Teas

Burdock has a long history of use as a cultivated vegetable and medicine. This Russian native immigrated to North America with the settlers and is now a common and tenacious weed. Burdock was extensively used by the Native Americans and was later included as a key ingredient in the ‘Caisse formula,’ an herb blend extensively used to this day.

Burdock has a sweet and slightly bitter flavour which makes for a delicious tea. This herb has many beneficial properties, and makes a great caffeine free coffee substitute.

With this bulk package you can create a vast array of home remedies including tinctures, capsules, poultices, salves and, of course, herbal tea.

Burdock has a long history of use as a cultivated vegetable and medicine. This Russian native now grows as a weed in much of North America and Europe.
Growing 2-5 feet tall, with a thick woody stem and deep roots, you can spot Burdock in country pastures and along fencerows. It is recognized by its purple flowers and round burrs that are known for sticking to hikers clothing.

Burdock has a bitter and sweet flavour which makes for a delicious tea.

Widely cultivated in the middle ages, Blessed Thistle is a native of the Mediterranean region, and can now be found in much of the northern hemisphere. It loves to grow in the full sunshine, has prickly leaves and yellow flowers with red highlights.

Today, Blessed Thistle is often cultivated in Europe as a medicinal herb and for its oil yielding seed. Its popularity is on the rise due to its unique properties and recognition of old herbal wisdom.
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Blackberry has been in use throughout the world for ages. The ancient Greeks and Romans used the leaves and roots for their medicinal properties both internally and topically and prized the fruit as a delicacy. In the New World, the same was true of our indigenous peoples.

Blackberry leaf tea doesn't taste like blackberries at all, it tastes more like black tea thanks to the special fermentation process. The tea is flavourful, high in tannins, and contains no caffeine, which explains why it's often used as a tea substitute

This is a medium bodied Black Tea that is low in tannins and brews to a rich red colour. It’s a smooth and flavourful beverage with a rich aroma that makes an excellent addition to breakfast, or can be enjoyed throughout the day. Add a drop of milk and sugar to bring out its delicate sweetness.

Earl Grey is a blend of Black Tea that is infused with the natural essential oil of Bergamot Orange, resulting in a mildly tart and refreshing taste unique to this variety. After brewing to a rich red colour, you will find a pleasing citrus perfume and fruity flavour at the back of your tongue. Enjoying a few sips of this tea will allow you to appreciate its smoky undertone. This is a medium body tea with low tannins that should be enjoyed black or with a very slight amount of sugar and milk.

This complex, full-bodied tea brews to a rich, dark colour and has a wonderful fruity/grapey taste and aroma reminiscent of muscat grapes. Overall, this tea starts smooth and finishes clean. Perfect for any time of day, this “champagne of teas” is best taken without milk or sugar so all its subtle complexness can be appreciated.

Originating in Sri Lanka, Ceylon tea is considered by many to be the best tea in the world. A favourite among tea drinkers, it has a refreshing, distinctive, medium body and smooth aroma and flavour. Ceylon Black Tea brews to a rich golden colour and can be enjoyed on its own or combined with other herbs and teas.  

To create a milder flavour, a dash of honey or milk can be added to this delightful tea.

Rich Indian Assam Black Tea
Rich, Malty, and full of Flavor

Assam is a full bodied black tea that brews up a burgundy-red cup with rich aromas and an uncomplicated, malty flavour. Enjoy it hot any time of the day with a little milk and sugar to bring out the tea's delicate sweetness. It is also delicious served with lemon or as iced tea for hot summer days.

Native Americans called Black Cohosh "squaw root," suggesting a rich tradition of use in the maintenance of female reproductive health.

Associated with the rich deciduous forests of eastern North America, Black Cohosh is a member of the butter-cup family an has an earthy flavour. Its name is derived from an Algonquin word associated with pregnancy. Today it is widely used in domestic practice for women.

Native Americans called Black Cohosh "squaw root," suggesting a rich tradition of use in the maintenance of female reproductive health.

Associated with the rich deciduous forests of eastern North America, Black Cohosh is a member of the butter-cup family and has an earthy flavour. Its name is derived from an Algonquin word associated with pregnancy. Today it is widely used in domestic practice for women.

Various species of Bilberry grow throughout cooler areas of North America and eastern Europe in acidic, open areas. This hearty plant loves barren terrain and looks and tastes much like common low-bush blueberries. Bilberry is a low deciduous bush with small, bright green, shortly-stalked oval leaves with serrated edges.

Bilberry has been recognized for its medicinal effects since the 12th century when women used the berries to promote good health. The leaves of non-flowering plants are used medicinally.

Bilberry has been recognized for its medicinal effects since the 12th century, when women used the berries to promote good health. The berries were once considered a cure for scurvy because of their high vitamin content.

During World War II, British Royal Air Force pilots would have a good helping of Bilberry jam just prior to a mission to improve their night vision. It was not until nearly 20 years later that scientists began to study the possibility that Bilberry might actually have a beneficial effect on vision.

Astragalus is one of the most famous herbs used traditionally in China. The long oval leaves have a feathery appearance and the Astragalus puts forth handsome bell shaped flowers with pale yellow petals. The root, which is used in herbal preparations, has a yellowish white interior and faint sweet taste. Enjoy!