SELF CARE SATURDAY 🌿 unwind after the week with this friend-date idea 🌿 The weekend is here! Time to incorporate some self care this Saturday. Self care is so important and can influence so many other things about your life. Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others-and we are all about having good energy, good auras and good skincare. Unwind with a friend this weekend with at-home spa day brought to you by us. ⬇ STEP ONE: THE STEAM This fragrant & therapeutic blend of flowers and oils makes your skin feel like new! By adding a handful of the mixture to hot water, the resulting steam will...
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT 🌿 Bret's Favorites + Tips and Tricks 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Bret, the leader of the Durango tea slingers! While he oversees the day to day operations of the store, his true passion is tea itself. Whether that is working on new blends that he can enjoy or recommend to others, he's lovin' every second. Bret jokes that when anyone that gives him a chance to start talking about tea, they will be in the store for much longer than they anticipated! He loves sharing tea's history, exploring the health benefits of various infusions, and finding clever ways to describe the flavors and aromas of his favorite brews. Bret's passion and upbeat...
Coconut Limoncello 🥥🍋🥥 zesty ∙ tropical ∙ refreshing IN A NUTSHELL: This coconut and citrus blend is inspired by Italy in the summertime, where a meal would be concluded with a refreshing glass of limoncello! It is rich in antioxidants, protects against premature aging, and is beneficial for weight management. ☀️ PRO TIP ☀️️ Add your favorite limoncello to this blend for a refreshing tea digestif this season! Coconut Limoncello INGREDIENTS: white peony tea, shredded coconut, blue cornflowers, marigold flowers, lemon balm, lemon myrtle, and natural flavors 🍋 BREW TIPS: This blend is best served iced with a spoonful of honey! Add 1 - 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 3 - 5 minutes. 🌿 THE HEALTH BENEFITS 🌿...
🌿 LEMON BALM 🌿 Boosts cognitive function. Reduces anxiety. Eases insomnia. The little herb that hung in the stars. This delicate lemon flavored herb has been used to calm the body and mind dating back to ancient times. Native to the Mediterranean, lemon balm is a lemon scented and flavored herb that belongs to the mint family. The use of lemon balm dates back thousands of years to the times of ancient Romans and Greeks. The relationship between astrology and herbalism was highly regarded in ancient medicine practices. According to a historical botanist and astrologer, lemon balm is ruled by the planet Jupiter, and has an association with the element of water, which impacts emotions. The herb has been referred...
🧋 B O B A T E A 🧋 With Salt Cedar Honey Boba tea, also known as pearl milk tea or bubble milk tea, is a tea-based drink that originates from Taiwan. It most commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls. This milky-tea drink has gained popularity in recent years, and there's a reason for it! It is completely one of a kind, tastes creamy and slightly sweet, and gives you a boost of caffeine. This boba recipe is balanced with deep, smooth black tea and our Salt Cedar Honey, giving your milk tea a touch of hickory and citrus undertones. INGREDIENTS: BOBA (TAPIOCA) PEARLS ⅓ cup water, plus more as needed ¼ cup brown sugar ¾ cup tapioca...
