In the Arab world, coffee isn't just a morning time ritual, but one for the after-meal occasion. The act of sharing a drink dripped in history ties communities to a rich heritage and one another. Why not try your hand at making your own beverage with ingredients from Mint + Laurel's newest Coffee Break Box
Read MoreLet me share a brief of history of my homeland, Syria , one of the oldest civilizations of the world, and why our work with artisans across the globe matters.
Read MoreMy mother received the soaps on time with the signature bag. I received a call from her in tears because she was in awe of the products. She said, “They smell just like home (Syria) and the bag is so beautiful, it’s exactly like the ones I’ve seen in Aleppo.” I told her that these products were made in Syria by local artisans which made her tear up even more.
Read MoreAleppo soap - widely considered to be the first soap ever made - is popular across the Middle East and far beyond. But the intense fighting is making business in Syria's second city all but impossible - and the soap's future is uncertain.
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