6 | LUXlife Magazine Offering a sacred sanctuary in the form of a luxury wellness tea brand, MODESTINE® was crafted by a woman to support other women as they navigate life’s biggest transformations, such as motherhood, perimenopause, or midlife changes. The company does this by specialising in organic, ethically-sourced teas and ritual products, many of which offer supportive benefits during these transitions. To find out more about these products, we caught up with Laura Shanley, the founder and of this deeply personal and award-winning wellness tea brand in the US. 䉥獴⁗潭敮猠 䱵硵特⁗敬汮敳猠 䝩晴猠㈰㈵ₖ⁕oA ceremonial offerings. This level of depth makes Laura a beacon of soulnourishing energy at the women’s tea circles she visits, and whether she is curating blends for these groups or boxing them to sell through her online store, the authenticity and soulful nature of these teas, which come from within, shines at every turn. These elements reflect the wider ethos of the brand, which was also inspired by Grandma Modestine. A matriarch, revered elder, and a medicine woman in her own right, it was her who taught Laura that plants are sacred, that tea is ceremony, and that rest is resistance. Laura told us: “Our core values were built from that very foundation; rooted in ritual, rest, and reclamation. We believe in the healing power of plants, in the sacredness of slowing down, and in creating intentional spaces for women.” This also shapes the brand’s view on luxury, which is not about price for Laura, but about presence. By existing at the intersection of sacred healing and refined intentionality, these organic teas for women’s health offer a new sense of luxury – as well as chance for women in the midst of life’s transformations to come home to themselves. It is in this way that the products offered by MODESTINE®️ fulfil this idea of the ‘perfect gift’. Keen to share these products with as many women as possible, Laura is excited to announce the brand’s recent expansion within the gift market, as its items are currently being sold at Cannella, a lifestyle boutique and gift ship located Mount Cinnamon Beach and Wellness Resort in Grenada. This is just the beginning for this luxury wellness tea brand, with more opportunities set to unfold with other resorts across the island. 鍉璒猠L畬氭捩r捬攠浯浥湴Ⱐ扲楮杩n朠獡捲敤⁰污 ĞáÝă×ăğáΨŎfΨŎÿáΨĘ¾ğÝΨŎÿ¾ŎΨ Reflecting on these prospects, Laura shared: “I would love to acknowledge the visionary founder of the Council on Sustainable Fashion and Design of Grenada, Shannen Kaylia Henry, for making this dream come true. Through her initiatives, Shannen is bringing visibility to Grenadian brands, positioning us as integral parts of the island’s hospitality and tourism economy. This continues to uplift the whole Caribbean, and reminds us that luxury, sustainability, and cultural heritage can and must coexist.” In a world where wellness products are watered down and brands chase trends, remaining authentic to ancestral wisdom, ethical sourcing, and intentional ritual sets MODESTINE® apart. To view its full range of Caribbeaninspired teas and accessories – as well as the other like-minded products it offers – simply use the link below. Contact: Laura Shanley Company: MODESTINE® Web Address: https://bymodestine.com/ hen Western medicine could come up with no solutions for the shifts Laura’s body was going through when she was deep in the throes of perimenopause – initially diagnosed as ‘just stress’ by doctors – she turned to the ancient wisdom inherent in the hands of Grandma Modestine and the rest of her Caribbean heritage. The sacred plants from this region became, as they had to so many over the centuries, her medicine, helping to alleviate symptoms such as night sweats, frozen shoulder, and fatigue. Soon after, Laura began to study the art and ceremony of tea under the tutelage of a naturopathic doctor and a renowned Buddhist tea master, becoming a certified tea sommelier. Named after Grandma Modestine, MODESTINE® became her offering, with its Caribbean-inspired teas for self-care, such as Sage It Up, for hot flashes and night sweats; Caribbean Crème, to offer midlife radiance; and Ritual + Rise, a mindful morning blend, all being deeply rooted in the ancestral wellness rituals of her people. All of this is incredibly personal to Laura, who found herself frustrated that ‘wellness’ had become a trend, not a way of life. However, thanks to businesses like hers, Laura explained: “The wellness industry is shifting from commodified self-care to intentional and ancestral reconnection.” She continued: “I witness this shift during my curated tea circles and ceremonies. People are craving more than products; they’re craving presence, meaning, connection, and ritual. This is exactly where MODESTINE®️ lives.” Going beyond crafting teas, Laura weaves stories into her beverages, which double as both meditation and W Photo Credit: Sloane Dakota Photo
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