Collection: Mind & body

Bee Pollen

Sweet and earthy.  Bee pollen is full of flavor and nutrients- its what the bees eat. Eat it in your morning oats or yogurt, sprinkle on top of almond butter toast. Bee pollen contains loads of proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the pollens exact nutritional make up depends on what plants the bee was feasting on during the time of harvest. It is a powerful ingredient and has the power to energize you from the inside out.

Asian

Whole Jasmine Flower

Very nice floral scent to add to any herbal tea blend.

Germany

Whole Chamomile Flowers

This dainty white petaled German, or wild, chamomile has a sweet hay and apple aroma. Most commonly brewed as tea, the dried flowers are also a perfect pair for strawberry and make beautiful vinegar with white balsamic.

USA

Rose Water Maison

House made rose water distilled from fragrant rose petals using an heirloom distiller. The liquid is crystal clear with a floral, clean aroma. Use on your face if refrigerated to hydrate and promote dewy glowing skin. Sprinkle on fruit salads, and desserts like rice pudding, baklava, & cakes.

European

Elderberry Flower

Making bitter tonic, tinctures, homemade aromatherapy, essential blends, tea blends, homemade herbal remedies, bath salt blends, potpourri and much more.

North American

Sarsaparilla Root Powder

This ground root has a distinct root beer flavor with notes of mint and licorice. It has been used around the world for centuries medicinally, and has been known to treat joint pain, and skin problems like psoriasis. 

Middle Eastern

Dry Roses

These beautiful dry pink roses make perfect decorations for cakes. They can also be tossed with fresh herbs, brewed as tea, or used to make jams and syrups.

USA

SOS Tea Blend

SOS Chefs Tea Blend changes depending on the season. You may see us batching up a mix of rose, turmeric, mint, lavender, and saffron to sip during the summer months, or a citrus forward blend in the winter time with star anise, cardamom, and fenugreek. All teas are batched in house with the utmost care. 

Tunisia

Orange Blossom Water Maison

Made in house with blossoms we fly in fresh from Tunisia. We extract the flavor of orange blossoms with an heirloom distiller. This water works wonders on the skin if refrigerated. Use in a culinary application by sprinkling on fruit salads, yogurt, or crispy rice dishes. 

USA

Date me Honey

A house made blend mainly using two noble products, pairing  them together, and adding a magic spice  to achieve an experience that makes you think clearly about your special Valentines Day and plans beyond.Since it has been infusing for over a month, we’ve had the opportunity to play with it and try it in different ways. A spoon in the morning-deluted in warm water  Drizzled on yogurt. A spoon whisked into your vinegrette On chicken, rubbed on before roasting  On vanilla ice cream ...the possibilities are endless!  

Japan

Matcha Green Tea Powder

Matcha, which literally means powdered tea, is a ground, shade-finished tea of Japan. It is the only tea one drinks rather than steeps, and has an astringent to rich taste with notes of puffed rice and cocoa powder. Can be brewed thick or thin.

France

Dry Orange Blossoms

Famously grown in Southern France, this flower of the orange tree has a sweet, strong aroma. Gently brewed, it makes delicious tea, and can be used in mixed drinks and baking, especially with sweet spices. Dry orange blossoms are also excellent for treating anxiety, insomnia, and indigestion.

African

Hibiscus Flowers

This deep red flower has many culinary uses. It can be steeped for tea, candied, used as a garnish, or made into syrup.

Amber Dried Perfume Block

This dried amber perfume is best used when rubbed on your body after the bath. It has a sweet, warm aroma with notes of vanilla and honey.

North American

Slippery Elm Bark

This bark has a mild sweetness and woody nose. Great for use as an herbal component in bitters. When brewed as tea it also soothes sore throats.

European

Bluet Flower

Bluets are small and delicate, the flowers may come as blue, purple, lavender, white, or rose. Great in garnishes, hot & cold drinks, cakes, desserts and used as a food coloring.  Also makes great tea, floral Sugar, Butterscotch sauce, and fruit salads.

India

SOS Chai Tea

Chai, literally meaning tea in Hindi, is a blend of black tea with sweet spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorn, and clove. Usually prepared with milk and sugar in India.

