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Is It Worth Buying Organic Spices? | Starwest Botanicals

Is It Worth Buying Organic Spices? | Starwest Botanicals

From a sprinkle of cinnamon on your morning toast to a carefully-curated blend of flavors in your next pot of stew, the right spices can take any food from bland to bursting with flavor. But with so many to choose from, it can be hard to know which s...
The Secrets of Cinnamon | Starwest Botanicals

The Secrets of Cinnamon | Starwest Botanicals

Most people, when they think of cinnamon, they think of a taste, or a smell. And for good reason, few spices are used with such abundance. New information has been released, however, with regard to other, more interesting uses for this already so com...
How to Make Loose Leaf Tea: A Guide | Starwest Botanicals

How to Make Loose Leaf Tea: A Guide | Starwest Botanicals

There’s nothing better than settling down in your favorite cozy chair with a good book and a piping hot cup of tea. You breathe in the warm scent of your favorite brew, turn the page, and bask in the feeling of true relaxation.What’s more, your optio...
How to Make Lavender Lotion | Starwest Botanicals

How to Make Lavender Lotion | Starwest Botanicals

This is a rather simple recipe to make a nice soothing lavender lotion from scratch, which you can then store in a cool dry place or in the refrigerator for longer storage. It has a mild scent and is great for moisturizing your skin.INGREDIENTS:1/2 c...
10 Odd Uses for Tea | Starwest Botanicals

10 Odd Uses for Tea | Starwest Botanicals

We hope the tea drinkers out there will enjoy this list.Let us know if you like it!We all know you can drink tea, and I'm sure many of us know one or two other things a person can do with a tea bag, but take a look at this list of 10 things you might...