.dollsfordaughters.com. Events and Entertainment      Dolls for Daughters Wystone’s World Teas is an official drop-off location this holiday season for Dolls for Daughters.  While you’re out shopping through the first week of December, why not drop off a new doll for a little girl in need?  For more information on Dolls for Daughters, click here or visit www.dollsfordaughters.com.       Table for One, Please! Join us on November 11, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Temple Events Center to enjoy an evening of food and fun with live dramatic monologues bringing to life the book Table for One, Please!  The play is a “Glee” experience, featuring a diverse cast and special live music and dance performances.  Make your reservation at Evenbrite.  This is a fundraising event for Table for 1, Inc.     Language of the Journey - only two weeks left!  Get your tickets now! This significant event is co-hosted by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.  The Asian Pacific Development Center (APDC), a local nonprofit servicing refugee communities, will host an art reception fundraiser, “Language of the Journey- Through the Eyes of Artists” on the evening of November 11, 2011 at Tears-McFarlane House (1290 Williams St. Denver).  Click here for more details.

Wy Livingston / 7323 W. Alaska Drive / Lakewood, Colorado 80226 / 303-663-5775

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Wystone’s April Newsletter

April 2011 Dear Readers, Thank you for your overwhelming concern for our colleagues in Japan.  As many of you know, I traveled to Japan a few years ago to see the tea estates up-close and personal.  That trip changed me professionally and solidified my commitment to get into the tea business.  I saw first-hand the quality product being produced, the pride the Japanese people have for this thousands year-old plant and the way tea is a part of their culture from sunrise to sunset. Clearly our hearts and thoughts are with the Japanese people as we “embrace this pain.”  To try to determine the overall impact to tea production would be, at this point, premature, but it’s important to know that most teas destined for world markets are already warehoused and have been for quite some time.  Tea has a tremendous shelf life if kept in airtight conditions and away from direct sunlight. What we do know about the impact to the area and specifically the issues surrounding the nuclear reactors, we have inserted a paraphrased article from World Tea News. According to World Tea News Editor, Dan Bolton, Massachusetts has seen low-level radioactive particles, carried by the jet stream, as of last Sunday. Radiation levels at the gate of the severely damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant remain high but rapidly drop to a few microsieverts moving away from the plant. To become ill, a person has to be exposed to a dose of about 1 Sievert which is a million times more than the microsieverts detected.  REM (Roentgen Equivalent Mammal) measures the impact of ionized radiation exposure in mammals. Mammals become ill at an exposure of 100 REM. An exposure of 500 REM causes death in 50 percent of cases. The highest concentrations of radioactivity are in the surrounding areas of the damaged reactors at Fukushima. U.S. military flyovers and ground-based inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency showed concentrations that are tens of thousands of times below the threshold that would make individuals sick and the plume depicted in news reports is millions of times below harmful levels. Wystone’s World Teas has large stockpiles of premium Japanese teas, so your favorites such as Matcha, Jasmine Pearls and Premium grade Gyokura and Sencha are still available.  We will keep you posted via this Newsletter and special information blogs as the news develops. Remember we have over 150 varieties of tea from around the world.  