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Our physical store is more than a tea shop, it’s a place to explore, to inspire curiosity in plants (tea in particular), and a place of calm wonder. The art that has become part of this environment is inspired by my passion for ecology, healing, and a deep love of plants. The current series of…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Food, festivals, and family fill this Mexican/ Mexican-American holiday! Bring a taste of this joyful celebration into your home this year with Spiced Hibiscus Iced Tea – a classic drink served in Mexican taquerias! It’s a great mocktail option to serve along side your favorite margarita! Here at Little Woods we…
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Simple or complex, guacamole is always good. And now, you can dash in some of our guacamole spice blend and elevate it to the irresistible status it deserves. Beware. I literally couldn’t stop eating it. Inspired by a friend who insisted this was a must make blend, I did a little research, spent too much…
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This one is so lovingly easy I thought I would just show you in photo essay format. About 2 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of roasting in the oven or toaster oven. It’s become my absolute favorite egg recipe when I have a half hour to make breakfast.
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March is Women’s History Month I’m taking the opportunity to celebrate two women who have deeply impacted my own herbalist path and the founding of Little Woods.
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Our physical store is more than a tea shop, it’s a place to explore, to inspire curiosity in plants (tea in particular), and a place of calm wonder. And it is with great pleasure that five years after opening I’ve finally added the next piece to the experience, a series of botanical paintings of threatened…
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Tea So Good it’s Presidential! Read our latest blog for a round up the teas we would serve presidents throughout history if they came in our shop today!
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This year, we wanted to share with you a fun way to incorporate tea in your Lunar New Year celebration. While not a tradition Jason or I grew up with, it’s one we now love. On New Year’s Day, the kids make the tea and serve it to the adults. And not just any tea,…
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What do you get when you mix our Twilight black tea, froathy milk, and a gourmet rose syrup? A Rendevous with pure delight! You can stop by the shop during the month of Febrauary to enjoy this decidant treat. Okay, okay, we know not all of you can make it to downtown Ames. Do not…
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This collection is everything you need to welcome in Spring. Saturday, March 20 is the Spring Equinox and brings with it the promise of warmer days, green things, and time outside in the sun.