When I first was learning how to steep a loose leaf tea, it was a big mystery to me. It turns out I'm not the only one who starts out wondering how in the world to use loose leaf tea without a tea bag. We receive many questions at Farmhouse Teas about how to steep loose-leaf tea, as here in Ameri...

In the days following the passing of Charlie Kirk, the internet filled with memories—not only of his words but of the small details that reminded many who followed him. Many of those people were you our readers. One memory that quickly spread was his go-to Starbucks order: a Mint Majesty Tea with tw...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, elderberries grow wild along roadsides and riverbanks. Most people pass them by, never realizing there’s a powerful, immune-supporting plant right there waiting to be foraged. Each season, I face the same choice: do I snip the creamy, fragrant flowers or wait for the d...

Ice cream floats are the quintessential American summertime treat, perfect for anyone looking to cool down or satisfy their sweet tooth. Here on the farm, everyone loves ice cream, and what better way than to make memories with ice cream floats as a family, from trying out new flavor combinations to...

Italian soda has had a special place in my heart since I was a teen! I worked at a pizza restaurant in high school and ran the espresso bar. When customers came in, I would make Italian sodas for them. 

As much as I loved making these sodas — and of course, drinking them too — a typical Italian ...

Boba, also known as ‘bubble tea,’ is a really popular, trendy drink. And while boba sure is delicious, it also has a bunch of sugar, corn syrup, and junk hidden inside of it. Did you know you can easily make your own boba at home? It’s not only more affordable when you do, but it also means you get ...

 I've never been able to drink alcohol — not even a glass of wine. Having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease paired with a compromised digestive system makes alcohol one of the hardest things for me to handle. Only a sip or two will have me sleeping in short order and will leave my digestive system f...

Summer is definitely a time for ice-cold drinks. I grew up drinking Lipton’s sun tea all summer long! Nowadays, I still love a good sun tea but made with higher quality loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags. There are so many wonderful cold drink options for summertime, including Starbucks teas and cof...

The liver is such an super important system for all of us! It’s responsible for detoxification and cleaning out all the gunk that goes through our body — I like to think of it as being similar to a car filter. And, a car filter needs changing sometimes so that it works normally and does everythin...

Roses are not only beautiful, but also useful in so many ways. Today, I will share a few recipes using rose petals, along with some new ideas for bringing the garden into your home.

Roses are among my favorite flowers to grow in the garden, especially the kind that smells like raspberries! I pre...

While new herbs interest me (and I love to study them) I don’t particularly care for rare ones that are hard to get. I love using herbs that are easily accessible — even better if they grow in my own garden. Licorice root, star anise, turmeric, and chamomile are just a few! Growing herbal medicine i...

Saffron, often referred to as “red gold,” is one of the world’s most expensive spices! It has been treasured for centuries for its unique flavor, bright color, and impressive health benefits. But, if you’ve never used it before, you’re probably wondering how to use saffron in the first place!

Th...