A decorative black and white illustration featuring a teapot, books, and floral elements with the words 'the cottage shoppe' and 'happy'.

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Gourmet Loose
Leaf Teas

Discover our unique loose leaf tea blends—small-batch, thoughtfully composed, and perfect for everyday ritual. Each blend pairs premium whole leaves with carefully chosen botanicals, herbs, and spices to balance flavor and aroma. From bright, uplifting black teas and delicate whites to soothing herbal tisanes and vibrant green leaves, our selection offers something for every mood and moment.

Expect clear tasting notes, artful packaging, and artisan care in every bag. Brewing instructions and recommended steep times are included so you can enjoy consistent results, whether you prefer a brisk morning cup or a gentle evening infusion. Sourced for quality and blended for brilliance, our teas make simple pleasures feel special—sip, savor, and slow down.

Artisan Sugar Cubes

Gourmet handcrafted sugar cubes transform everyday tea, coffee, or specialty sipper into a moment of delight. Each cube is carefully molded from premium, responsibly sourced sugar and subtly infused with delicate natural flavors. Vanilla, Lemon, Mint, Rose, Elderflower, and Coconut. Beautifully elegant and designed to enhance without overpowering. Pantry stable packaged and made with simple, high-quality ingredients, these sugar cubes bring a whimsical, refined sweetness to every cup.

Finishing Salts

What started as a casual addition to our annual family and friends gift baskets has now become a strong favorite and signature staple item for foodies. The long-lasting 4 oz jars provide generous depth of all natural cottage-grown flavors with just a dusting. Easy to use on everything and ideally suited for soft cheeses, bagels, croutons, eggs, meats, soups, and oysters. Expect to relish the robust freshness of our cottage herb salts and their savory garden seasoning.

Artwork


Discover our digital download gallery featuring original watercolor and acrylic artwork by Aria La Faye. Each piece is carefully curated for its color, texture, and mood—perfect for bringing personality to your home, office, or gift projects. Instant downloads make it easy to print at your preferred size and on your favorite medium, so you can frame, mount, or craft with confidence. Browse the collection to find a one-of-a-kind work that complements your space and elevates your interior.

Wildhood

(Noun) a childhood characterized by wonder, outdoor whimsy, and wildlife encounters.

Brought to life through gorgeously illustrated nature studies I create as an artist and homeschool mum for gentle educational enrichment.

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Decorative porch area with yellow door, potted plants, pink rocking chair with striped pillow, and a bunch of flowers in a white container.
A cup of tea on a matching floral saucer with a gold spoon, set on a white marble surface amidst an assortment of breakfast foods including bread, sliced meats, cheese, berries, and sliced watermelon, with a rustic and cozy kitchen background.
A small yellow chick sitting on a gold spoon, resting inside a teacup with a saucer underneath.
A corner of a room with a large wall clock, a framed landscape painting, a bouquet of colorful flowers in a vase, a lit candle in a holder, and a framed photograph of a man wearing a crown and glasses, all on top of a wooden surface.