Wellness as Celebration
HOUSE of WARIS Botanicals was created as a vehicle for change: serving at the nexus of environmental justice, social justice, health and wellbeing.
An experience rooted in plant science, centered around the celebration of life. Our outrageously delicious line of healing adaptogenic blends and sustainable Elephant Friendly tea allows us to choose better and be better each and everyday.
Drink This
Waris Ahluwalia's Complex Herbal Teas
"Ahluwalia’s products taste bolder, fresher and more complex than other herbal teas.”
CLASSIC TEA BLENDS
NEW ARRIVALS
CARE PACKAGES
Our Founder
“Today, tea is a rare oasis in a world of noise and distraction.” - Waris Ahluwalia"
Waris Ahluwalia, actor & designer, is driven by a deep and abiding desire to create stories, products and experiences that captivate, transport, and shift perception. In 2007, he founded House of Waris- a company dedicated to exploring design through craftsmanship. Waris was nominated for the Vogue Fashion Fund and soon after awarded the CFDA Incubator grant.
From fashion campaigns to design collaborations, over the years Waris has worked with brands such Kenzo, The Kooples, Gap, Tory Burch, Gucci, Holt Renfrew and APC to name a few. As an actor, Waris has worked with acclaimed directors such as Wes Anderson, Spike Lee, and Luca Guadagnino. In the Fall of 2016, the Mayor of New York City proclaimed October 19th as Waris Ahluwalia Day for his work in spreading tolerance and inclusivity through his creative and social impact endeavors.
HOUSE of WARIS Botanicals is a further extension of Waris' ongoing commitment to creating a more thoughtful way of living.
Our Promises
Live Thoughtfully:
We seek to celebrate the notion that taking a moment to slow down allows us to achieve more as individuals and as a community. Our products, spaces and experiences exist to support these steps of intention.
Build Community
Sharing and engaging with friends and peers creates a sense of harmony and accord. We are building a movement to empower our community.
Educate
Knowledge is the key to empowerment. We’ve relied on big business for far too long and its has led us astray. Heal thy self. Love thy Self.
Enable Personalization
We will empower consumers to become makers. We assist our guests in making personal blends based on their specific ailments and functionality required. A modern day apothecary of herbs and knowledge.
Support Artisanship
Staying true to the established values of the brand, we support craftsmanship and artisans across the globe. We give craftsmen and farmers sustained work by creating a commercial platform for their products and exposing them to new audiences.
Promote Discovery
We travel the world to source and find the highest quality teas, herbs and spices and healing solutions.
Live Thoughtfully:
We seek to celebrate the notion that taking a moment to slow down allows us to achieve more as individuals and as a community. Our products, spaces and experiences exist to support these steps of intention.
Build Community
Sharing and engaging with friends and peers creates a sense of harmony and accord. We are building a movement to empower our community.
Educate
Knowledge is the key to empowerment. We’ve relied on big business for far too long and its has led us astray. Heal thy self. Love thy Self.
Enable Personalization
We will empower consumers to become makers. We assist our guests in making personal blends based on their specific ailments and functionality required. A modern day apothecary of herbs and knowledge.
Support Artisanship
Staying true to the established values of the brand, we support craftsmanship and artisans across the globe. We give craftsmen and farmers sustained work by creating a commercial platform for their products and exposing them to new audiences.
Promote Discovery
We travel the world to source and find the highest quality teas, herbs and spices and healing solutions.
you are what you drink
Organic. Whole Botanical. Non GMO. Delicious.
Scientific name:
Punica granatum
Form:
Flowers
Taste:
Cooling, dry, and sour
Where it's from:
Iran and north India
Why we use it:
Supports the physical heart and increases the complexity and depth of the tea's flavor.
Scientific name:
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Form:
Flowers
Taste:
Tart, light, floral, and sour
Where it's from:
Native to tropical regions of India/Asia and Africa
Why we use it:
To support the physical heart (regulates blood pressure, reduces cholesterol and triglycerides) as well as to provide a beautiful color and palette.
Scientific name:
Turnera diffusa
Form:
Leaf
Taste:
Warm, dry, and aromatic
Where it's from:
Tropical regions of the Americas
Why we use it:
To stimulate the flow of energy and blood throughout the body.
Scientific name:
Asparagus racemosus
Form:
Root & rhizome
Taste:
Warm, moist, sweet, and bitter
Where it's from:
India, South East Asia, and Africa
Why we use it:
Supports healthy libido and reproductive system
Scientific name:
Rosa centifolia
Form:
Petals
Taste:
Cooling, sweet, and bitter
Where it's from:
Grows in temperate zones throughout the world
Why we use it:
To sooth and open the heart.
Scientific name:
Crocus sativus
Form:
Stigmas
Taste:
Warm, spicy, and fragrant
Where it's from:
Native to Crete
Why we use it:
Elevates the mood and dispels occasional tension.
Scientific name:
Elettaria cardamomum
Form:
Seed pods
Taste:
Warm, dry, and aromatic
Where it's from:
India and South East Asia
Why we use it:
For it delicious flavor, as well as for its ability of freshen the breath, stimulate the mind and calm digestion.
Scientific name:
Vanilla planifolia
Form:
Bean
Taste:
Warm, moistening, and sweet
Where it's from:
Originally from tropical rainforests in Mesoamerica (modern day Mexico)
Why we use it:
As a decadent, comforting and sensual aroma.
Scientific name:
Cinnamomum cassia
Form:
Bark
Taste:
Warm, dry, aromatic/pungent and slightly sweet
Where it's from:
Depending on species, Cinnamon is from South Asia, China, and Southeast Asia
Why we use it:
To enhance circulation throughout the body, but specifically to the limbs and the pelvis.
Scientific name:
Citrus sinensis
Form:
Essential oil extract
Taste:
Sour, cooling, and slightly bitter
Where it's from:
Tropical Asia
Why we use it:
To impart a luxurious aroma and a calming effect.
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