Mediterranean

Almond Extract

Almond extract is second only to vanilla in popularity. It has a strong, sweet, clear, and pure flavor. Great for baked goods and desserts.

USA

Lavender Water Maison

Great for giving a cocktail a floral touch without going too far.  Mellow intensity is pleasant without being overpowering. All our hydrosols are made in house using an heirloom distiller. 

Mediterranean

Orange Blossom Honey

A fragrant, delicate honey produced from the blossoms of orange trees. Light and floral with subtle citrus notes and a smooth, clean sweetness, this honey has an elegant aroma and bright character that makes it especially versatile. Enjoy by the spoonful, drizzle over yogurt, fruit, cheese, or pastries, stir into tea, or use to bring a gentle floral sweetness to dressings, marinades, and desserts.

Latin American

Rainforest Flower Honey

A rich, aromatic honey gathered from the diverse blossoms of the rainforest. Deep amber in color with layered floral notes, gentle fruitiness, and a lingering natural sweetness. Its complexity reflects the variety of tropical flowers visited by the bees, giving each harvest its own distinctive character. Enjoy by the spoonful, drizzle over yogurt, fruit, cheese, or pastries, stir into tea, or use to add depth and sweetness to marinades and dressings.

Turkey

Spicy Coffee

A delicious Turkish style coffee blend that has cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and other spices. It will wake you up and warm your tummy.  8oz containers. 

Worldwide

Herbal Tea Blend

SOS Chefs best selling herbal tea is a delicious and relaxing blend of over 20 herbs, flowers, and roots that brew up a wonderful cup. A great gift anyone can enjoy. 

Costa Rica

Raw Mariola Bee Pollen

This is what powdered Bee Pollen looks like raw. We just received this pollen from Costa Rica, it was produced by the stingless Mariola bees. We think of it like this; having an ounce of raw pollen is like having an ounce of medicine. Just a drop diluted in hot water, mixed with honey, or dissolved on your tongue can reduce inflammation, heal physical wounds, and boost your immune system. We’re packing up 50 pieces of this pollen and recommend it for yourself or your dearest friends.

Asian

Butterfly Pea Flowers

These brilliantly colored flowers are known for the color they turn hot water, a cerulean blue. Common in Thailand and Malaysia this flower is used in many desserts and teas. It’s excellent in sticky rice. 

Oman

Frankincense

Frankincense is the resin of the Boswellia tree, and ours comes from Oman, Jordan. It’s used in many perfumes, oils, and holistic medicines. It has been a prized substance for thousands of years, in fact from 1000 B.C. through A.D. 400 the frankincense trades was the most profitable in the world. The smell is musky and woodsy with notes of lemon. We sell ours by the ounce.

India

Chai Tea, Decaffeinated

Chai, literally meaning tea in Hindi, is a blend with sweet spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorn, and clove. This version omits the caffeinated black tea component. Enjoy with milk and sugar as they do in India. 

South American

Tonka Extract

The perfume of the Tonka Bean is enormously layered, including notes of vanilla and tobacco. It’s delicious on popcorn, in desserts, or in caramel sauces to give a depth of flavor.

Asian

Red Diamond Chai

This chai blend is the SOS twist on a classic. It includes goji berries, packed with nutritional benefits, along with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, red kampot peppercorns, and star anise. Brew it with water or milk (more than once!) for a hot, refreshing treat.

Red Jawi Incense

Red Jawi incense comes from the resin of Styrax trees. It has a beautiful aroma and is often used as an ingredient in perfumes. 

Jasmine Dried Perfume Block

A solid block of dried jasmine perfume, the kind traditionally found in souks and spice markets. Tuck it into drawers, closets and linen cupboards, or slip it into a bag, to scent fabric with a soft, lasting floral fragrance. For fragrance only, not for culinary use.

Sandalwood Dried Perfume Block

This dried perfume is best used when rubbed on your body after the bath. It has a musky, woodsy intoxicating aroma perfect for men and women alike. 

Fassoukh Incense

A scent that will cleanse the home, Fassoukh is the name of a Moroccan style of incense. Ours is musky and rich and is best burned after a deep clean of your home. 

Jawi Incense

Red Gum Benjamin or red Jawi incense in Arabic, is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. This particular resin is a common ingredient in incense-making and perfumery because of its aroma and fixative properties.