We’re looking forward to introducing you to Britt Mediana. Check out our conversation below.
Britt, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
To be honest, I am extremely proud of the brand that The Darling Drip has become. What no one sees is that I am doing it all alone. I personally sew every apron, and hand blend every tea. But my work doesn’t stop there, I create every label design from start to finish. From designing the label to printing them, cutting them out and applying each one by hand. Then I fill every bag myself. Everything you see from the Darling Drip truly goes through my hands. Even every social media post, every news letter email. I do this all so that you as a customer, can enjoy the fullness of each blend as a true gift. I have worked so hard to create this brand that hopefully speaks for itself. All while being a stay at home mom to my two boys, homeschooling my oldest, as my husband works to keep our family thriving. It has been my biggest accomplishment to be able to sit here today and say this has all come from my hands through the grace of God.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Yes! Hi my name is Britt Median, I am the founder and creator of The Darling Drip. The Darling Drip is a slow-living brand that exists to help guid women, and men, back to themselves through the art of crafted teas, creating stillness, and slowing down in a fast paced world. I believe that life is too short, and if we don’t learn to create slow moments we will miss the fullness that life can give us. The thing that makes The Darling Drip unique isn’t so much the “slow living lifestyle” It’s not about changing who you are to enjoy slow moments, it’s about learning how to create them yourself in your everyday life, whether its giving you a 15 minute tea break sipping from a gorgeous porcelain tea cup, or wearing a custom hand made apron while cooking dinner or even doing the dishes. By adding these little moments of joy it helps bring life back into the mundane.
I started the Darling Drip because I was in desperate need of some joy, I had two little boys under two, and life was dragging me down. I couldn’t just go some where whenever I needed a break, it was in my time of desperation that I chose to make a moment for myself to slow down and breathe. Having a pot of tea everyday while my boys napped taught me it was ok to sit, I could give myself time to just be, and it brought a little bit if fancy into my mess of mom life. From there I began sewing pretty aprons inspired by vintage styles. These aprons felt like a dress I could put on for 30 minutes of cooking, then I would take it off and go back to being mom. Just for a little time in my day I now felt pretty doing something mundane, and fancy while sipping on tea that allowed me to just be. I’m passionate about helping others by giving them tools to create slow moments.
Since June of this year, I have launched 4 teas that I created myself. Using my own recipes, as well as blending them by hand. I don’t outsource teas that are pre-blended. That is one thing I am proud to say for my brand. Everything is truly hand made and created in house. I’m excited to share that this Holiday season I will be launching three new tea blends, one is called My Good Man. I created it to honor the men who work so hard for their loved ones, and need a moment for themselves. I had my husband in mind when making it. He enjoys a good cigar to unwind, and this tea is designed to pair perfectly with the smokiness of that cigar. Because, men need a moment to slow down and breathe as well. This blend along with my two Christmas blends A Cup Of Cheer, and Oh! Christmas Tea, will be released November 1st.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I always struggled with simply believing in myself at all, especially as a child. I am the youngest of 4 kids, I loved having siblings, but because I was always the youngest, and the smallest, confidence did not come natural for me. Looking back at my younger self, I see a little girl who would choose to sit and never tried anything for fear of failing. I had passions but was too scared to try. Looking at my life now, I can say that is not the case anymore. I feel confident in who I am and what I can accomplish. My husband has been a huge factor in that. I’m grateful that he saw the strength in me, when I didn’t see it myself.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
This is a great question. Suffering is a very tricky and personal journey to go through. And for me, suffering taught me that sometimes things in life happen out of your will. And when they do, it is a process to get to the other side. There is another side, but you have to go through the process of healing and growing to get there. With success, it can happen over night, or take years. You cant heal from suffering over night. It demands to be felt as well as time, and I personally don’t think you grow from success. It’s in that moment of suffering when you learn what you are capable of.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
I personally believe a fad comes with noise, but a true foundational shift will settle into your soul. A fad tends to ask for your attention. Where as a shift will be seen throughout your life. It you only get joy out of it in the moment, and you find yourself constantly seeking for it, thats how you know its just a passing phase. True life changing shifts again will imbed itself into who you are and you become better for it For example, to me a fad would be self – care products. You only take care of yourself in the moment of using that product. Rather than actually seeing the value of your worth, that by you taking care of yourself all day in your health, your circle of friends, your sleep, you can now pour out onto others. Self care shouldn’t be about you, it should be about you being filled up to pour out.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I truly hope that when I’ve passed on in this life, that others will say I cherished time with my loved ones the most. I want to be known by my friends and family that as the one who always showed up, always picked up the phone, always had the time to stop and pray for them. As busy as my life is, and can become, I want to b able to show others it’s not too busy to stop and be present.
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- Website: https://thedarlingdrip.com
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