We are diversified in our ability to source globally and to have teas from literally every corner of the planet. First flush Darjeelings from India will be in next month and, if you’ve never tasted a first flush, we will be having a special tea-tasting upon their arrival. Just a note…there has been a bit of drama over these teas.  The harvest was being held hostage by the Darjeeling Terai Dooars Plantation Labor Union for better wages on the estates.  As of Friday the dispute was resolved in the workers’ favor.  It is important for us to support these activities as the workers were asking for their pay to be doubled to $2.01 per day.  Our purchase of these teas helps support the livelihoods of the workers and their families.  As you read this, someone, somewhere is hand-picking a specialty tea! Finally, Wystone’s World Teas will partner with a humanitarian aid organization later this month for fundraiser similar to our activities following the Haitian disaster.  For those of you who participated, you know what a special evening of giving it was.  Please look for our invitation in the next couple of weeks. Warmly, Wy Wise Tea of the Month:  Rooibos Any Rooibos.  This miracle product is naturally sweet, high in magnesium and potassium and full of antioxidants to help fight free-radicals.  Naturally caffeine free, it’s a perfect choice for children to sip alongside mom and dad.  It’s great hot or cold, and the color of the brew is just beautiful. Product of the Month: Gift baskets Our gift baskets make great gift ideas for any holiday.  We specialize in baskets which include tea and so much more.  All of our baskets are handmade one-of-a-kind items. So for that special man, woman or child, give the gift of health – give tea! Recipe of the Month:  Grilled Moroccan Mint Lamb Chops  Ingredients Serves 4 1 ½ cup of water 2 teaspoons of Wystone’s Moroccan Mint Tea Juice of 1 lemon 3 Tablespoons of olive oil 8 lamb chops- the small ones 1 small red onion 1 clove of garlic chopped (optional) 2 tablespoons of Agave nectar Salt and pepper to taste Sprig of fresh mint Preparation: 1.  Steep the Moroccan Mint Tea in water that has come to a boil and sat for 1-2 minutes.  Steep it for 3-5 minutes using your Tea Maker or use Tea Sacs(bags) which you make yourself.  That’s the beauty of loose leaf specialty tea. 2.  Line your shallow dish with the lamb chops, coat with olive oil and chopped garlic and season them with salt and pepper. Pour tea over the chops and squeeze lemon juice on last. Cover and let marinade 2-4 hours or overnight. 3.  Either put the chops on a hot grill for 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness, rotating at least once or sear the chops in a lightly olive oil coated skillet for about 3 minutes each side and the transfer to a 350 degree oven for about 10 more minutes. 4.  Plate your chops and with the juices from the pan, sautee the onions for about 4 minutes.  Add the agave nectar and pour over chops. 5.  You can garnish the plate with the fresh mint or chop it and sprinkle over the chops. ENJOY! IMMEDIATELY! Wy’s Favorite Things Dolls for Daughters – A Dolly Tea Party Founded in 2007, Dolls for Daughters is dedicated to giving children a brand new doll or toy of their own.  We’re inviting mothers, daughters, sisters and friends to join us for our 4th Dolly Tea Party us at Wystone’s World Teas on Sunday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. The Mirror Test, Jeffrey W. Hayzlett I have read many business-related books and magazines, and rarely have I read such a no-nonsense, practical guide to really understanding and changing your business.  I highly recommend it! Green Tea Facial Exclusively at Shear Productions Shear Productions Salon and Spa, brings a luxurious green tea facial, featuring Wystone’s teas, that is filled with antioxidants and health benefits that begin the moment you walk through the door.  To schedule your Wystone’s Green Tea facial, call (303) 934-5700.   Events and Entertainment   Kim Robards Dance Come enjoy Higher Ground at Kim Robards Dance Theater, featuring choreography by Artistic Director Kim Robards Saturday, April 9, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 8:00 p.m. Click here to view flyer

