The Starwest Blog

If you primarily associate clove with pumpkin spiced lattes, I’m thrilled to report that there is a whole world of untapped recipes and remedies that feature clove in subtle and surprising ways. Below are several easy ways to bring more clove into yo...

Lavender Tea UsesLavender tea is good for promoting a sense of calm, which can be an amazing way to wind down from a busy day or a perfect treat to soothe the system in the summer heat. Adding a splash of lavender tea to your favorite summer cocktai...

Hibiscus, also called japa in Sanskrit, is astringent and sweet in taste with a cooling action. Through the lens of Ayurveda, it is said to decreases pitta (fire) and kapha (earth and water) in the body, and may increase vata (air and space) when...

If you're looking to elevate your tea-drinking experience, consider the delightful flavor and healthful benefits of cinnamon tea. Beyond its enticing fragrance and spicy-sweet flavor, cinnamon tea boasts a myriad of potential health benefits, making...

Cardamom, also called ela in Sanskrit, has been a staple spice in the Ayurvedic paradigm for thousands of years. Ayurveda is the ancient healing science of India with more than 5,000 years of case studies proving its efficacy. According to this syste...