Chaney in the evening pot

I used to buy mixed tonic bags that tasted muddy. For three months I have simmered Chaney chips after work. The root is already cleaned, so I just measure and wait. The cup is earthy, not sweet, and I like that. Sometimes the chips take a little longer than I expect, but I keep coming back. I used to buy mixed tonic bags that tasted muddy. For three months I have simmered Chaney chips after work. The root is already cleaned, so I just measure and wait. The cup is earthy, not sweet, and I like... I used to buy mixed tonic bags that tasted muddy. For three months I have simmered Chaney chips after work. The root is already cleaned, so I just measure and wait. The cup is earthy, not sweet, and I like that. Sometimes the chips take a little longer than I expect, but I keep coming back. Read more

Pepper Elder for dinner

I grew up with peppery bush teas and missed that taste in grocery blends. I steep Pepper Elder most weeknights with rice on the stove. It is spicy and earthy, like jerk without the heat of a marinade. I have had the same pouch for weeks. Wish the leaves were a bit finer, but the flavor is right. I grew up with peppery bush teas and missed that taste in grocery blends. I steep Pepper Elder most weeknights with rice on the stove. It is spicy and earthy, like jerk without the heat of a marinade. I have... I grew up with peppery bush teas and missed that taste in grocery blends. I steep Pepper Elder most weeknights with rice on the stove. It is spicy and earthy, like jerk without the heat of a marinade. I have had the same pouch for weeks. Wish the leaves were a bit finer, but the flavor is right. Read more

Vervain before bed

I used to drink mint at night and it never felt like enough of a ritual. Blue Vervain has been my last cup for about two months. It mixes easily with other leaves and tastes pleasant, not harsh. I brew it warm, not boiling hard. Four stars only because I still fiddle with the amount. I used to drink mint at night and it never felt like enough of a ritual. Blue Vervain has been my last cup for about two months. It mixes easily with other leaves and tastes pleasant, not harsh. I brew... I used to drink mint at night and it never felt like enough of a ritual. Blue Vervain has been my last cup for about two months. It mixes easily with other leaves and tastes pleasant, not harsh. I brew it warm, not boiling hard. Four stars only because I still fiddle with the amount. Read more

Cordoncillo in the morning

I wanted a caffeine-free leaf I could brew before work instead of another coffee. Cordoncillo Negro has been in my jar for six weeks. It is bitter in a good, grounding way. I use two teaspoons in a small pot. The slow-dried leaves look like what my aunt used to hang, which sold me. I wanted a caffeine-free leaf I could brew before work instead of another coffee. Cordoncillo Negro has been in my jar for six weeks. It is bitter in a good, grounding way. I use two teaspoons in a small pot.... I wanted a caffeine-free leaf I could brew before work instead of another coffee. Cordoncillo Negro has been in my jar for six weeks. It is bitter in a good, grounding way. I use two teaspoons in a small pot. The slow-dried leaves look like what my aunt used to hang, which sold me. Read more

Capsules on busy days

I love tea but some mornings I leave before the kettle. Guinea Hen vegan capsules have been in my bag for a month. No extra ingredients, just the powdered plant. I still brew roots on Sundays. The capsules taste like nothing, which is the point. I would like a bigger bottle later. I love tea but some mornings I leave before the kettle. Guinea Hen vegan capsules have been in my bag for a month. No extra ingredients, just the powdered plant. I still brew roots on Sundays. The capsules taste like... I love tea but some mornings I leave before the kettle. Guinea Hen vegan capsules have been in my bag for a month. No extra ingredients, just the powdered plant. I still brew roots on Sundays. The capsules taste like nothing, which is the point. I would like a bigger bottle later. Read more