As we transition into 2020, we are looking back, giving thanks (for the good, the bad, the successes AND the failures), releasing the past and stepping into an exciting new decade full of tea, adventure, growth and connection!
Did you know that coriander seed comes from the famous cilantro herb? Did you also know that coriander is brain food? Spice up your life with this wonderful little seed and reap the long list of rewards.
Known as one of the most expensive spices in the world, what's not to love about cardamom? It offers not only scientifically proven physical health benefits but also potent energetic ones - and a sweet and minty taste to boot!
Black Gold. The King of Spices. Black Peppercorn has a both a history...and a taste...that live up to it's name. Boasting a list of healthful benefits, and even the ability to keep bugs away and your laundry bright, it's no wonder that the black...
Are you choosing between Firepot Loose Leaf Chai blends and Chai Concentrates? See our guide below to differentiate between the two and to learn how each is prepared.
The tiny clove packs a strong, pungent taste and scent...and boasts health benefits that are equally as bold. With an interesting history, cloves are a staple on the holiday food table in everything from meats to desserts.
Ginger is found in recipes for everything from breads and cookies, to teas and cocktails and even savory dishes likes curries and stews. And ginger is so more than just a spice with a tantalizing taste! In fact, ginger is now considered a super-food...
Cinnamon has long been a flavor and scent that embodies festivity. While cinnamon adds a spicy component to many holiday foods and beverages, it is also the main ingredient in chai. You’re probably familiar with cinnamon’s flavor profile, but how...
Combine the fragrant aroma of the warming spices with the astounding healing, energizing and comforting properties of this miraculous tea, and you will truly understand the reason for the loyalty to chai. The abundant, distinct spices used when...
Today, when I walk into our St. Louis chai microbrewery, the distinct smell of Firepot chai in the kettle floods me with 18 years of warm and vibrant memories. The process has not changed, though it has expanded quite a lot!
The history of Chai Tea is just as rich as the flavor profile of the exotic spices that tempt and tingle your taste buds. Dating back over 5,000 years, chai tea has a special and unique story.
The history between Zen and tea is ancient and deep in Japan, so it makes sense that teas there are grown and processed to provide health and wellness to body, mind and spirit.