Gathered by the World, Shared in a Cup | Starwest Botanicals (Post)

    International Tea Day isn’t just a celebration of what’s in our mugs, it’s a quiet honoring of something far deeper. Because tea isn’t just grown around the world, it gathers ...

    The Quiet Craft Behind Good Tea (Post)

    National Hot Tea Day landed on January twelfth, but the conversation started long before that. Kai had been reviewing sourcing notes and pointed out how often tea origins get flattened into a single ...

    How to Use Fenugreek Powder | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    Fenugreek powder is made from the seeds of the fenugreek plant, a clover-like herb that grows in parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. Its scientific name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other names inc ...

    Herbs vs Spices: How Are They Different? | Starwest Botanicals (Post)

    Herbs vs. Spices: How Are They Different?Dried herbs and spices have quite a bit in common. They’re both sourced from plants, they were both instrumental in the establishment of global trade, and the ...

    Potential Benefits of Cumin | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    Why is cumin always used to cook beans and legumes?With its robust and savory flavor, cumin makes a great addition to all sorts of recipes.Beyond the immediate benefit to our taste buds, it may also ...

    3 Key Benefits of Elderberry | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    Elderberry is a popular herb that’s known for its various possible health benefits- especially for immune health.In this article, we’ll review the top scientifically-backed health benefits of elderbe ...

    Cloves Recipes and Remedies | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    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. Belo ...

    Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    One of the things I love about herbs is their uniqueness. Each plant has its own characteristics - the way it grows, the parts we use, the time of harvest, its colors, textures, and aromas. Each one ...

    More Reasons to Love Turmeric | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    For the past decade or more, turmeric has been celebrated in the world of natural wellness for its potential to support healthy inflammation levels. People are lining up in health food stores to ...

    Loose Leaf vs Tea Bags: What’s the Difference? | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    From a steaming mug of earl gray on a winter morning to a refreshing glass of sun tea in the summer, tea is always a welcome sight. It can warm and wake you, calm and cool you—indeed, there’s a tea f ...

    A Guide to Raspberry Leaf | Starwest Botanicals (Post)

    Long before starting my herbalism journey I was introduced to raspberry leaf. Every time I brew a cup of red raspberry leaf tea it brings me right back to the time when I was pregnant. This is o ...

    6 Beet Root Powder Recipes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    As you can see by the diversity of recipes below, beet root really is versatile! Not only is beet rich in vitamins and minerals, making it perfect to add to recipes for a little extra nutrient b ...