Wy Livingston / 7323 W. Alaska Drive / Lakewood, Colorado 80226 / 303-663-5775

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July Newsletter

Happy July everyone! Life is good and again we move forward in this world doing the best that any of us can. We are so grateful for all of you and your patronage. I’d like to devote this month’s issue to Non-Profit work. It is vitally important that we, as citizens of this universe, support those endeavors of our non-profits. We have the distinct pleasure of working with many organizations because we sponsor Benefit Brews; non-profit fundraisers whereby the non-profit earns 25% of gross revenues during the time period their organization is hosting a party at the café. To say this has been a success is an understatement. How heartfelt it is to see organizations like the Misha May Foundation, Dolls for Daughters, MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, Colorado Heritage Camp for Adoptive Families, Girl Scouts, Center for the Blind, SPIN, and numerous high schools and other organizations too numerous to name. What an honor to help these types of institutions in a time when monies are short or non-existent. I ask all of you to support these organizations as they pick up the missing pieces of so many lives and their work is so important to the fabric of the community. I call on other businesses to support these works as well, as only through our sense of community will we thrive. Warmly, Wy Recipe of the Month:  Grilled Pear Salad with African Rooibos Dressing By popular demand- our best selling salad in the café. Enjoy!  (serves 8) 24 oz. field greens 6 – 8 grilled pear halves quartered 4 cups dried cranberries 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup dressing candied pecans or walnuts*  purchase or see recipe below to make your own Grilled pears Use canned halved pears, drain the pears from their juice, coat lightly with extra virgin olive oil and place on stovetop or outdoor grill. The sugar in the pears will help caramelize them. Set them aside while you make the dressing and set up all your other ingredients. Honey Spice Rooibos Dressing  1 Tbs. Roast Garlic 1 Tbs. Mustard 4 Oz. Agave 1 Oz. Lemon juice Pinch. Salt 2 Ea. Egg yolks 1 Cup Oil 1 Tbs. Honey Spice Rooibos Tea 4 Oz. Hot Water/ as needed 1.Combine garlic, mustard, agave, lemon juice, salt and egg yolks in blender and puree until smooth. 2.With the machine running slowly add oil 3.Steep tea in hot water for 5 minutes and add both the Rooibos tea and tea leaves to dressing. Use any lettuce leaves. We prefer a Spring Mix. To the greens add the grilled pears, candied pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top and toss so everything is coated. Plate and garnish with grilled pears on top, dried cranberries, Pecans or Walnuts and grated Parmesan. Candied Walnuts or Pecans 8 Cup Walnuts 1 Cup Agave Nectar 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Sugar 1 Tsp. Salt 1 Tsp. Cayenne pepper 1 Tsp. White pepper ½ Tsp. Cumin ½ Tsp. Cinnamon Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add Walnuts and cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse to remove shell parts. Add walnuts back into the pot and add, water, agave, sugar and spices. Reduce this until dry. Spread the walnuts onto a greased sheet pan and bake at 300 degrees until crisp and brown, (around 10-15 minutes) stir often. The Walnuts or Pecans can be made well in advance to have all the time for different recipes. Store in an airtight container. Product of the Month:  Any Tea Infuser These are easy to use, convenient and perfect for travel.  I never leave home without mine!  Click here to order your tea infuser online. Tea of the Month:  Melon Berry Sencha Tea   Green tea, lavishly decorated with both a sweet and tangy touch The fruity raspberry melon note is very well-matched.  Ingredients:  green tea, honey melon cubes, flavoring, freeze-dried raspberries and sunflower.  Click to order Melon Berry Sencha Tea online. Wy’s Favorite Things   Fave Book:  The Creature from Jekyll Island; A Second Look at the Federal Reserve   Events and Entertainment    Alzhiemer’s Association Benefit Brew Join us on July 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. American Council for the Blind Benefit Brew Join us July 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Jazz on a Summer Night On July 23, come hear the voice of Lynn Skinner and piano notes of Bob Schlesinger on the Wystone’s patio.  Tea & Snacks at 6:30 pm, concert at 7 pm.  $15 Advance – $20 cash concert day.  For Tickets/Information: 303.239.6021. Benefit Brew for Families for Orphans On July 26, come enjoy your beverage and meal while listening to music and supporting the mission to establish economically self-sustaining family communities that purposefully integrate profit-making businesses to support family-based adoption of orphans.  Click here for details. Financial Empowerment Opportunity Join us at 6:30 p.m. on July 27 to discover the secrets of the Infinite Banking System.  Abundant Prosperity Associates, LLC will host this informative event.  RSVP to Peter Wolf at (303) 980-8916. Wy Livingston to Mentor in Colorado SBDC Main Street Mentors Walk The Main Street Mentors Walk is a 5K (three-mile) walk around City Park where, in August, successful business owners (mentors) are matched with early stage entrepreneurs (mentees) to walk and talk about business.  Click here for details.

