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​Cinnamon Tea: 9 Ways | Starwest Botanicals(Post)
If you are someone who loves cinnamon for its amazing flavor and cozy aroma, and will be happy to know that in addition to its delicious taste and smell, cinnamon is actually good for you! It offers ...
Simple Herbs, Unbelievably Good Food(Post)We kicked off the 10 Herbs Challenge last week, and it started out like any other filming day at Starwest. A few easy recipes, some quick photos, a video for socials… but you know how it goes ...
Benefits of Elderberry | Starwest Botanicals(Post)While the general public may know Elder as an herb that may help to support the immune system, Herbalists know that this plant is much more complex than that. Both the flowers and the berries are use ...
Curry Spices, Indian Spices and Thai Spices for Delicious Dishes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Curries are traditionally spicy vegetable dishes found in many regions in Asia and India, although some dishes may also include tofu or meats. The word "curry" can also refer to a sauce that is used ...
Savory Grilling Spices for Spring and Summer | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Exploration and Adventure Through SpicesAccording to Perfumer & Flavorist, consumer hunger for exciting flavors will continue, “as 47% of consumers expect to continue buying interesting new o ...
3 Easy Everyday Uses for Turmeric | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Did you know that adding spices to your food may help prevent indigestion while aiding absorption of nutrients?The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda tells us that one of the simplest ways to enhance the dig ...
How to Store Loose Leaf Tea: The Complete Guide | Starwest Botanicals(Post)As the night winds down, you put on your coziest socks, light your sweetest candles, fill up your kettle, and place it on the stove to boil. When you open your cabinet, an aromatic wave greets you as ...
How to Make Loose Leaf Tea: A Guide | Starwest Botanicals(Post)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 ...
How to Make Chinese Five Spice | Starwest Botanicals(Post)In the philosophy of Tao, the concept of balance between yin and yang – the former representing the feminine as well as dark, cold and wet, and the latter being the manifestation of the masculine, li ...
Starwest Sourcing Stories: Ceylon Cinnamon | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Cinnamon is one spice that we hardly think twice about including in our pantry. It is a must have; a trusty standby; the go to spice when the holidays come around. But did you know there are two type ...
Starwest Sourcing Stories: Turmeric | Starwest Botanicals(Post)While it may seem like turmeric has suddenly become all the rage in wellness communities here in the U.S., the use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in this part of I ...
Sourcing Story: Sri Lanka | Starwest Botanicals (Post)Some spices you reach for without a second thought, a pinch of c ...