Need a jolt of energy or some good vibes? In need of healing? Calabash, the award-winning plant-based tea shop, is the ultimate immune booster of the city. Founded at the hem of her activist parents and elders, Calabash's founder and operator, Sunyatta Amen, has cultivated a beautiful hub for healing in Washington, D,C. In this episode, Sunyatta takes us back to her parents Harlem-based herbal shop in the 70s, she discusses the divide from our agrarian history, shares her perspective on the food service industry, and educates us on five herbs that everyone should have in their home! Tune in! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.