Wy Livingston / 7323 W. Alaska Drive / Lakewood, Colorado 80226 / 303-663-5775

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June Newsletter

June 2011 Dear Readers, June 14th marks our third birthday, and we couldn’t have come this far without you!  It is hard to believe that we have been open for 1,095 days.  I must admit, it has been challenging; we opened our doors only four months before the worst economic disaster since the Great Depression struck the world.  There were many nights I thought that I must have the worst timing on the planet.  It was bad enough that our customers were really impacted by these events, but food prices escalated, the rest of the stores that were due to open in Belmar were significantly delayed and – on top of that – we were at the undeveloped part of Belmar. Now let’s fast forward…we increased our space – thanks to the management at Belmar!  We increased our menu offerings, started doing a lot more events and parties and we expanded our tea choices.  The economy has cooperated enough so that now Target, Nordstrom Rack and Best Buy are all within steps of our cafe and we will now be building on the business we expected to have three years ago. We’ve learned a lot about ourselves, customer service and client appreciation.  Many businesses around the country, especially restaurants, have opened and closed during the three years we’ve been in business.  We know our ability to keep our doors open is because of you.  We do not take our customers for granted, and when we make a mistake, please know we not only want to prevent it from happening again, but we want to make it right immediately.  Always let us know if we can do anything for you or your family and friends to make your time with us more enjoyable.  We are dedicated to succeeding in bringing a tea brand to market that stands for quality tea and food, fun and spirit. Thank you for helping us make it these three years.  We look forward to serving you for many more.  And did I mention we’re celebrating?  Check out our June events for details. You are all a blessing! Wy Recipe of the Month:  Cinnamon Vanilla Tea Nut Brittle  1/2 cup of light corn syrup 3/4 cups of sugar 1 1/2 cups of walnuts, peanuts or any nut coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of any black tea with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 Tablespoon of butter 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla 1 teaspoon of baking soda Combine the corn syrup and sugar in a large glass bowl and stir until combined.  Then either put in a boiler pan until heated and glassy or leave in the glass bowl and put in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. After the mixture is heated by either method, stir in nuts and salt and heat for about 25 more minutes. Stir in Tea and butter and then stir in vanilla and baking soda and heat one more time for about 3-5 minutes until mixed thoroughly. When mixture is combined, pour onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Spread the mixture into a thin layer and wait for it to cool. You can break it into whatever size you desire.  This is great for parties and snacks. Product of the Month:  T-Sacs So you like tea bags? You’ll really like them when you can fill these empty T-sacs with your favorite loose leaf tea.  Get the best of both worlds with convenience as well as being able to use your own tea.  These are so handy for travel and daily use.  Mix and match your teas for unique blends and combinations.  These make excellent gifts when accompanied by a variety of teas. Click here to order T-Sacs online. Tea of the Month:  OP Jasmine   In China, whole green leaf teas are traditionally scented with Jasmine flowers placed in layers within. The petals are harvested during the day and stored cool at night in order to bloom and enfold their full fragrance. According to the desired quality grades the petals are re-shifted after processing. For this reason teas vary from light to stronger delicate floral flavors and tastes. Order our OP Jasmine Tea online. Wy’s Favorite Things  Fave Book:  A Short Guide to a Happy Life, Anna Quindlen   Events and Entertainment    U.S. Tennis Association of Colorado and Denver Public Library Present:  Breaking the Barriers – Oral History Lecture Series On June 13:  Where are the Black in tennis today?  with former woman’s tennis association pro tour professionals Katrina Adams, Lori McNeil, and Chanda Rubin making their first-time visit to Colorado. Father’s Day Happy Father’s Day on June 19th.  Bring Dad to Wystone’s for a fabulous day and our famous Tea Smoked Bar B Que Ribs.  Give the gift of health, give tea.  Choose from a variety of tea pots including the Smart Tea Brewer or a magnificent Cast Iron Pot with a metal infuser.  There are plenty of things to do at Belmar for Father’s Day.  Take him to the movies or go bowling.  Take him shopping or to the Art District but whatever you do…bring him to Wystone’s! June Events From our third anniversary celebration to a very special Fathers’ Day weekend, Wystone’s has something for everyone.  Check out our June events for details.   KRD Performs “Unstruck Sound” Saturday, June 18 at 8PM at The KRD Theatre is the premiere of Kim Robards’ 4th movement of “Unstruck Sound” set to the 4th movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9!

