Original Beans Chocolate

Mission Statement: “Speak what’s true. Eat what’s pure. Preserve what’s rare.” “Since 2008 we venture into remote rainforests to source the world’s rarest cacao beans and transform the cultures of…

Drink Up!!! Seaweed Tea Benefits and Risks

Seaweed tea has an extremely potent vitamin and mineral content which can treat indigestion, respiratory problems, ulcers, and even fight viruses. Since seaweed contains the omega-3 fatty acids…

To’ak Chocolate: Ecuadorian Luxury Chocolate

Matcha Lattes; a Westernized Trend made from a Traditional Drink

What is Matcha? Matcha comes from green tea leaves that have been turned into a fine powder. The leaves are grown in the shade which causes the plant…

Pairing Lab #3 Rooibos Tea with Potomac 68% and Gnocchi

History of Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis) Rooibos is native to the mountains of Cederberg in South Africa. The meaning of rooibos is ‘red bush’ in Afrikaans. Many have…

Infused: Adventures in Tea by Henrietta Lowell

The foodoir, Infused: Adventures in Tea, the author, Henrietta Lowell, tells an exploratory tale of traveling the world in search of the secrets to an amazing cup of…

Pairing Lab #2 Herbal Oregano Tea, Mediterranean Chicken, and Pomegranate Seed Greek Yogurt Parfait

Origins of Greek Oregano Tea In ancient Greece, Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.E), the father of medicine, used herbs from the Greek countryside as the basis of primordial medical science. These…

Pairing Lab #1: Nepali Pearls, Udon, and Turmeric White Chocolate

For my first pairing lab, I decided to pair a Japanese noodle dish, with a Nepalese green tea and Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and Indian inspired chocolates. I wanted…