S ∙ A ∙ F ∙ F ∙ L ∙ O ∙ W ∙ E ∙ R the heart healthy flower ⚘⚘⚘ Safflower is an herbaceous little crop that thrives in hot dry climates, and it is believed to have been domesticated somewhere in the Fertile Crescent, also called the "cradle of civilization," about 4,000 years ago. The Fertile Crescent is found in the Middle East in a region where the soil is rich and the water is abundant. The region's natural riches led to an exchange of culture and ideas and soon enough, Safflower made its way through the world. READ MORE ON THE HEART HEALTHY PROPERTIES OF SAFFLOWER ⬇ ☀️ Safflower, commonly mistaken for saffron, has a rich...
Happy Morning. Happy You. Put some intention into your morning routine! As we are transitioning out of the playfulness of summertime and into the productive nature of the fall season, we are building and establishing routines to keep us focused, energized and organized. When you build routines into your life, you unleash the magical power of focus and intentionality-the two things that help us reach our full potential! Here are 4 things you can do starting tomorrow! ⬇ 1: BE CONSISTENT. Step number one is to wake up at the same time each day, which will be easier if you go to sleep at the same time each night. Quality sleep is the first stepping stone to improving your productivity,...
Making Iced Tea For The Week: why this pitcher is our favorite way to make iced tea 🧊 ICE, ICE BABY 🧊 Whether you are sending the kids back to school soon, or are noticing your schedule becoming busier, you might think about preparing big batches of iced tea to enjoy during the week. If you've ever been to one of our storefronts, you might have tried iced tea from one of our favorite iced tea pitchers. Every morning we make pitchers of iced tea for sampling, but we use this same pitcher at home to prep tea for our families! Here is why we love it. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Flash Chill Iced Tea Maker These BPA free tea makers can be...
Celebrating Our First Trip Around The Sun in Flagstaff, Arizona 🌲 🌞 🌲 Get the scoop on our story, customer favorites, and more about this tiny tea shop! WHERE THE PINES MEET THE DESERT Flagstaff is surrounded by mountains, desert, and ponderosa pines, making it a quirky, friendly, and adventurous place! The small city is one of Arizona's truest gems. A ski resort, national monuments, Native American pueblo sites ,and cliff dwellings are just a few things that give Flagstaff so much personality. The downtown area where our little tea shop is located attracts visitors from all over the world, and the locals as well! This weekend we are celebrating our first year anniversary of this location being open. We are so...
GREEN CHILE FUEGO CIDER an immune system boosting folk remedy The cultivation of chile in New Mexico began around 1600, so it's no surprise that green chile is a huge part of New Mexican culture. One variety of chile adapted particularly well in the hot and arid climate of New Mexico. This very chile has become one of our favorite ingredients and a staple in the New Mexican diet - green chile! These chiles have adapted so well to their environment that the same plots of land used hundreds of years ago are still used for the same purpose, and still produce that mouth-watering fruit (yes it's a fruit)! Did you know green chile is incredibly good for you? Some...
