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This small Brooklyn shop has made a big name for itself by equitably sourcing super high quality teas, herbs, and spices to create balanced, complex, and naturally sweet flavors–without fillers or other icky stuff. Dona doesn’t compromise so you don’t have to, either. 

Things you’ll love about Dona:

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  • Intentional sourcing
  • Single origin ingredients
  • No flavors or extracts
  • Non GMO
  • Supply cycle transparency
  • Brewed, blended, and packed under one roof
  • Rigorous R&D process

In the spotlight:
Cardamom Rose Tea Concentrate

Slow-steeped and bottled in-house, this concentrate features single origin cardamom, pure rose, and black tea from the Chota Tingrai Tea Estate, making this concentrate a rich, exciting addition to any menu.

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Whip up this cup of magic

Cardamom Rose Tea Latte

Ingredients:

Directions

  • To make the Rose is my Name simple syrup, bring water + loose leaf tea or sachets to a simmer. Turn the heat off and steep for 4-5 minutes. 
  • Strain & add sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. 
  • To make a latte, steam or ice 2oz of the cardamom rose syrup with 6oz of milk. Optional: serve dusted with ground dried rose petals or cardamom.

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