~ Excerpt from a blues song Herbman by Olu Dara (Neighborhoods, 2001) reflects the natural, healing properties of herbs. ~Transcribed by me so there may be errors.~ LISTEN HERE: Herbman As far back as the Egyptians, humans have been using gifts from the earth for healing purposes. The Papyrus Ebers, an ancient text written approximately [...]

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about the gym he goes to for personal training – The Sweatshop. It sounded very interesting and he mentioned they were about to add a new class to their schedule – an aerial yoga class. I had heard of aerial yoga before and always wanted [...]

Last month I decided to try a juice cleanse through The Standard Spa located here on Miami Beach. I have never done a juice fast before but I felt off balance so I figured it was time to get back into fighting shape. Rejuvenate and restore. The only detox programs I have ever followed were [...]

Today’s post has nothing to do with tea but being that it is National Gumbo Day I figured I would share my very rich, delectable recipe for Chicken and Andouille Gumbo. I spent 4 glorious years living in New Orleans where I learned some great Creole/Cajun recipes and cooking techniques. I also learned that drinking [...]

Waiting for the bus on a rainy day in Hangzhou, China I wrote this post a year ago today but it is quite apropos for today’s post. I am in Ridgewood, New Jersey to do a tasting at The Cheese Shop at Super Cellars tomorrow and it is a gloomy, rainy day!  We don’t have [...]

July 2011 – As Admari moves into our new phase of expansion, I have experienced mixed emotions. On one hand, I am so excited to be spreading the way of tea through our blends in a more accessible and efficient form. On the other, we are evolving out of our beginnings as specialty tea merchants. [...]