Wy Livingston / 7323 W. Alaska Drive / Lakewood, Colorado 80226 / 303-663-5775

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May Newsletter

May 2011 Dear Readers, It’s May already.  Where has the year gone?  Time seems to have warped us into summer - I swear I was just watching the Super Bowl. As we move through this year, how many of our resolutions have we kept?  Are we taking care of ourselves?  Are we remaining (or getting) fit and watching what we eat?  Are we spending more time with our families and loved ones like we said we would?  If the answer to any of those questions is no, then guess what?  Today is a new day.  You get a Do-over.  Don’t lament on what didn’t get done.  Just move forward. What on earth does any of this have to do with tea?  Everything.  Having a good cup is a perfect time to slow down, reflect and regroup.  Many of you have used tea as a way to health and nutrition.  Many of you have used tea as a way to connect with family and friends.  One of you even came in last month and showed me your 25-pound weight loss.  JB…you know who you are! JB’s story is remarkable, and she told me how she did it with tea.  She had been struggling with her weight for years.  She wanted to lose 25 pounds and had tried everything.  She came into Wystone’s in January (after making one of those aforementioned resolutions) and said she was tired of dieting.  I asked her about her eating habits and was surprised to find out that she really was eating healthy foods and she seemed very fit.  She said to me, “I just don’t understand why I can’t lose weight.”  I asked her what she drank during the day and this was her actual regimen: 6:30 am- Water 7:30 am- Coffee Latte 9:00 am- Fruit Smoothie 10:30 am- Water 11:00 am- Diet Coke 12:00 pm- Bottled Fruit Juice 2:00 pm-  Carton of Milk 3:00 pm- Water 5:00 pm- Fruit Smoothie 6:30 pm- Glass of wine with dinner 7:30 pm- Water 9:00 pm- Glass of Orange juice We tallied up the numbers and found that, on any given day, she consumed between 700-1,000 calories – in beverages alone!  We discussed how to incorporate tea into her daily life, since it’s equally satisfying at a fraction of the calories.  We decided to shave off half the daily liquid calories for starters, and her results have been remarkable. We often think that drinks are “free” calories.  I’d love to tell you that’s true, but it’s just not.  Fortunately, many teas are low-calorie and so flavorful that they need nothing added.  So, whether you visit Wystone’s or buy your favorite brand in the grocery store, tea is a healthy alternative for any lifestyle.  There are thousands of teas just waiting for you.  If your thing is chocolate, we have a tea for you. You want energy, try Yerba Mate.  You want calm and serenity, try lavender and chamomile.  Need a morning pick-me-up?  Try our Café Latte with whole Espresso coffee beans in the tea, or try Pu’Erh…aged Chinese tea for a real eye-opening experience. Have a great May, and remember:  Tea is there to Take You Away.  Tea is for everyone! Warmly, Wy Recipe of the Month:  Coconut Matcha Loaf Cake Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup cups coconut flakes 1 cup of flour 1 heaping tablespoon of Matcha green tea 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons of chocolate or butterscotch chips Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Line a loaf pan size (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2) with parchment paper Cream the butter and sugar together.  Then add the eggs, coconut milk and flakes, then mix until well combined In another bowl, sift together the flour, Matcha and baking powder Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and blend until smooth.  Stir in the chips and then pour into the pan and bake 35-45 minutes.  It should be golden brown on top. Let the delicious cake cool in the pan before removing or slicing.  It’s great with a cup of your favorite tea. Wy’s Favorite Things  Fave Non-profit:  Colorado Heritage Camps Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc. serves as a post-adoption resource and advocate for children and families with diverse heritages by facilitating annual heritage camps.  These camps provide culturally relevant and family-centered experiences for every family member – letting children and families relish in being part of a larger group “just like themselves.” Fave Restaurant:  Cholon ChoLon, named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam, offers lunch, dinner, and a small bites menu available throughout the day. The menu features inspired interpretations of traditional Asian dishes with presentations ideal for sharing. “Many of my dishes are twists on classical Asian cuisine,” says Chef Lon Symensma. “I look forward to sharing my own personal perspective on the dynamic and vibrant flavors of Asia in order to create an experience that is both exciting and familiar.” Fave Place: The Broadmoor of Colorado Springs We could gush about the stellar service, lush greens and fabulous spa, but all we really need to tell you is that Forbes honored the Broadmoor with the Travel Guide Five-Star Award for the fiftieth consecutive year. Events and Entertainment    Calling all Brides-to-be Wystone’s is the perfect place for a bridal shower.  We offer custom tea blends for bridal party favors, we have a private room, and we cater.  Please call Raul Gonzalez to book your event.

