Like everything in life, this book was a gift. Many thanks to Elizabeth Seise and Will Kiester of Page Street Publishing for this project, which has become a chapter of its own in my story. It’s been joyful, inspiring and challenging, and would never have come to fruition without the loving help and support from so many.
* My amazing husband, Donald, for your unbridled love and the freedom you give me to chase my dreams with passion.
* My most loving daughters, Anna and Laura, for inspiring me to be a better person, by example, and reminding me daily what we are made of.
* My marvelous colleagues—Jessica, Shaunna, Jane, Mary, Hope, Jackie, Jordan, Daniela, Octavio, Conci, Andy and Elsy—for your persistent excellence and support, sprinkled with humor and joyfulness, on our path to fostering health and wellness by infusing the goodness of tea.
* Hope and Mary—For your talents for flavors and ingenuity in recipe development and testing.
* Hope, Ted, Elise and Laura—Your insights and talents have shaped this book, and your fabric is woven throughout its pages—giving it structure, illustration and sparkle.