SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT 🌿 Caitlin's Favorites 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Caitlin, one of our store managers who oversees the day to day operations at both of our Cloudcroft and Ruidoso locations. Caitlin loves getting to interact with customers who come in to the shop and enjoys building connections with people through tea-education and tea tasting at the counter. Caitlin's calm and positive demeanor adds a little magic to the tea shop experience! Read more on Caitlin's favorite teas and spices, as well as her tips and tricks on how to make her perfect cup of tea. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Caitlin's Favorite Tea Blend: Blueberry Wild Strawberry is Caitlin's go-to tea because it is fruity, sweet and a perfect...
R∙O∙O∙I∙B∙O∙S naturally sweet ∙ vanilla ∙ subtle nuttiness The South African Bush Tea: Rooibos tea (pronounced ROY-BOSS) is only grown in Cederburg, a small mountainous area in the region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. This sweet, nutty, and caffeine free brew gives you a delicious dose of antioxidants and acts as your body's own natural detoxifier. DID YOU KNOW? Some rooibos is green and some is red! HERE'S WHY: Green and red rooibos come from the same plant, but the difference is the curing process. Immediately after harvest, green rooibos is lightly steamed to halt oxidation, retaining the green color in the leaves, whereas red rooibos is oxidized. For centuries, South Africans have used this herb for medicinal purposes....
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 🌸🌸🌸 the best life lessons our moms ever taught us mom (noun): The one who loves you unconditionally from your first heartbeat to her last breath. The one who knows how to make you feel better when you are having a bad day. The one who will always be on your side. The one you can't live without. (See also: 'hero', 'superwoman', 'badass female') 🌸 What Our Moms Taught Us 🌸 💐 “No dejes que se te cierre el mundo.” My mom has always told me this. It translates to “Don’t let the world shut on you.” It means you always have options and you should never feel stuck. I’m super grateful to have learned so much...
Celebrating 3 Years In Durango, Colorado 🌿 get the scoop on our story, customer favorites, and more inside 🌿 🌲🌲🌲 TEA TIME IN THE PINES This Sunday marks a special occasion for our little tea company - it's our 3 year anniversary of sipping tea up in the pines in Durango, Colorado. This location was the first one established outside of New Mexico, and it's become a true gem to us and the locals. This vibrant and playful town welcomed us with open arms, and our passion for celebrating a healthy life full of flavor matched the quirky and happy mountain town perfectly. Today our team in Durango is composed of some of the most friendly, loving, and excited people who are...
prickly pear jelly tangy prickly pear • fresh lemon • sweet apple Made with less sugar and more nature! Prickly Pear is the fruit of the Nopal Cactus. It is neon pink in color and has a slightly tangy and melon-like flavor. Try with breakfast, charcuterie, or in a cocktail for a Southwest inspired treat. These sparkling pink beauties are gems of the desert and we love their unique flavor and characteristics! Did You Know? Indigenous people were the first to use the Prickly Pear Cactus as food, as medicine and even for fashion. There are records of the large spines being used as needles and the juice from the ripe fruit became a deep, colorful dye for textiles. Prickly Pear Jelly TASTING NOTES...