Wy Livingston / 7323 W. Alaska Drive / Lakewood, Colorado 80226 / 303-663-5775

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March Newsletter

Happy March everyone. 

I can’t believe it’s already the last month of the quarter, but with the passing of the seasons comes some exciting new events.  As many of you faithful Wystonians know, we signed our lease in late 2007.  We selected the site for our tea restaurant at the underdeveloped end of Alaska Drive in Belmar, where plans were underway to build new stores on the empty lots  across the street and at the corner of Vance and Alaska. Based on those tentative plans to be surrounded by other flourishing businesses, we started construction.

We opened our doors in June 2008, and even gained a few retail neighbors as our own business grew.  Then came October 2008, and with it the world economy changed, sending us all into the worst economic climate since the Great Depression.  No retail neighbors came after that – but you certainly did – and three years later we have survived.  

Thank you for your continued loyalty and patronage.  Were it not for you and your acceptance of us into the neighborhood, we wouldn’t be here.  Thank you for becoming part of our family.

And guess what?  Those new neighbors we hoped for?  They’re finally moving in.  Both Target and Best Buy open this month, with Nordstrom Rack opening shortly thereafter.  We couldn’t be more thrilled, and we hope to see you as you check out these new stores.  See the Belmar Blast Newsletter or stop by the Belmar Information Center to get the latest information.

With that, please read on as we bring you the latest in all things Wystone’s.

Warmly,

Wy

Wise Tea of the Month:  Rooibos

Any Rooibos.  This miracle product is naturally sweet, high in magnesium and potassium and full of antioxidants to help fight free-radicals.  Naturally caffeine free, it’s a perfect choice for children to sip alongside mom and dad.  It’s great hot or cold, and the color of the brew is just beautiful.

Visit our Rooibos Tea section.

Product of the Month:  Tea Set

A silver box that swivels – filled with a timer and teas for your loved ones to treasure.  Available at Wystone’s Tea Restaurant.

Recipe of the Month:  Tea-Ramisu

A unique tea twist on the classic Italian dessert known for its layered sponge cake, coffee and liquer.  From the best-in-the-world gourmet cookbook – A Touch of Rooibos, which is available at Wystone’s World Teas and for which we were contributing cooking professionals.

