Introducing Priya’s Teas! What’s your sign? Well, you can find a tea that matches your sign at Priya’s Teas! I’m born in January so I’m a Capricorn and as luck would have it, I love the Capricorn blend! It’s black tea with rose and cardamom! Check out the questions below where you can learn a little more about Priya’s Teas!

1) Introduce yourself/ Priya’s Teas

Here at Priya’s Teas, we’re all about balance. For us, this means embracing our duality, both astral and terrestrial – inviting the earth into our homes through the ritual steeping of leaf teas, while opening ourselves up to the wisdom that the stars offer us.

Priya’s teas draw on the power of plants and spices. She uses the age-old practice of astrology to uncover which herbs enhance your personality, and which spices help balance you out. When you prepare a tea crafted for your zodiac sign, you create a ritual and deepen your relationship with yourself.

2) When did you start drinking tea?

Hmmm maybe when I was 7 or 8! I remember sipping some from my mom’s or dad’s cup. Later when I was in college I would drink teas regularly.

3) What inspired you to start Priya’s Teas?

Tea and Astrology have been part of Indian culture for a long time and through our zodiac teas I have tried to tie these beautiful experiences together!

The teas draw on the power of plants and spices( based on Ayurveda meaning knowledge of life). Growing up in a multi-generational family in India,I learned about the different styles of tea-making from my mom and grandmother. They would hand-craft different tea blends of the sweet, savory, and nutty spices for each occasion.

When I came to US my friends loved the teas I made. It was over one of these chai conversations that we decided to start Priya’s Teas and during the pandemic lock down,I used all my energies to find the right blends for each zodiac sign!

4) What does your personal tea ritual look like?

Rituals ground us and stabilize us, making it easier for us to feel intentional. My morning starts with the ritual of chai. This process involves being mindful and present during preparation of tea ,drinking the tea and being aware of the effects of tea on your body and mind! This is the reason why I carefully chose the spices for each blend keeping in mind that these tea blends will nurture you from the inside out!

5) Do you have a current favorite tea?

It’s hard to choose but I think I am enjoying our cinnamon blend (gemini) these days as it is perfect for this fall season, cozy and warm!

6) What is your sign and what inspired each blend for the matching sign?

My sun sign is Leo and I chose the saffron blend for those born to this sign. The exquisite and the most expensive spice is known for its enticing flavor and rich color.

Leos shine bright everywhere they go, for they are the life of a party! They are bold, fiercely optimistic, and enigmatic leaders. Fire is their element and Sun is their ruling planet. Leos deserve a tea blend to match their royalty! I chose the most expensive of all spices, Saffron, for me and for every Leo tea-lover out there! Like our personality, Saffron is fragrant and rich in color. Above all, it has a luxurious feel – perfectly suitable for royals!

This was my first blend and when I shared the story and idea with my friends/family about this tea, they loved it. They also were curious to know what blend would suit their personality and so I got inspired to come up with different blends!

7) What are your hopes for the future of Priya’s Teas ?

There are challenges and advantages of starting a small business.

The advantage small businesses have is their ability to provide niche and differentiating product to customer. The challenges we face in a small business are many but during pandemic, the biggest challenge is to prepare for the unpredictable future.

We have taken our first steps and I would love to see our business grow and connect with more and more customers with time. It needs a lot of patience, perseverance and nurturing and I am ready to take this opportunity to share my story with people through our teas!