Two Artists, Two Stories, One Company

The Infused³ Story

It all began with an idea. There’s something comforting about the complexity of a well made drink after work that just relaxes us into our evening. During the chaos of the Pandemic that after-work beverage became an important transition from the stresses of being an “essential worker” into home and family life. As time dragged on most of us picked up new hobbies or honed old skills. I learned to make the perfect Old Fashioned at home. I learned how to to properly respect gin and all its floral nuances. I learned about Neolithic Egyptian breadmaking. Don’t judge. Time passed, regular life resumed. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew I could still make my perfect Old Fashioned even better. It could always use smoke. It could always use fire. I started experimenting with ways to bring those elements into the mix without diluting or over-powering my already perfect cocktail. That’s when Infused³ Cocktail Cubes sprung into existence. Using different smoked peppers, I could bring varying levels of smoke and fire for the right combination that this one drink is demanding. It took some time to get the mixes right, the cubes the right consistency, the right level of spice with the proper amount of sweetness. But now I offer them to you along with my Herbal line to do the same thing with gin as well as spiced sugar rimmers for you to bring that something extra to just about any thing you can create. It’s been an adventure; one that isn’t over yet. I hope you enjoy my creations as much as I do and share your recipes for your perfect cocktail with me!

Cheers y’all!
Ryan

Blend Effect Teas

Blend Effect hand-blended teas from Coppertree Labs are made for anyone who enjoys tea. I've created and sold tea blends since 2010, and approachability has always been at the front of my mind for every one. Tea is not just for those who want the perfect experience; it’s for anyone who enjoys the taste of tea.

The Idiomatic Series, my first jarred set, is a fun dive into a variety of bold flavors. Pleased As Punch was my very first tea blend ever, and I thought it would be fun to come up with a whole set featuring names based on common idioms. It was so enjoyable coming up with not only the tea blends for this set, but also names that fit each flavor!

As a graphic designer and photographer, I was intent on creating our logos, labels, and other pieces, and on taking photos for all our products across the Coppertree Labs collection. It has been quite an experience simultaneously crafting three brands from the ground up, but I’ve been able to draw upon a few decades of experience, so it was a fun challenge.

I hope you have as much fun drinking these teas as I did developing and naming them!

Becky
Founder, Blend Effect, Coppertree Labs