Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Kayla Castañeda, the founder of Agua Bonita, about her business journey, the challenges of securing funding as a woman, and her success in pitch competitions. Kayla discusses her journey from working at a large beverage corporation to launching her business during the pandemic. Her company, Agua Bonita,…

As an entrepreneur and energy healer, Marcela works closely with her intuition. She offers a mindful tea-drinking practice that helps to access the intuition and the soul’s knowledge. Marcela and Carla discuss the importance of having a daily wellness practice and how ancestral wisdom can be integrated into these rituals. Once on her spiritual jour…

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Jessica Resendiz of RaggedyTiff to discuss connecting with community, how to balance wellness and business, and what she loves about fashion. Jessica shares the role of wellness in her business and personal life. For her, it’s important not to stop doing fun, magical things until she retires but to live…

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Danielle Alvarez, the Founder of The Bonita Project, to discuss work-life balance for creative entrepreneurs, how she established her beauty PR business, and The Bonita Project’s initiatives for emerging Latina and BIPOC influencers. As the founder of a Latina-owned PR and marketing agency based in New …

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Sarah Miramontes, the founder of Paca Botánica, to discuss her amazing brand story, how her soap is made, and her entrepreneurial journey. After making soap with her mom one day on a whim, Sarah realized how the craft aligned with her passion for skincare and the potential to transform a hobby into a bu…

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Argelia Atilano, a radio host, author, and presenter, to talk about wellness practices, the power of the voice, and the importance of community building. As a mother and voice of her community, Argelia Atilano is busy. She shares the wellness tools she turns to daily and how they support her incredible …

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Alexis Durham, an herbalist, teacher, gardener, and avid lover of the herbal industry. Alexis is the Director of Education at the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), and in this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your herbs and how the AHPA is supporting herbal businesses. Alexis’ lo…

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Brianna Gonzales, the Founder of The Social Chica, a community and events organization that is also a Latina-owned business space for women entrepreneurs. In this episode, they discuss the importance of wellness in your business, creating a co-working space different from the rest, and how to make the m…

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Jen and Vero Zeano of JZD, a Latina empowerment brand creating products to empower our community through nostalgia, remembering our roots, and celebrating the beauty of being Latina. In this episode, we discuss how the couple built their amazing company, how great it is to work in a family business, and…

Today, host Chef Carla Contreras is joined by Pam Covarrubias, a life coach, EFT practitioner, and a fellow podcaster who loves to elevate women and small businesses by helping them grow and develop while staying true to their stories. In this episode, we discuss her favorite ways to enjoy TADIN teas and being a lifelong brewer, all things ADHD and…

Today, we're sitting down with Melina Vega, a beauty, fashion, and lifestyle influencer with a passion for promoting wellness and positivity through her online presence. In this episode, we discuss her beautiful relationship with TADIN teas, her emphasis on positivity in her social media and with her family, and how she incorporates wellness into e…

Join us as we reflect on 2023 and look forward to the next season of The Dale Sabor A Tu Salud® Podcast!Af Tadin

Today’s episode is all about bringing up the heat — with a recipe for our Spicy Flor de Jamaica Pomegranate Mocktail with Chamomile Anise Tea! It's the perfect concoction to sip during the winter holidays (or anytime you're craving a spicy treat). This recipe was built to bring exciting flavors together: hibiscus, pomegranate, and jalepeño. Plus, i…

Today, I’m welcoming Mexican-American Recipe Developer and Researcher, Denise of Hecho Vista Comido back to the podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of Ponche Navideño, a Mexican Christmas punch. Listen in for recipes, ingredient lists, and a history lesson from Denise about this delicious cultural beverage. ¡Salud! First, Denise share…

Today, I’m meeting again with Home Chef & Recipe Developer, Sarah of Growing Up Sarita. (You may recognize her from Episode #23!) In this episode, we dive into the winter wonderland of holiday food traditions for the whole family. Plus, listen in to hear tips on keeping food traditions alive and well! First, Sarah shares how she serves her communit…

Today, I’m in conversation with Lisset Naea of The Dream Center Los Angeles, a ministry founded by Pastor Tommy and Matthew Barnett to serve and transform the lives of the people of Los Angeles. In this episode, we hear about Lisset’s personal connection to the Dream Center, plus the Dream Center’s different programs and resources, what gives Lisse…

Today, we’re jumping into a drink perfect for chilly sweater weather season: The Cranberry Bronco Tea Non-Alcoholic Hot Toddy, made up of three tea blends! If you are a fan of mulled wine and excited for the festive months ahead, you will love this recipe! We touch on all the flavors that make up this recipe, including eucalyptus, licorice root, pe…

