About

  • TR

    "Hello, my name is TR and I am a faithful Monred Tea drinker. I have been drinking it for several years not just for the taste (although it's delicious), but also for its health benefits. I have quite a few health issues. One of them was having an infection in my throat, which made it extremely painful to swallow. I was given a hot Monred tea bag and I drank the tea and was able to swallow pain-free for the first time in a couple of weeks. I now consume this tea every week for help with some of my many health issues I have. I have even shared it with my family and they enjoy it as well. I absolutely recommended trying this tea. You won't be disappointed. "

  • Pastor Guice, Detroit, MI.

    "When I drink the teas sold by Gladiator of Health, it always makes me smile. The MonRed tea is a blend of teas and spices that gives me a feeling of warmth and lifts me up. I have made cold and hot teas with their blend and have not been disappointed. I would highly recommend teas sold by Monica. You will too...! "

Growing up in the South with my great grandmother, it was not uncommon to have pieces of tree barks in Mason Jars in the refrigerator door. Back then, my great grandmother was an herbalist or one that practiced the use of plants used to promote healing in people. Tree barks, sulfur and herbs were used for colds and other health issues. That was how I grew up in Louisiana.


Most of the herbs are still being used today, for the same reasons and more. I like the word Herbalist because it expresses accurately what I do. Because of that background it was very easy for me to leave the clothing manufacturing business and focus on my own better health.


Before returning to my roots, I was an international designer and clothing manufacturer. While working in that profession I began to feel unhealthy and ill. I was exposed to formaldehyde while working on a project for one of my clients. The fabric was treated with formaldehyde for colors. But what I also found out that this substance is sometimes used in some foods with coloring.


As a result, I felt the need to return to my roots. God gave me the vision to use was instilled in me by my great grandmother and her use of healthy herbs. My previous career training in manufacturing has also helped to introduce me to the world of better health. Herbs have health benefits and bring you joy.
Gladiator of Health Café has been open for business for five years. Located in the State of Michigan, we have sourced and sold herbs to customers and created custom blended teas. Our most popular product is “Monred Tea.”

We have participated in various “Popups” with the following organizations: 

▫ Wayne State University’s Farmer’s Market 

▫ Palmer Park Farmer’s Market 

▫ Bill Winston Ministries 

▫ Eastern Market 

▫ Dr. Umar Johnson 

▫ Health and Wellness Events 

▫ African American Museum 

▫ Detroit Institute of Arts – Concert of Colors 

▫ Linna (League of Indian Nations of North America) 

▫ Alkebu Lan Village 

▫ Starters Bar and Grill, and 

▫ African World in Ann Arbor 

▫ Health and Wellness 

▫ Donor and Supporter of Ecotek Science Lab of Detroit, Mi 

▫ Detroit Unity Temple bookstore

Gladiator of Health Café also supports the community by participating in “Back to School” events  providing free products for children. We also provide custom orders for parties held in the Metro  Detroit Area.

To share a word of wisdom from my mentor: “when communities are in distressed health, God  will allow certain herbs to grow to heal the community.” Herbs like dandelion, sage and yellow  dock come from the earth, and since we come from the earth, it’s a good match.”