A Legacy Steeped in Simple Things

The Story Behind Mabel Esther Trading Co.

Mabel Esther Trading Co. was born from the lives of two women who taught me to see beauty in ordinary things.
The name comes from my Grandma Mabel and my mom, Esther. My mom was named after her own mother, whom I never had the chance to meet. For years, my mom would tell people the business was named after both of my grandmothers because she thought it sounded better that way. In truth, Mabel Esther Trading Co. has always been a tribute to both her and Grandma Mabel.
Though they inspired me in very different ways, they shared a love for the simple things in life and left a legacy that continues to shape who I am today.
Today, tea is my way of carrying those lessons forward, preserving the memories they gave me and sharing them with others through every blend I create.

Esther

My mom, Esther, had a way of finding beauty in the simplest things. She taught me that beauty can be gathered, dried, steeped, and shared.
She was always bringing flowers and herbs in from the garden—roses, rosemary, lavender, and whatever else was thriving that season. We dried herbs for tea, made steam facials, tucked fragrant potpourri into dresser drawers, and filled our home with the scent of the garden.
Long before I studied herbalism and learned the art of tea blending, she was teaching me to pay attention to the gifts growing just outside our door.
Her influence lives on in many of the blends I create today and in the way I try to cultivate beauty, hospitality, and connection around the table.
Though she’s no longer here, I still feel close to her whenever I gather herbs, blend tea, or catch the scent of dried roses and lavender in my home.

Mabel

Grandma Mabel was a salt-of-the-earth kind of woman. She believed children belonged outdoors. She taught us to climb trees, make mud pies, and dig in the dirt.
We came in and out of the house all day long, and she never made us feel like we were a bother. She was warm, patient, and simply delighted to have us around.
By the end of the day, we were usually covered in dirt and sweat, and she’d laugh at our dirt-stained faces. She taught me that the simple things are what make life beautiful.
Today, when I’m tending my garden, foraging herbs, or simply slowing down long enough to notice the beauty around me, I still think of my Grandma Mabel..

Tea Faith & Healing

A few years ago, my husband and I made the decision to embrace sobriety together. It was born from a season that challenged our family deeply, but our faith in God sustained us, teaching us to seek healing, presence, and connection in new ways.


Tea was already woven into my story. The herbs, flowers, and simple practices I learned as a child eventually led me to deepen my understanding of herbalism and tea blending and begin creating teas inspired by wellness, hospitality, and the small moments that invite us to slow down.


Looking back, I realize that every blend has a beginning. Most have roots that reach back to someone I love, a meaningful place, a favorite book, or a season that changed me.


We wanted a way to gather at the kitchen table at the end of a long day. We wanted something to replace the evening glass of alcohol. Something comforting. Something nourishing. Something that could help support nervous systems that had been through a lot and create space for healing. Blends like Nerve-Ana and Cortisol Reset grew from that season. They are reminders that caring for ourselves and caring for one another can be simple acts of grace.


I invite you to explore the collection and discover the blends waiting to become part of your own story, your gatherings, and the simple moments that make life beautiful.