½ cup of strong Rooibos…use either Caramel or Tiramisu Rooibos for extra flavor
½ cup Brandy (optional-  If you don’t use Brandy increase the amount of Rooibos)
3 tsp of honey
1 package of ladyfinger cookies about 6 ounces
3 large eggs, separated
2 ½ tbsp finely granulated sugar
9 ounces of mascarpone cheese
3 ½ tbsp crushed pralines or brittle

Serves 4 – 6

1.    Mix the Rooibos, brandy (or extra Rooibos) and honey together in a small shallow bowl.
2.    Dip both sides of the cookies into the liquid and arrange half of the cookies in the bottom of a shallow dish, covering the base.  Pour half of the leftover liquid over the cookies.
3.    Dream the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale.  Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture until smooth.
4.    Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
5.    Pour half of the mixture over the cookies in the dish.  Arrange the rest of the dipped cookies on top.  Pour the rest of the Rooibos and honey mixture over the cookies.
6.    Pour the remaining mascarpone cheese over the top.  Sprinkle the praline or brittle mixture on top.
7.    Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 – 6 hours to set.
8.    Enjoy!

Haven’t tried Rooibos?  Come have a cup on us in March.  For a sample cup of your choice of Rooibos, simply mention that you saw this recipe in our newsletter.

Wy’s Favorite Things: A Touch of Rooibos

Throughout March, we are pleased to give you 20% off the purchase of this unique cookbook, which features more than 100 fabulous recipes from some of South Africa’s leading chefs.

 

 

 

 

Asian Pacific Development Center

*The Asian Pacific Development Center is a community-based, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 1980 to serve the needs of a growing population of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA/PI) residents throughout Colorado.  The APDC’s purpose is to promote wellness and self sufficiency among immigrant and refugee families through culturally sensitive and linguistically proficient services.
*From www.APDC.org

Events and Entertainment

Music and Poetry
We have a full line-up of new musicians and poetry readers this month.  See our calendar of events for more information.

Denver Restaurant Week
Wystone’s Tea Restaurant is pleased to participate in Denver restaurant week, and we’ve created a special menu.  From February 26 through March 11, we’ll feature three courses, including tea from our global collection of premium loose leaf selections and dessert for jut $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one.  (Tax and gratuity not included).

Introducing:  Scrabble Night
Calling all Scrabble players!  Join us for Thursday Scrabble night at Wystone’s Tea Restaurant, beginning Thursday, March 10.  To sign up, contact Colleen or Raul at the cafe by calling 303.663.5775.

Happy March!

Order online using Coupon Code MarchDeal and receive FREE SHIPPING and a free surprise
gift!  To recieve free UPS Ground shipping, simply enter MarchDeal into the coupon code box AFTER you have selected UPS Ground shipping on the checkout page.

Offer Expires: March 31, 2011

What’s Your (Tea) Story?

Read on for a chance to have your tea story included in Wystone’s upcoming tea-table book, scheduled for publication in fourth quarter 2011.
Whether I’m visiting with guests at the tea bar or traveling to find the finest Oolong, it seems that everyone I meet has a tea story. The love of tea spans time and graces the pages of history like nothing else. And, in case you haven’t noticed, it’s a topic I’m a bit passionate about – passionate enough to publish our first tea-table book in late 2011 – and I’d love to include your tea story. Whether it’s a fond memory of a moment with a loved one, or a tale of epic proportions, Wystone’s wants to know how tea has touched your life. For a chance to be included in our tea-table book, just send your tea story to info@wystonestea.com and give us the all-clear to share. I look forward to hearing your story.

 

WYSTONE’S WORLD TEAS HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TO COLORADO RESIDENTS

Wystone’s World Teas recently announced the approval to begin selling stock of the Company exclusively to Colorado residents. Interested in learning more? We invite you to attend an initial investor presentation hosted at Wystone’s Tea Café in Belmar, CO. Click here for more information, or call (303) 663-5775.

 

Celebrate Wystone’s Anniversary and Save Money

COME CELEBRATE WYSTONE’S 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEK

Monday June 13, 2011        Monday BOBA Madness (FREE Boba)

Tuesday June 14, 2011        30% OFF all Loose Leaf Tea

Wednesday June 15, 2011        SPIN THE WHEEL- Coupons from Belmar Businesses                                                                                        and treats for lucky winners

Thursday June 16, 2011        Buy 3 ounces of Loose Leaf Tea and receive 1 ounce FREE

Friday June 17, 2011        30% OFF Breakfast