Grapevines and Olive Trees

In northern Tuscany, a short drive outside of Lucca, there’s a quiet stone farmhouse overlooking a small vineyard. The Calfata Agricola creates some of Italy’s best biodynamic olive oil and wine.

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Shawn Bankston
Tisanes

Tisanes (sometimes called botanicals) are a variation on classic tea. They don’t contain tea leaves; instead, tisanes are made with herbs, spices, flowers, roots, and other aromatics.

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Tea

Find a high quality green tea or ceremonial grade matcha and set aside a few minutes of your day to enjoy it. Brew it with care, paying attention to each step in the process.

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Cheese

Goat cheese is creamy and tart, with a very mild flavor. But pairing it with Sauvignon Blanc brings out a wider variety of flavors in goat cheese that you might not notice otherwise.

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Shawn Bankston
Denassus Wine Bar

Barcelona is filled with these places: small wine bars that hardly seat 20, staffed by a few jovial, smiling bartenders serving up delicious Natural Wines, complete with a chef who knows the ins and outs of Spanish ingredients, serving uncomplicated, delicious tapas.

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Shawn Bankston
Olive Oil

Olive oil isn’t just delicious. Fresh olive oil is great for you—brimming with polyphenols, antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and other precious compounds that help you live a longer, healthier life.

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Shawn Bankston
Terroirs: London

You’ll know the moment you arrive why Terroirs is our favorite Natural Wine Bar in London. When you enter, it feels like you’ve left the bustle of London and stepped into a bistro in the French countryside.

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Shawn Bankston
Kiln Soho

Kiln’s take on Thai-inspired European follows the same principle as its interior design, wine list, and ingredient selection: less is more.

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Shawn Bankston