A Herbal Journey

Growing up in the hills of St. Maarten in the Caribbean, garden life was my daily way of life. Morning and evening, I’d gather herbs from our family’s garden, surrounded by the fragrance of mint, sage, basil, rosemary, and lemongrass.  Herbal tea was a constant in our home—steeped daily for its delightful flavors and myriad of benefits to our health and vitality.  

My love for herbs led me to pass on these herbal traditions to my own children, teaching them to grow and steep herbs in the same garden my Mom taught me.  It also led to my first business, St Martin Garden Artists, where I designed, planted and maintained organic herb and vegetable gardens for schools, villas, and hotels across the island. My medicinal tea gardens were always a favorite, and through my clients I discovered new herbs from their own herbal cultures and traditions.

When I moved to the U.S. with my young family, I couldn’t grow all my favorite herbs year round in the seasonal climate. So I started sourcing herbs from organic farms around the world, discovering even more amazing herbs with unique flavors and benefits.

I knew that popular drinks sold in supermarkets were filled with unhealthy processed ingredients that have negative impacts on our health. In contrast, I knew herbal teas could nourish and protect us. So I brewed herbal teas in my kitchen, served them to my family and friends, and even filled upcylced water bottles with teas to send with my children to school. I created blends that tasted amazing and supported the daily needs we all face. Teas to boost immunity, improve focus, revive energy, and calm nerves.

Word spread, and soon, friends and neighbors starte asking for my teas. Demand grew beyond what I could make at home, so I set out to bring my blends to a wider audience. Today, I brew tea in volumes I never imagined, but my commitment to quality remains the same. I use the same organic herbs for my customers as I do for my family at home, carefully sourcing functional leaves and flowers from organic farms and brewing them to capture their functional benefits and vibrant flavors.

I make our teas for families like mine who prioritize health and wellness through a natural lifestyle. It’s an honor to offer you our herbal teas to elevate your life's journey.

Zahira, Founder & Chief Tea Officer