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Update #5: Where there's a will there's a way...
Firstly, I want to thank all of you so very much for your support and pledges. I am sad that this did not get funded but I'm not giving up so easily. Instead, I am taking the advice of one of my backers and have decided to take pre-orders.
I am thrilled to have recently found a kitchen not far from me that I can rent by the hour. That frees the financial burden greatly. But with deposits, insurance, rental, permit/license fees, etc. It is still too much for me to do on my own at this point in time.
I have set up my website to accept orders. On each page there is a note explaining that it is a pre-order and there will be a delay in shipping. Exactly how long of a delay I cannot say, that depends on how many orders I get and how quickly. I will keep everyone updated as to the progress regularly and be happy to refund any money sent for an order if you should change your mind.
So if you are still interested and would like to order Mother Henriot's Elixir or any of our other teas or products, please visit terrastella.weebly.com.
Thank you all so very very much!
Sincerely,
Kate Henriot-Jauw
Update #4: With 58 Hours to Go...
As I write this, that is how much time I have left. Sadly, the probability of me reaching my goal is not so high. However, I plan on moving forward, it'll just take me a little longer!
For those of you still interested in the tea, if you would like to send to me your email address, I will let you know when I have things in order and am able to sell on line, out of state, out of country, etc..
Thank you all for your support and your interest in this project.
Sincerely,
Kate Henriott-Jauw
Update #3: Table Side Service
My idea with this tea is that although of course it can be brewed at home, that it be available in Tea Rooms and Coffee Houses. I am working on sort of reverse engineering the beautiful Absinthe Fountain to hold hot water, and stay hot, as opposed to ice water. It would be filled with the water that had already been infused with the seeds. From the fountain it would drip into the glass where the spoon rests. The spoon would hold not only a sugar cube but the remaining leaves of the tea where it would then steep into the glass.
I would like to hit as many senses as possible with this tea experience. So it isn't just the great taste, but the smell, the visual beauty, the history and mystery of it. If a tea could have a gender, this one would be feminine and very sensual. That's what I'm hoping to bring.
Update #2: Label Art Finished
I've just finished the label for the tea. It depicts the Goddess Artio in a cave with her bear. The herbs of the tea are pictured in the border. I'm happy with how it turned out. This is the art available in the 4X6 print, I may decide to do some bigger...
Update #1: Off to a great start!
Although I have several friends who have had great success using Kickstarter to fund their art, this is my first time. I have to say it is exciting, nerve-wracking and addictive!
I'm thankful for a forum like this. I love seeing the creativity and am inspired by so many projects here.
For all of you who have jumped in here to support my tea right off the bat, I thank you. At this point I am working hard to network and spread the word. I'm confident that many others would be interested in this as well, the trick is letting them know it exists.
So feel free to "talk me up" to all your friends! I'd be more than happy to answer questions, provide more links, photos or videos...whatever may be needed.
Having your support is encouraging and appreciated!
Thank you,
Kate
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A 4x6 print featuring the unique label art for Mother Henriot's Elixir. Hand signed thanking you for being in on the ground level of a tea revolution as well as a sample of the tea. The print depicts Artio, ancient Goddess of the Bear Clans, she was later known as Artemis. Artemisia Absinthium is one of the herbs used in our tea.
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Mother Henriot's Elixir tea, (enough to make a 4 cup pot of tea) includes a filter, filter holder and a "Thank You' post card of the unique label art as described above. (For international shipping please add an additional $5. Thanks!)
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All of the above plus a beautiful "Hatpin Pendant" which doubles as the holder for the tea filter. Each one is handmade and ready to be added to a chain of your choice. Wear the pendant so you are always ready to brew your cup of tea! Once removed, it acts as a filter holder for an individual cup of Mother Henriot's Elixir. See photos and video at the Absinthe Tea link of www.terrastella.weebly.com. (For international shipping please add an additional $5. Thanks!)
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Mother's Day Special! Get your Mother Henriot's Elixir packaged in a special glass T-Cup with our "Love Your Mother" logo, filters and filter holder.
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A very cool, if we do say so ourselves, T shirt designed by Artist (and husband) Ted Jauw. A Heraldic Design in black and white. Check out the photo at www.terrastella.weebly.com
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A very special Art Nouveau Style "Mother Henriot's Elixir" Advertising Poster. (16X20) Hand signed and numbered, the poster depicts La Fee Vert pouring a pot of Absinthe Tea. She is surrounded by a stylized depiction of the leaves of Artemisia. Plus a sample of Mother Henriot's Elixir. Head over to www.terrastella.weebly.net for photos of the rewards! (For international shipping please add an additional $5. Thanks!)
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Poster and sample of Mother Henriot's Elixir, filters and 4X6 label art. This poster as described by my husband and artist "is an homage to childhood art heroes Frank Frazetta and Roger Dean. Yeah, I'm that old. The illustration will be a story in Surcadiana (my blog) and will explain all of the symbols, goddesses, Latin and what the heck it has to do with Absinthe tea..." the Goddess Artio in her cave with her bear.
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A hand signed and numbered Advertising Poster (16X20) depicting the Goddess Artio with her bear. Done in an Art Nouveau style. She is featured in a Quimperware style teacup filled with the herbs of the tea. The background shows the moutains of Switzerland, from which my family originates. The Quimper is depicted to add another ancestral layer as that company used to be owned by the Henriot's. Plus a sample of Mother Henriot's Elixir. Head over to www.terrastella.weebly.net for photos of the rewards! (For international shipping please add an additional $5. Thanks!)
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"Love Your Mother" Mother's Day special: A beautiful Art Nouveau style advertising poster depicting Mom with a teacup on her head and a teapot in her hands, whimsical and fun, springtime colors, hand signed. This reward comes with a Mother Henriot's Elixir packaged in our "Love your Mother" T-cup, filters and a hatpin pendant, plus the link to our family's Swiss tea cookie recipe!
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A full size box of Mother Henriot's Elixir Tea plus filters, handmade Hatpin pendant/decorative filter holder and post card of the label art and 16x20 Advertising Poster. (For international shipping please add an additional $5. Thanks!)
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Special limited addition wooden box complete with "branded" art work and filled with Mother Henriot's Elixir Tea. Plus your own custom blend with unique name and label as well as your choice of 5 other Terra Stella Teas (which can be viewed at terrastella.weebly.com), includes filters and Hatpin pendant/decorative filter holder. (For international shipping please add an additional $5. Thanks!)
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Kate Henriott-Jauw is an artist, entrepreneur, herbalist and foodie. She has been creating teas, tisanes and spice blends with her husband Ted for over five years through Terra Stella. As Michigan Retailer of the Year in 2006, Kate is as well known for her charitable work as her fine herbal tea blends. Enjoying food, flavors and fun along with her family of seven children and sharing all things creative, artistic, even a little anachronistic is a spiritual mission for her. She is excited to bring all these loves to the world through her newest tea.
