Joseph Wesley Black Tea

A Detroit-based company producing quality single-origin brews

The Motor City is producing much more than cars these days, with brands like Shinola leading the way, Detroit‘s future is looking bright. On a recent trip there, CH came across an unlikely local product, Joseph Wesley Black Tea. While studying in Malaysia, founder and Detroit local Joseph Wesley fell in love with all aspects of the ancient beverage, from intricate growing and brewing techniques …

Brooklyn Sesame Halva Spread

Typically dry, crumbly sweet halva is reinvented as a versatile spread

Taking Brooklyn by storm is newcomer Brooklyn Sesame, whose debut product breaks down dense, crumbly blocks of sweet halva (Arabic for “dessert”) into a delicious spread for more versatile munching. Halva is a traditional food enjoyed all over the world in diverse forms and is a particular favorite of Israeli Jews—including Shahar Shamir, a Brooklynite who arrived from Tel Aviv over a decade ago. He …

Spanish Vines

New, rare and obscure wines from Spain brought to your door every month

When Josh Hackler’s family took a detour into northern Spain during a vacation in France’s wine country, he knew he’d found a special place. Years later, Hackler would return to the region as a student and, in 2009, he founded Spanish Vines to bring little-known Spanish bottles to the US for the first time. Seeking out and importing wines from small producers, Spanish Vines is …