From the Ashes

Happy Solstice! This season can be challenging for so many and so many reasons. I am no exception. This has been a particularly tough few months for me, physically and emotionally. With that in mind, this tea. Linden, hawthorn, marshmallow leaf, passion flower, and St John’s wort. Support for the heart, liver, nerves. Help to stop my mind from racing so that I can actually sleep. Just general feeling of calm and safety. This is what I need tonight and more often.

Take some steps on my healing journey. I set this intention quite a while ago, but have gotten sidetracked along the way. I am holding on to the magic of yesterday’s equinox and taking steps to get back on track. It started this morning with yoga and now I am cooking dinner for myself and setting up some tea. Linden, sage, and fennel for tonight. A long infusion of nettle, dandelion, goldenrod, red clover, schizandra, licorice, and St. John’s wort for tomorrow. Time to give my liver and kidneys some much needed love.

I am working on a slight pivot for the apothecary, so stay tuned for details.

Today’s tea: all things red and linden. Hibiscus, rose hips, goji berries, hawthorn berries, schizandra, St John’s wort, and linden.

After a few delays, it’s finally here!! Meet Amata, a bitter herbal liqueur. Chamomile, citrus, and eastern white pine come together with beautiful local honey to create a nuanced, not too sweet, not too bitter sipping experience.

We’ve got a small run for this week. Only 10 bottles to sell @ $25 for 375mL. NYC Local pick-up and delivery only. DM me for details.

The website is still in the works, but I can make a blend for you. Having trouble sleeping? Tummy troubles? A little stressed out? 😉 Just want some fancy tea? Feel free to reach out. DM, email, text. I’ll respond when I can and we’ll find a blend of herby friends for you.

The fundraiser is still going via the link or Venmo.

And I’m starting my very first herbal conference this week! Excited to learn some things to help my business grow.

The plastic bags pictured in reusing from one of my suppliers, reduce, reuse, recycle.

Starting a new, much bigger, batch of the amaro. Have a few more pieces to get started and acquire. Stay tuned.

I’m gonna start sharing my herbal journey with you all starting with my herb of the week. I want to dig deep and get to know the plants I will be working with to bring the best herby products to you all.

This week I’m starting with cinnamon. I made a strong decoction of cinnamon on its own. I’ll be taking notes as I sip and pass them and other tid bits about the herb along to you as the week goes on. Stay tuned!

This herb of the week is inspired by my embarking on the Materia Medica course If you don’t know my dear friends, Katja and Ryn, and you want to start on herby journey of your own, totally check them out!

I’m also still accepting donations to get the apothecary up and running. Check out the link in the bio for the go fund me. Direct donations via Venmo or Zelle are also appreciated.

Product testing! I’ve always had a hard time finding the perfect skin care, so I decided to start making it. Toner phase 1! Witch hazel infused with a blend of healing and soothing herbs and rose water. It’s smells nice and my skin seems to like it too!

Today’s tea is all about red, so what better to drink it from than my mug. Hawthorn berry, goji berry, schisandra, and hibiscus with a few other friends as well. Gonna sip on this and finally watch