Today, I’m in conversation with Lola Wiarco Dweck, a writer and recipe developer behind Lola’s Cocina and Lola’s Mercadito who is serving her community as an ambassador of positivity for Mexican culture. In this episode, we hear Lola’s generational stories related to tea and what wellness means to her. Lola shares how she integrates her family’s cu…

Today, I’m in conversation with Janet Gomez of Las Mamacitas, a platform built to amplify Latina voices and find in-person connections beyond social media. We are honored to call Janet a partner of TADIN! In this episode, we learn how Janet’s partnership with TADIN was a full-circle manifestation moment and how she infuses the manifestation process…

Today, I’m in conversation with Selene Melendez of At Home with Selene, a content creator focused on home and lifestyle tips on a budget. Selene is passionate about the power of thrift and resell, and doesn’t want anyone to feel alone when working with a budget — we’re so delighted to call Selene a partner of TADIN! In this episode, we’re discussin…

Today’s episode is in celebration of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead! Food and drink are traditionally used to celebrate the lives of family and friends — so we created the Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus) Chili Margarita! We share the history and representation of the tradition, plus a step-by-step recipe featuring a refreshing and delicious tak…

Today, I’m in conversation with Estrella Serrato of Cafecito con Estrellita®, a podcast that guides first-generation scholars through higher education paths. Estrella is on a mission to attain brighter futures and build a loving community, and we are so proud to call Estrella a long-term partner of TADIN! In this episode, we’re discussing Estrella’…

Today’s episode is all about Canelita Tea! From using it as a replacement for coffee to blending it into something new, this cinnamon-forward black tea is like putting on your favorite sweater — and customers’ favorite! I share steeping tips, the tea development process, plus four interesting recipes to take your Canelita tea experience to the next…

Today, I’m in conversation with Sheila Lopez of La Divina Latina, a fashion blogger, digital content creator, and model who highlights Latinx creators, artisans, and artists on her social media pages. Sheila is a creative partner of TADIN — tea reminds her of home! In this episode, we’re discussing Sheila’s path into modeling, body positivity, and …

Today, I’m in conversation with Ilse Monette, the owner and founder of Connect Media Firm, a local marketing agency in the Houston area, who teaches bilingual people and business owners how to utilize digital media as a tool and resource to spread purpose, service, and products. Ilse is a creative partner of TADIN — tea started as a familial ritual…

Today, I’m in conversation with Home Chef & Recipe Developer, Sarah of Growing Up Sarita. Sarah is a creative partner of TADIN and we’re so delighted to hear how tea shows up in her kitchen, culture, and the recipes she creates as an extension of both. In this episode, we’re exploring Sarah’s passion for Mexican food and how it evolved into a thriv…

Today, we’re sharing some exciting news: TADIN is launching two new teas, Cinnamon Apple & Pumpkin Spice. These teas are based on a traditional Indian Masala Chai formula, yet do not contain caffeine. Instead, they are infused with warm spices and ingredients researched in depth by our Quality Assurance Team. These recipes have a lot of room for a …

Mark your calendars because September 15th is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! Tadin is dedicated to honoring and uplifting the rich cultural contributions and achievements of the Hispanic community. We are shining a spotlight on Hispanic community leaders, artists, and brands, offering them a platform to amplify their voices, stories, and suc…

Today, we’re jumping into the delightful flavor profile of our Spearmint & Pineapple Blend Iced Tea. This tea is a perfect choice for the season, with its bold, robust, and refreshing minty flavor that will leave you feeling cool and energized. Plus, if you’re already snuggling up to autumn, we share a bonus recipe for the hot version of this comfo…

Today, we’re exploring the flavorful world of our NEW! Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Chia Paletas (say that five times fast!). This recipe focuses on single ingredient hibiscus — also called Flor de Jamaica — and contains flavors of sour cherry, fruit cranberry, subtle orange, with notes of soft current and the hydrating quality of chia seeds to finish…

Today, we’re diving into the full-bodied flavor of our NEW! Green Tea Mango Peach Mocktail — sweet and slightly sour, infused with the complexity of tannins and a slight hint of hibiscus. In this episode, we’ll explain tannins, types of peaches, and share the development process from ingredient preparation to garnish. Plus, we recommend past episod…

Today, we’re diving into the bright and refreshing vibe of a NEW! Pineapple Ginger Tea Lemon Licuado recipe, full of fresh fruit, milk, and enhanced with spices. In this episode, we’ll share the history behind licuado — which means smoothie — and take a behind the scenes look at the making of this summer drink (and explain why we tested it five tim…

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes of the recipe development process as we make a NEW! Hibiscus Ginger Root Tea Summer Salad Dressing — be sure to listen to our Tea Blending & Mixing Guide Episode in preparation, where we discuss how tea supports recipes in the flavor notes. In this episode, we’ll share the history and re-emergence of the ra…

