Michelle's Tea Notes

Loose Leaf vs. Sachets vs. Tea Bags (and How to Brew Them)
Loose Leaf vs. Sachets vs. Tea Bags (and How to Brew Them)
Not all tea bags are created equal (paper, nylon, corn fiber?) — and what's inside yours changes how you should brew your tea.  Here's what's actually in a tea bag,... Read more...
The Ritual Of Family Time
The Ritual Of Family Time
After an outing (or any shared experience) we sit down as a family and talk about what we enjoyed about our time together. We do this over a cup of... Read more...
Gut Health 101: Simple Habits (and a Cup of Tea) That Help
Gut Health 101: Simple Habits (and a Cup of Tea) That Help
A few simple everyday habits that support digestion, and where a warm cup of tea fits in. Read more...
Building a Legacy for My Children
Building a Legacy for My Children
What does it mean to build a legacy as a mother? For me, it means more than building a successful business. It means showing my children what it looks like... Read more...
Back to School means Back to Immune Support
Back to School means Back to Immune Support
Three kids means three sets of hands on three sets of doorknobs, water fountains, and each other's markers — and by week two, someone always comes home with "just a... Read more...
woman whisking matcha
Building a Morning Ritual That Actually Sticks
A routine is just a list of things you do. A ritual is a routine you actually look forward to — and that's the difference that makes it stick. If... Read more...
Adaptogens 101: What They Are and How to Use Them
Adaptogens 101: What They Are and How to Use Them
Ashwagandha, licorice root, valerian root — what adaptogens actually do, how they work, and how I use them in my own stress routine. Read more...
Meet the Family Behind Our Blends
Meet the Family Behind Our Blends
Get to know the family behind every hand-blended cup — from a Dominican grandmother's kitchen to the Dallas Farmers Market. Read more...
Tea vs. Tisanes: What's Actually the Difference?
Tea vs. Tisanes: What's Actually the Difference?
Not everything you steep is technically "tea." Here's what separates true tea from tisanes — and why it matters for what ends up in your cup. Read more...
A glass of iced tea over ice on a hot summer day
How to Make Iced Tea the Right Way (Two Methods, Cup or Gallon)
Pouring hot tea over ice ruins it. Here are the two methods I actually use to get a perfectly brewed glass of iced tea every time — no bitterness, no... Read more...
Sweet and Sour Tottie
Sweet and Sour Tottie
A delicious and refreshing cocktail for any occasion.  This healthful twist on a Manhattan is delicious and will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the evening.  ... Read more...