Tea for Good: Why We Created a Tea That Gives Back
Tea for Good is Moody Teas’ new program connecting tea with community care. Learn how Blueberry Lemon-Aid supports mutual aid and why we believe tea should give back.
Tea Has Limits. That’s Why We’re Building Something Bigger – How We’re Going to Pour Even More Into Our Community
Tea can do a lot, but it can’t fix systemic inequality. Here’s why Moody Teas launched Tea for Good and what responsibility looks like for ethical wellness brands.
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…
Care Doesn’t End With You: Community Rituals, Loneliness, and What Comes After Valentine’s
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis. This post explores why community rituals, third places, and repeated connection matter more than Valentine’s gestures—and how to…
How Immigrants Shaped Tea: A Global Story of Immigrants, Culture, and Identity
We wouldn’t have tea without immigrants. The tea we drink today exists because people moved, across borders, across oceans, across generations. From the workers who built tea economies to the…
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving: What We’re Thankful For This Year
This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks with full hearts and open eyes. We’re honoring Indigenous communities and the land we stand on, celebrating the markets and makers who keep us going,…
Even More Transcendence Is Coming… just in time for Black Friday.
Get your mug ready — our Transcendence Black Friday sale starts in one week. Save big, sip with purpose, and support trans rights with every cup.
5 Ways to Show Up for Trans Awareness Week
This Trans Awareness Week, we’re honoring the beauty, resilience, and strength of the trans community — and reflecting on how we can all do better to create a world where…
Collaboration Is How We Steep Change
Tea tastes better when we make it together. At Moody Teas, collaboration is how we steep real change—keeping quality tea accessible, celebrating LGBTQ+ joy, and putting people over profit. That’s…
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…