Over 18% of Americans suffer from some form of anxiety each year, and while many seek peace of mind in pharmaceutical solutions, some are taking a more natural approach with kava – a mildly narcotic drink that’s being served up in bars and cafés as an alternative way to blow off steam.

As the wellness movement has spread across food and drink, the variety of teas at supermarkets has dramatically expanded, encompassing exotic blends with beautiful packaging and grand health promises. A growing number of women are buying into these brews, but is there any truth to their claims?

Nestled in the heart of the Lebanese capital of Beirut is a place in which tea is elevated from an everyday beverage to an artisanal indulgence. Aside from offering a selection of rare and exotic blends, how is the Blue House Tea Salon catering to the refined tastes of luxury consumers?

Increased awareness of the links between gut health and overall wellbeing have seen a surge in sales of pre- and probiotic foods, including fermented products, such as kombucha. With kombucha now commonplace the USA, how is it positioning itself as a must-drink in the UK?