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What is a Tisane and How is It Different from True Tea?

whole flower organic rose tea in glass teacup on a mirror

What is a Tisane and How is It Different from True Tea?

Legend has it that tea itself was created by accident all the way back in 2732 B.C.. In the story, Emperor Shen Nung was sitting near a tree with a...

whole blue lotus tea and royal chrysanthemum tea in glass teacups

3-Minute Breathing Exercises To Do While Your Tea Brews

We like to think of our whole flower teas as more than just an enjoyable drink because the brewing of the teas themselves can also be turned into a...

What are Adaptogens?

It’s no surprise that this past year has been more stressful than most. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 2 in 3 adults s...

Rose Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

Enjoy this simple 3 ingredient only recipe any time you need a mood boost. So good for you, so yummy to taste, and so beautiful to look at. Ingr...

Erica Gleason, Creator

This week's Flower Person is Erica Gleason, a creator and hand crafter from LA. Erica's work is beautifully unique and each piece is handcrafted wi...

The Qi's Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Looking to gift something joyful to your loved ones or even yourself this holiday season? We’ve got you covered with this holiday gift guide, full ...

organic whole variety flower tea in glass cup

Beautifying Floral Facial Steam

Ingredients: 1 whole flower of each Shangri-la Rose, Royal Chrysanthemum and Blue Lotus.⁠ 3 cups of boiling water Essential oils (optional) ⁠Di...

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Lacie RZ Porta, Floral Framing Specialist

This week's Flower Person is the gorgeous Lacie RZ Porta, designer, artist and flower preservationist. Her clean, simple aesthetic and love for flo...

PIMM'S FLOWER CUP

Pimm’s is a gin based fruit cup usually made with British liqueur with a recipe that is kept secret. We added a twist to this botanical drink by ad...

Rose Mocktail/Cocktail

It's Nov and holiday is near! Try a glass of this beautiful festive Rose. Ingredients: 1 The Qi Shangri-la Rose 1 Glass server 4 oz Hot water...

SLOW COOKED OATS WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS

This bowl of slow cooked oats with crushed flowers makes transitioning into colder months much more bearable. For the oats: 1 cup of organic rolle...

BLUE LOTUS LATTE

A hot blue lotus latte is warming and comforting for the soul. It's a comforting late afternoon pick me up. Ingredients 1 Blue Lotus 1 oz of ...

Jill Fausner, Floral Designer

This week we spoke to Jill Fausner, leader of the collaborative floral creative, Layered Vintage. Jill discovered her love for flowers when her cor...