Our Founder

Sunyatta Amen is a 5th-generation Master Herbalist, rooted in Jamaican, Cuban, and Native American healing traditions. Raised in her family’s iconic Harlem health food stores—Black Pyramid and Tree of Life—Sunyatta was immersed in herbal wisdom from childhood, trained by her great-grandmothers, both revered village healers. Experience her magic in The Witch’s Kitchen on YouTube, where Sunyatta shares spells, herbal wisdom, and secret family recipes. Watch here: The Witch’s Kitchen

Founder of the award-winning Calabash Tea & Tonic, Sunyatta blends ancestral knowledge with the transformative power of healing plants. Her 35+ years of expertise have been featured in SiriusXM, NPR, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, ABC News, FOX 5, Marie Claire, Essence, Thrillist, Discovery Channel, and PBS.

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Celebrating 15 years of Calabash, Sunyatta has launched her Signature Line of Teas—a limited edition collection infused with even more of her favorite potent healing herbs gathered from her travels and apothecary, woven with deeper family magic and ancestral wisdom.

Her upcoming podcast, The Witch’s Kitchen, dives into untold wellness stories as she shares tea with authors, public figures, and thought leaders. Through Calabash, Sunyatta continues to transform lives—one cup at a time.

Our Roots Run Deep

After 15 years, Calabash introduced the Sunyatta Amen Signature Teas—a limited edition collection infused with even more of Sunyatta’s favorite potent healing herbs, gathered from her travels and apothecary, and woven with deeper family magic and ancestral wisdom. Explore the collection here: Sunyatta Amen Signature Teas

Her upcoming podcast, The Witch’s Kitchen, dives into untold wellness stories as she shares tea with authors, public figures, and thought leaders. Through Calabash, Sunyatta continues to transform lives—one cup at a time.

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we introduce the Sunyatta Amen Signature Tea Line—a limited edition infused with her favorite potent healing herbs from her travels and apothecary, with a touch of family magic. This special release honors Calabash’s legacy, offering ancient wisdom in every sip.

We chose the name "Calabash" for its symbolism: a sacred gourd cherished across cultures for millennia. It represents nourishment, wisdom, and unity—values we strive to embody as a source of wellness and connection for our global community.