Celestial Seasonings is a tea company based in Boulder, Colorado that specializes in herbal teas, but also sell black, green, white, and oolong teas. They account for over $100,000,000. in herbal tea blend sales in the U.S. annually. All of their teas are certified kosher and all natural, and many are certified organic as well. Celestial Seasonings founders started gathering herbs and flowers in the mountains surrounding Boulder and started selling them to local health food stores in 1969 and were selling internationally by 1977.
Celestial Seasonings uses over 500,000 pounds of peppermint and spearmint in their popular herb teas each year. Their bagging machines are capable of bagging 1,000 bags per minute and seal each bag with an adhesive applied at 150 degrees C. By manufacturing their teabags without string, tags, or overwrap, they are able to eliminate over 3,617,000 pounds of waste each year.
Celestial Seasonings uses over 500,000 pounds of peppermint and spearmint in their popular herb teas each year. Their bagging machines are capable of bagging 1,000 bags per minute and seal each bag with an adhesive applied at 150 degrees C. By manufacturing their teabags without string, tags, or overwrap, they are able to eliminate over 3,617,000 pounds of waste each year.
We enjoyed sampling several new flavors of tea while waiting for our tour to begin. My favorite was Sleepytime Vanilla. Each box is illustrated with often whimsical drawings or paintings, a different image for each flavor intended to represent the feeling the tea produces to the consumer. There is, of course, a wonderful gift shop at the end of the tour where you can purchase teas and accessories.
After leaving Boulder, we headed northwest on Route 36 to Lyons, then Route 7 through the Roosevelt National Forest. It was a gorgeous drive through steep hills and following a mountain stream that ran along side the road.
This pedestrian covered bridge crosses over a gurgling mountain stream and connects the old part of town and the new shopping center.
The last little town we went through was Black Hawk with a population of 118 making it the least populous city in Colorado. Once a historic mining settlement founded in 1859, the town declined during the 20th century, but has been revived in recent years after the establishment of casino gambling in 1991.
After leaving Boulder, we headed northwest on Route 36 to Lyons, then Route 7 through the Roosevelt National Forest. It was a gorgeous drive through steep hills and following a mountain stream that ran along side the road.
We picked up Rout2 72, which, from Estes Park to Black Hawk is know as the Peak to Peak Drive. This route brings you up close and parallel with the Continental Divide.
There are several 14,000 foot peaks (known as 14ers) along this drive. The scenery is outstanding and the aspen are just starting to leaf out.
It was getting close to 5 PM and we couldn't resist stopping at this overlook and having a "tail gate" picnic supper that I had packed before we left. It was like being on top of the world.
You could see for miles down through the valleys. But what I appreciated most was -- listen--- QUIET. All you could hear was the sound of the wind rustling through the aspens. I could stay here in this peaceful place forever. It gives you a sense of appreciation for nature and all that God has given us to enjoy. What a wonderful world!
You could see for miles down through the valleys. But what I appreciated most was -- listen--- QUIET. All you could hear was the sound of the wind rustling through the aspens. I could stay here in this peaceful place forever. It gives you a sense of appreciation for nature and all that God has given us to enjoy. What a wonderful world!
Bill setting the "table" for our picnic supper.
One last picture before we head to Nederland.
Nederland, population 1337, is located about 17 miles west of Boulder and is a quirky little town in three parts: the funky, the one block old town, and a new shopping center. This town hall is in part of the funky area,along with several bars and eating places.
Nederland, population 1337, is located about 17 miles west of Boulder and is a quirky little town in three parts: the funky, the one block old town, and a new shopping center. This town hall is in part of the funky area,along with several bars and eating places.
The street going between these two buildings is the old town area which includes a natural foods store, gift shop, and a couple of cafes.
This pedestrian covered bridge crosses over a gurgling mountain stream and connects the old part of town and the new shopping center.
Each August they have NedFest, a three day outdoor music, microbrew, and camping event. located on the shore of Barker Reservoir in the mountains of Nederland.
Leaving Nederland at 8228 feet on Route 72 south we followed the winding road down the mountain past more 14ers.
The last little town we went through was Black Hawk with a population of 118 making it the least populous city in Colorado. Once a historic mining settlement founded in 1859, the town declined during the 20th century, but has been revived in recent years after the establishment of casino gambling in 1991.
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