Emperor Shennong and the History of Tea
by Susan Allen - Owner and Herbalist at The Hawthorn Tree The history of tea is steeped in legend and lore, with one of the most prominent figures being Emperor Shennong, a mythical ruler of [...]
Oh Honey!
by Susan Allen - Owner and herbalist at The Hawthorn Tree If you've ever wondered why our drinks taste so good, it's probably the honey; 32,000 ounces to be exact. But before you go for [...]
What a Strange Trip it’s Been
by Susan Allen, Herbalist and Founder of The Hawthorn Tree Twenty-two years ago in August of 2002, I carefully placed the last tulip bulb in the courtyard at CRMC in Cheyenne, Wyoming. My excitement was [...]
Go Easy On Yourself…Showing Up is Enough – By Betsy Collar
It’s 2022! Hooray! As I start to jump on the New Years’ resolution train, I cannot help wondering about all the conditioning that takes place during this time of year. Every January it is as [...]
Why Do I need a Meditation Practice – By Betsy Collar
Meditation? Why do I need a meditation practice, you ask? Is it not enough that I have to exercise, eat right and get 8 hours of sleep nightly to be considered generally healthy? It is [...]
Jasmine Green Tea: A world favorite – By Ally Moore
Jasmine Green Tea is perhaps one of the most well-known scents in the tea world, and for good reason. The taste is reminiscent of a Spring day; fragrant and floral with a sweet perfume that [...]
Agrimony Materia Medica – by Laura Cascardi
Latin name: Agrimonia eupatoria Family: Rosaceae Common Name/s: Agrimony, church steeples Primary plant part used: Leaves and stems, All aerial parts Energetics: Cooling and Drying; Slightly bitter and a touch sweet with a sprinkle of [...]
A 70’s Throwback Favorite Tea
Remember in the 70s when mama would create a cup of “Russian Tea” with Tang and other goodies mixed in? Well the Hawthorn Tree has our very own version of Mama’s Russian Tea without all [...]
White Peach Tea/Shu Mee
Our house White Peach Flavored Organic Tea is blended using Shu Mee White Tea as its base. Shu Mee or Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow or Long Noble Life Eyebrow) comes from the god of longevity [...]
