Moody Teas

Two Black individuals sit on the floor sharing tea. One person pours tea from a black teapot into small black cups on a tray, symbolizing shared ritual and community care.

Self-Care Isn’t Neutral. Neither Is Moody Teas.

Self-care isn’t neutral. And as a Black business owner, I don’t get to pretend it is. The wellness industry loves to sell calm without naming who gets excluded. Here’s why…
Close-up of dark-skinned hands holding a steaming cup of tea against a neutral background, symbolizing Black wellness, care, and resilience. Text on image reads “Black Wellness Has Always Been Resistance.”

Black Wellness Has Always Been Resistance

Black History Month isn’t a marketing moment. It exists because Black history has been erased, minimized, and stripped of context for centuries. Tea is part of that history. From colonial…
Close-up of golden tea cakes with text honoring tea cakes as a symbol of Black resilience in Black history.

Tea Cakes: A Sweet Staple of Black History

Tea cakes aren’t just a snack—they’re a story. Born from resilience and resourcefulness, these soft, simple cookies have been a staple in Black homes for generations. Enslaved African Americans, denied…