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Our Story
Celebrating 15 years of growth and community, Calabash Tea + Tonic is rooted in a legacy that began 50 years ago with Black Pyramid, the health food shop founded by Sunyatta Amen’s parents on Harlem’s 125th Street in 1974. Growing up behind the counter, Sunyatta absorbed the teachings of her Jamaican and Indigenous great-grandmothers—healers whose wisdom took root and blossomed in her own life’s work. Now, as a 5th-generation Master Herbalist, she nurtures this heritage through Calabash, an award-winning wellness brand dedicated to the healing power of plants.
With four DC locations that reflect a deep commitment to community, Calabash has branched out to become a cherished gathering space, recognized as DC’s "Best Teahouse" for over a decade, Yelp’s "Most Loved" for more than 15 years, and ranked among Google’s top 1% of businesses nationwide. Every blend is crafted with care, under Sunyatta’s guidance, drawing on ancient knowledge and remedies passed down through generations. Like a deeply rooted tree, each tea embodies the spirit of their teachings, intertwining Indigenous and family traditions in each recipe.
Calabash sources herbs from over 33 countries, partnering with Indigenous women’s cooperatives to sustain a community of wellness-driven, heart-centered tea drinkers worldwide. From seed to blossom, Calabash grows to connect, empower, and unify with every sip.
In celebration of our 15th anniversary, we’re thrilled to unveil Sunyatta Amen’s Supreme Tea line—a limited edition collection thoughtfully crafted and infused with a distinct touch of family magic. This exclusive line is a tribute to the legacy of healing that guides Calabash, offering a taste of ancient wisdom with every sip. Welcome to Calabash—where each blend holds a story, a tradition, and a healing touch.
The calabash—a sacred gourd revered for millennia—reflects our mission to inspire wellness. Found across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, it’s a vessel for wisdom, healing, and longevity. Known as “everything you need to live,” the calabash provides fruit for nourishment, seeds to plant anew, and a sturdy gourd for carrying water. In African traditions, it’s seen as a keeper of scared knowledge, while in China it symbolizes protection, family wellness, and good fortune. That’s why we chose it as our name: Calabash Tea + Tonic is a source of nourishment, wellness, and unity, carrying the essence of health and harmony we aim to share with our global community.
