Teas
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Yerba Maté with Morning Mint
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T5196Yerba Maté grows in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brasil near streams and rivers. It puts forth large white flowers, and has large, oval leaves that are harvested and dried between December and August.
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We have combined organic mints with South America's favourite tea to give you a morning pick-me-up. A great coffee substitute with a get-you-going fresh brewed taste. -
Yerba Maté Roasted
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T5197Yerba Maté, (pronounced herba-may-tay), also known as "Jesuit's tea," comes from the South American Indian name “maté” meaning "drinking vessel" or "gourd". Jesuits added the word "yerba," meaning the herb of excellence.
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This tea grows mainly in Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina, near streams and rivers and puts forth large white flowers. Maté is grown for its leaves; they are harvested and dried from December to August.
When roasted, Yerba Maté becomes complex and full of body, a perfect substitute for your morning coffee. Little wonder this is the preferred beverage of many South Americans. -
Yerba Maté
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T5195Yerba Maté, (pronounced herba-may-tay), comes from the Indian name maté meaning "drinking vessel" or "gourd". Jesuits added the word "yerba," meaning the herb of excellence. This tea grows mainly in Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina, near streams and rivers. Yerba Maté is grown for its leaves; they are harvested and dried from December to August.
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In some South American countries this is a national drink, more popular than coffee or any other type of tea. Add a little lemon or Stevia for a traditional flavour, sit back and enjoy. -
Yellowdock Root
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T5194Native to Europe, Yellowdock is a perennial that grows in fields and meadows that are common throughout the United States and Southern Canada.
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The long golden-hued tap root is cursed by farmers and proud home owners as a troublesome intruder, but praised by old time doctors, early settlers, and herbal practitioners. The greatest medicinal value comes from the yellowish spindle-shaped root.
The tea scarcely has any odour, but an astringent taste that feels very satisfying especially after a hearty meal. -
Yarrow Leaf & Flower (Loosepack)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T694Yarrow has a history dating back as far as the battle of Troy, where it was used to treat injured soldiers and adopted the common name of 'soldier's woundwort'. The ancient Greeks gave yarrow the name "achillea" after Achilles, the legendary heroic warrior.
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This perennial herb grows about 3 feet tall and can be found in Europe, west Asia and North America. The white flowers usually form flat, daisy-like clusters up to a foot across and may be found in pastures, meadows and along roadsides, flowering from summer to autumn. Yarrow makes a very good medicinal tea with a slightly astringent taste.
With this bulk package you can create a vast array of home remedies including tinctures, capsules, poultices, salves and, of course, herbal tea. -
Yarrow Leaf & Flower
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T194Yarrow has a history dating back as far as the battle of Troy, where it was used to treat injured soldiers and adopted the common name of 'soldier's woundwort'. The ancient Greeks gave Yarrow the name ‘Achillea’ after Achilles, the legendary heroic warrior.
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This perennial herb grows to about 3 feet tall and is found in Europe, west Asia, and North America. The white flowers appear in flat, daisy-like clusters. It may be found in pastures, meadows, and along roadsides.
Yarrow makes a very good medicinal tea with a strong, astringent taste. -
Wild Cherry Bark
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T193The Wild Cherry tree is native to the south-western United States. The dark outer bark is rough and separates easily from the trunk. Just under the outer bark, is the tender inner bark, which smells of bitter almonds when collected and is used for tea.
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Wild Cherry has a long history of use and was a herb of importance to the Native Americans. Today, it can be found in many herbal preparations. -
White Tea
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T415Known for its cooling properties, White Tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine compared to Green and Black Teas. This tea has a pleasant, mild flavour with a sweet, slightly smoky undertone. It can be enjoyed after a meal or with mild food so the subtle characteristics can be noticed and appreciated. For a special summer treat, enjoy this delicate tea chilled.
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White Oak Bark
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T192White Oak is a stately and long-lived tree native to Europe which has been completely naturalized to North America. Writings of the esteemed Oak tree have been traced back to the earliest Indo-Germanic religions, giving it great symbolic and religious significance. In the days of the early settlers, Native Americans were using this herb; the uses they recorded for this esteemed herb are still prominent today.
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White & Mint Tea
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T419Known for its cooling properties, white tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine compared to other green and black teas. This white tea has been carefully blended with organic peppermint and spearmint to create a great pick-me-up for morning, afternoon, or night. The premium organic white tea in this blend gives a pleasantly sweet, slightly smoky undertone that will leave you feeling invigorated and refreshed. Enjoy!
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White & Lemon Tea
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T418Known for its cooling properties, White Tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine compared to other green and black teas. This White Tea has been carefully blended with Lemongrass for an authentic lemony treat with a pleasantly sweet, slightly smoky undertone. Enjoy it throughout the day and after dinner or with mild food so the subtle characteristics can be noticed and appreciated. Enjoy!
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White & Jasmine Tea
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T417Mild, sweet white tea has been blended with fragrant Jasmine tea for this taste sensation.
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This blend is delicate and well balanced. It should be enjoyed after a meal or with mild food so the subtle characteristics can be noticed and appreciated. Enjoy! -
White & Green Tea
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T416A perfect blend of mild, sweet white tea has been blended with mild, elegant Chinese Green Tea (Chun Mee)
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Known for its cooling properties, white tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine compared to other green and black teas. It has a pleasant, mild flavour with a sweet, slightly smoky undertone.
We've paired it with an excellent, medium strength Chinese Green tea, known to tea experts as "Chun Mee." Its soft and flowery with a smooth herbal taste that is satisfying and neither harsh, nor quick to go bitter.
This blend is delicate and well balanced. It should be enjoyed after a meal or with mild food so the subtle characteristics can be noticed and appreciated. Enjoy! -
Valerian Root
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T188Valerian derives its name, in part, from the Latin word valere, meaning ‘to be in good heath’ or ‘to make strong.’ It has been in use by the Arabs since the 10th century. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, Valerian has since been naturalized to North America where it grows in low lying, nutrient rich meadows. This distinctive tasting tea is made from Valerian’s many long, slender roots.
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Valerian tea is often used to unwind after a busy day, or enjoyed before bed. -
Valerian Mint
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T189Valerian is a very powerful and distinct tasting root that has been used since the 10th century. It is often used to unwind after a busy day or enjoyed before bed. Peppermint is known for its clean, refreshing flavour and sensation of coolness. It is widely used as a flavouring agent and fragrant oil.
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Blended together, Valerian and Peppermint balance each other to create a relaxing, traditional tea.