Posts tagged Traditional
CUPS OF ARABIA - Yemeni and Lebanese coffee Recipes

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

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Mark Twain and Damascus, the 'Pearl of the East.'

Let 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.

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Aleppo Soap Scent Brought My Mother to Tears

My 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.

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