Today, we’re joined by Rosario Trejo, Senior Director of Housing at the Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles. DWC is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women, and Tadin has been a proud supporter of their mission for many years. In our conversati…

Summer is here and we have a refreshing new drink that we’re sure will be your new favorite! Sit down with us as we share how to make the perfect Lemon Ginger Tea Fizz Mocktail that's just right for you. Our take on an upgraded fizzy lemonade, the Lemon Ginger Tea Fizz Mocktail features Tadin’s caffeine-free Lemon Ginger Tea with notes of spicy gin…

In this episode, we’re talking all about tea mocktails. Perfect for any BBQ, brunch, or sunny afternoon, sit down with us to learn how to make the perfect Paloma and some other fun tea-infused drinks that even your kids will enjoy! Tadin’s hibiscus Paloma recipe is a ginger-forward drink, combining hibiscus tea bags, grapefruit soda, seltzer, simpl…

Today I am sitting down with Denise Favela to uncover the fascinating history of Mexican cookbook author, Josefina Velázquez de León. Denise is a content creator, recipe developer, and current student of Mexican cuisine and gastronomy. Inspired by the work of Josefina, she has been collecting, learning, and educating about her life, recipes, and be…

Today we invite Maria Laura, Tadin’s Quality Assurance Manager, back onto the podcast to tell us everything we need to know about buying organic teas. We dive into what the label ‘Organic’ really means, where organic teas are sourced, and learn about one of Tadin’s organic teas, Serene Dreams. USDA Organic is a labeling term that indicates that a c…

On today’s episode, we are learning all about how to mix tea bags, blend flavors, and create the best tea combinations. We go over the four-step process of mixing and blending teas for the perfect flavor — using a beginner's mindset, pairing teas, brewing times, and tasting! Mixing the right tea flavors is like choosing the right spices from your k…

Today we are sitting down with the talented content creator, food blogger and vegan chef, Dora Stone. We talk about how Dora stays true to her traditional Mexican roots through her vegan recipes, how she got started in blogging, how that honors her family and, of course, what she's drinking in her taza. After suffering from a health condition and f…

On today’s episode I share how I got started with Tadin, how I incorporate Tadin Teas into my everyday life, and how, as a part of our comunidad, you can too. From morning rituals, sweet treats, lattes, mocktails, and more, we discuss all the ways that Tadin Tea can bring flavor to your life. After doing a giveaway with Tadin a few years ago, I joi…

Happy National Tea day! Today we're learning about the versatile, tart, and refreshing tea that is Hibiscus. We explore where Tadin sources this tea, how it is made, and go into detail about the numerous ways one can use it in countless recipes. From drinks to food, Tadin’s Hibiscus tea can be used to pucker up any flavor profile. It is common to f…

This week we’re sitting down with Laurie Castillo, a mother, entrepreneur, and creator of the Momtrepreneur Planner. Laurie dives into creating vision boards, building community, her journey of becoming an entrepreneur, and how all that led her to a connection with Tadin. After her grandmother passed away eight years ago, Laurie decided to honor he…

Stop for a minute and imagine yourself surrounded by a large field of yellow and white chamomile flowers in Mexico. A calm feeling rushing over you and a distinct floral smell, this is exactly what you will experience when you take a sip of the new Organic Chamomile Lavender Latte recipe by Tadin. Chamomile tea is generally considered a calm, sooth…

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of Tadin? We’re sitting down with Yaquelin Harnandez, Tadin’s own full time photographer and content creator located in Los Angeles, California. Yaquelin has grown up with the Tadin brand in her household since she was a child and today she shares how this special connection with the brand makes…

All Tadin Teas come with brewing directions right on the box, but today we reveal the secrets to creating your perfect cup of Tadin Tea. From opening the tea bag, to warming your cup, and adding in your favorite fixings, the possibilities are endless! Tadin herbs come packaged in an elegant tea sachet that is sure to give you a unique and special t…

Have you ever wondered how exactly your Tadin herbs get from the farm to your taza? This week we’re sitting down again with Tadin’s quality assurance manager, Maria Laura, as she goes in depth about the sustainability model of the Tadin brand and the herb growing process. The Tadin brand runs on a farm-to-cup business model which ensures that custo…

Welcome back Tadin familia! Today we are sitting down with Maria Laura, Quality Assurance Manager for Tadin. Maria Laura shares the history and vision behind the Tadin name, explains the changes that the products have gone through over the years, and describes how family and comunidad are central to our success. Founded in 1982 with a vision to bri…

Welcome to the Tadin familia! I am your host, Chef Carla Contreras, Tadin’s resident chef and recipe developer. Tadin is a Latino-owned, LA-based company deeply rooted in tradition, wellness, and of course, sabor. Join us as we dive into all things Tadin and celebrate our Hispanic community. Tune in for interviews, tea brewing tips, recipes y más! …

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