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Caffeine Content

No caffeine in this tea – because sometimes you just need a cup that won’t turn you into the Energizer Bunny!

Tasting Notes

A pleasing sunset cup, reflective of the hero, Rooibos, and its caffeine-free protective capacities. Its natural pine sap and caramel notes fold brilliantly with natural zesty orange—as honest as the day is long!

Health Benefit

Overall Health

Rooibos, Orange Peel and Chicory combine to create a healthful blend beneficial for women, 2 Spirit and men: Rooibos is rich in antioxidants that support overall health and reduce inflammation, Orange Peel provides vitamin C to boost the immune system and promote healthy skin, Chicory aids in digestion and supports liver health, making healthy choices enjoyable for everyone.

Ingredients

Organic Ingredients: Rooibos, Orange Peel, Chicory, Flavour

Inspiration

Honesty / Gwekwaadziwin

The Seven Grandfather Teachings are timeless principles that guide the Anishinaabe on how to live a good life. These teachings have been passed down through generations and guide our interactions with the world and each other. To live a good life, we must apply all of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, and Wisdom. These interconnected principles help us lead a balanced and harmonious life.

Honesty, an integral value within the Seven Grandfather Teachings, represents more than mere truth-telling. It is a principle deeply rooted in respect for oneself and others and the interconnectedness of all life. Honesty involves embodying transparency and integrity in both words and actions, fostering trust within communities and relationships.

At its core, honesty encourages individuals to be genuine and authentic. It promotes self-awareness and the acknowledgment of one's strengths and weaknesses. Through honest introspection, individuals can grow and learn, nurturing a deeper connection with their essence and fostering empathy toward others' journeys.

Honesty also plays a vital role in conflict resolution. When differences arise, the truthful expression of feelings and perspectives opens the door for understanding and reconciliation. This approach aligns with the Anishinaabe practice of maintaining harmony within oneself, the community, and the environment.

Moreover, honesty extends beyond individual interactions to encompass one's relationship with the natural world. Recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings, honest individuals treat the Earth with the same respect as their fellow humans; this echoes the ancestral wisdom of nurturing a balanced and sustainable relationship with the environment.

Description

Citrus Sunset Rooibos

Introducing our Honesty (Gwekwaadziwin) Tea, a symphony of flavours that capture the essence of honesty grounded in truth—a life-affirming aspect of nature and balance core to the values of the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

The harmonious combination of rooibos, orange peel, chicory, and natural flavour forms a delicate yet earthy flavour profile that not only awakens the senses but also provides soothing properties for promoting good health and reducing inflammation.

In alignment with the principle of honesty found in the Seven Grandfather Teachings, our Honesty Tea embodies the foundational values of nurturing mutual relationships rooted in fairness, and it pays tribute to the autonomy and agency of individuals while respecting the stories and ethics that are distinctive to people and their environments.

Profoundly valuing the importance of honesty within oneself and in interactions with others, a characteristic inherent in the intricate life systems of Mother Earth, this virtue continues to be profoundly esteemed and an integral component of crafting meaningful and enriching stories among people from all walks of life.

Artist

Melissa Brant

Melissa Brant stands tall and proud as an Indigenous woman, holding multifaceted roles: a mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Beyond these intimate roles, Melissa's identity blossoms vibrantly as a multidisciplinary artist specializing in face and body painting.

To Melissa, art is not just a medium of expression; it's a beacon, illuminating the richness of culture. It plays a pivotal role in weaving together generations, offering a platform to share knowledge, inspire the youth, and connect with the wisdom of elders. It becomes a silent yet powerful communicator, voicing sentiments when words fall short. She celebrates healing, understanding, acceptance, purpose, and illumination through her art.

Every brushstroke echoes her gratitude to those who paved the path before her, those walking beside her, and those who will trail-blaze in the future. Melissa's exceptional talent emerges most brilliantly when she merges illusion with body art, ushering her work into a realm of innovation and vision.

Over the past decade, her artistry has traversed a broad spectrum - from abstract creations and lifelike portraits to expansive murals and enchanting masquerades. Whether working on canvas, glass, or human skin, Melissa's touch metamorphoses the ordinary into extraordinary.