CACAO SHELLS + a history of chocolate & the health benefits HERE'S THE SCOOP: The Olmec, one of the earliest civilizations in Latin America, was the first to turn the cacao plant into chocolate. They made a drink with cornmeal, chilies, water, and chocolate during rituals and used it as medicine. Centuries later, the Mayans praised it as the drink of the gods. Cacao shells are full of protein, fiber, minerals, and bioactive compounds. They make up the outer barrier that protects the cacao pod, which is the product used to make chocolate! While cacao shells are not actually chocolate, they do have a bitter/toasted and decadent taste to them much like dark chocolate. HEALING PROPERTIES OF CACAO 🍫 🍫 🍫 Raw cacao...
PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD MUFFINS with turmeric, vanilla & honey This homemade muffin recipe is seriously delish. These muffins are easy to make in bulk and are loaded with protein! Serve to your house guests during the holidays as an easy breakfast option, or take them to your annual pot luck at work! This recipe takes a spin on a classic banana bread recipe as flavors of banana, pumpkin, and nutty goodness are complimented by our featured ingredients: Vietnamese Cinnamon, Mexican Vanilla, and Mesquite Honey. Check out this YUMMY & wholesome muffin recipe. ⬇ What you will need from us ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Vietnamese Cinnamon Mesquite Honey Mexican Vanilla Bean Extract INGREDIENTS 2 mashed medium overripe bananas 2 eggs 1/4 cup almond butter (unsweetened) 1/4 cup apple sauce...
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ️⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Dana's Favorites + Tips and Tricks This month we are shining the spotlight on the one and only, the matriarch of our family, Dana. If you know Dana you already aware of the HUGE heart she has and know that she is equally sassy and sweet. Dana is one of the leading founders of our little tea co and is the reason we all love loose leaf so much! After spearheading in the opening of our locations and spending lots of time in the store fronts serving customers, she has now has taken a step back and works on some of the behind the scenes projects in the business! Her work in candle making is what...
blood orange & bourbon with raw & unfiltered mesquite honey 🥃 🥃 🥃 This tea cocktail is bright with zesty orange, hibiscus and rose hips from Blood Orange Tea, and is decadent with woody/caramel flavors from Bourbon Brew. Blood Orange & Bourbon is a delicious mocktail as it doesn't actually contain any ✨ spirit ✨, but you can certainly amp this tea blend up with your favorite bourbon to create a perfect spin on an Old Fashioned! Sweeten the tea cocktail with our floral Mesquite Honey and garnish with an orange peel. Blood Orange & Bourbon Brew TASTING NOTES: tangy citrus · sweet with vanilla · butterscotch · oak The zingy citrus notes in the Blood Orange are jubilant and bold and compliment all the best parts...
As a small business with roots in our beloved state of New Mexico, we pride ourselves on making products with New Mexico true ingredients and love sharing the flavors, traditions and history of our rich and diverse culture. The holiday season in New Mexico is enchanting to say the least! Chile ristras hang at every doorway, luminarias line the roads and twinkle under the dark and vast skies as large gatherings of families pack themselves into a home to eat, laugh and celebrate the season. LOOSE LEAF TEA MADE WITH NEW MEXICO GROWN INGREDIENTS AND INSPIRED BY OUR HOME STATE: Mexican Hot Chocolate TASTING NOTES: decadent chocolate ∙ Hatch red chile ∙ hazelnut undertones This blend is decadent with chocolate and...
