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Hot citrus and spice tea is poured through a strainer into a glass mug beside a saucepan on a rustic wooden table.

Warming Drinkable Simmer Pots for Cold and Flu Season

Discover warming drinkable simmer pots made with citrus, herbs and spices for a comforting seasonal drink during colder months.

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

What Is a Bouquet Garni? How to Use This Classic Herb Bundle

If you enjoy making homemade soups, stocks or slow-cooked meals, you've probably come across the term bouquet garni. This classic bundle of fresh herbs has been a staple of French cooking for centuries, adding subtle depth and aroma to a wide range of dishes. Although a bouquet garni serves a similar purpose to a herb sachet, the two aren't exactly the same. If you're new to herb sachets, start by reading our guide to What Is a Herb Sachet? to discover how they work and when

Astrid van Essen

4 min read

a woman sipping a small ginger shot. Cool morning light falls through a nearby window, creating gentle highlights on her face. She holds a clear glass shot with bright yellow ginger juice.

7 Herbal & Spice-Infused Winter Drinks to Boost Immunity and Wellness

Discover seven easy herbal and spice-infused winter drinks that naturally support immunity and wellness. Simple recipes using everyday botanicals.

Astrid van Essen

4 min read

A minimalist close-up of a finished spice-infused mocktail served in a clear glass on a white marble kitchen worktop. The drink is golden-orange in colour with visible slice of lemon, cinnamon stick and fresh ginger floating gently.

Spice-Infused Mocktails with Health Benefits: 3 Refreshing Recipes to Try

Discover 3 spice-infused mocktail recipes that taste amazing and offer natural health benefits. Featuring turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and clove blends.

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

a fall display with a large and a smaller pumpkin and a piece of bark with hawthorn berries and leaves as well a small concrete decorative pumpkin

Foraging Hawthorn Berries: A Guide to Identification and Use

Learn how to forage hawthorn berries safely. Identify ripe haws, discover their folklore, and make simple recipes like syrup, tea, and simmer pots.

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

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The Benefits of Hawthorn: A Heart-Strengthening Herb with Ancient Roots

Discover the health benefits of hawthorn, a traditional “heart herb.” Learn how it supports circulation, reduces stress, and how to use it safely at home.

Astrid van Essen

4 min read

Cherry Blossom Sour Bright, floral and slightly tangy, with hibiscus petals, dried sour cherries and a tiny bit of dried chamomile plus a little lemon zest.

DIY Cocktail-Inspired Herbal Teas: Part 2

Discover more Cocktail-Inspired Herbal Teas in Part 2! Enjoy 5 new botanical blends, perfect for garden parties or a relaxing tea moment.

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

A luxurious, softly lit bath scene inspired by Cleopatra. A white freestanding bathtub is filled with creamy, milky water and scattered rose petals. A wooden or ceramic stool beside the bath holds a carafe of oat milk, a small honey jar with a dipper, a bowl of dried petals, and an amber essential oil bottle.

Cleopatra’s Milk & Honey Bath: A Glowing Skin Ritual That Still Works

Recreate Cleopatra’s iconic milk & honey bath at home for radiant, nourished skin using natural, skin-loving ingredients.

Astrid van Essen

2 min read

a wooden tray with tea glass with nettle tea, with a sprig of fresh nettle next to the glass, bed in the bedground, soft focus, morning light

Herbal Tea Stories: Nettle Tea Benefits: Energy, Skin & Strength

Discover the powerful Nettle Tea Benefits for energy, skin, and strength. Learn how nettle tea supports vitality and enhances well-being today!

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

Five glass teacups on a marble kitchen top are filled with different colourful herbal teas, each inspired by cocktails. Dried herbs, citrus slices, berries, and botanicals are scattered naturally around the cups.

DIY Cocktail-Inspired Herbal Teas Part 1

Discover the vibrant world of Cocktail-Inspired Herbal Teas. Learn to craft delicious, alcohol-free blends that bring cocktail vibes to your tea time.

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

Herbal Tea Series: Sage Tea Benefits. A Grounding Brew

Discover Sage Tea Benefits for a grounding brew that supports hormonal balance, boosts memory, and soothes sore throats. Explore Sage Tea Benefits now!

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

dried chamomile flowers in a cup and fresh chamomile flowers next to a teapot, light bright modern kitchen

Herbal Tea Series: Chamomile Tea Benefits: A Brew for Calm and Sleep

Discover Chamomile Tea Benefits for relaxation and sleep. Explore how this soothing brew can enhance your evenings with its calming effects.

Astrid van Essen

3 min read

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