Herbal Teas - Teabags

Also known as "red bush," Rooibos is native to the mountainous regions of South Africa. It grows to a height of 6 feet and bears long, needle like leaves. In late summer, the leaves are harvested, moistened, bruised and left to dry or "ferment" in the sun, a process which turns the tea a brick red colour.

Rooibos is renown for being caffeine-free and has a very high antioxidant level, even when compared to green tea. It has a refreshing flavour and can be steeped for long periods without becoming bitter due to its low tannin content. Drink it plain or add milk and sugar for a different flavour.

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Considered a very important herb, Rhodiola has a history of use in herbalism since the first century, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia. It is also known as Golden Root, Rose Root, Aaron's Rod, King's Crown and Arctic root. The traditional chinese herbalist call it hóng jing tiān
Rhodiola grows in sub-actic and alpine regions of the north . When the roots are dug up and washed, they smell like roses!

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Raspberries are a summertime favourite of many, and are easily recognized throughout the northern hemisphere by their flexible stalks, tough thorns, lovely flowers, and delicious fruit.

Tasting pleasant, but nothing like the fruit, Raspberry leaves have been used since ancient times in the folk remedies of many cultures. Today, the tradition continues with Raspberry leaf as one of the most important herbs in North American and European folk medicine.

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This herb was known to the ancients as 'triphyllon' and 'triolium' after its three leaves joined at the stem; the trinity of which was once considered evidence of the divine powers of this herb. In an old herbal publication, Red Clover was described as being "God's greatest herbal blessing to mankind."

Brewing a bright green cup, with the sweet scent of fresh-cut hay, Red Clover makes a great tea with many time honoured benefits.

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Plantain has an honoured medicinal history in its native Europe and has spread to all continents in the last few centuries. In fact, it was spread so rapidly by settlers that it was coined "White-man's footprint" by the North-American natives. The unattractive and tenacious Plantain is the scourge of gardeners, but is still highly respected around the world for its unique properties.

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The use of mint is documented in the Bible and in herbal manuals of ancient apothecaries. In those times, mint was a different plant closely related to the bland “horse mint” or “wild mint.” It is only through thousands of years of horticulture that we now have such a potently aromatic and invigorating herb as Peppermint.

Renowned for its clean, refreshing flavour and sensation of coolness, Peppermint is by far one of the most famous herbs in the ritual of tea.

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Perhaps the most widely used herb from Central and South America, Pau D'Arco is the shredded inner bark from a tall, stately, full leafed tree which may be used alone or in combination with other herbs.

Pau D'Arco is also known as ipe roxo, lapachoor and taheebo tea. There is evidence that this herb was popular in the old Inca Empire and is still used today by the natives of Brazil.

Western herbalism has only recently discovered Pau D’Arco; it has now become very important in our herbal medicine cabinet.

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Passion Flower, also known as maracuja, was first discovered in Peru by a Spanish doctor in 1569. He documented the native’s use of the herb and took it back to Europe where it eventually became widely cultivated. Passion Flower was introduced into North American medicine in the mid 1800's, and has been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes for over 200 years. Today, Passion Flower is widely employed by herbalists and health practitioners around the world for a variety of medicinal purposes.

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Indigenous to eastern Europe, Parsley has a long history of use in Turkey and Lebanon. Later, the English would spread it around the world after learning its many uses. Associated with spiritual protection, war, and St. Peter, the Greeks originally used Parsley as a garnish to guard a meal from evil. The tradition of garnishing with Parsley continues today, but the purpose is different; it has a fresh clean flavour and many medicinal benefits that chefs appreciate.

Brewing a nice green cup, with aromas of a summer garden, Parsley tea is an ancient and revered beverage that is being rediscovered today.

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Native to Central America, Papaya's fruit and leaves have been used since ancient times. It is still common in Latin America to consume the steamed leaves as a vegetable or use them to wrap and tenderize meats.

Peppermint, one of the most famous herbs, is reknown for its clean, refreshing flavour and sensation of coolness. It is widely used as a flavouring agent and fragrant oil.
Papaya and Peppermint combine and complement each other for a refreshing and caffeine free tea.

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Native to the tropics of the Americas, Papaya has been in continuous cultivation for several centuries, principally for its sweet fruit. The leaves are widely used in cooking and contain an enzyme that is useful in tenderizing tough meat. In some parts of South Asia, the young leaves are steamed and eaten like spinach.

Papaya was once considered a mystical tree; its leaves were used for medicine and its fruit for food. It remains one of the most popular herbs in Central and South America.

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Oats is an annual grass, easily distinguished from wheat or barley by its loose, flowering head and the papery covering of the grain. This plant is widely distributed throughout the world and is generally cultivated for its seeds.

The tops of this praire grass have been harvested before maturity, when the seeds are still in the milky white stage. When harvested this way, Oatstraw’s properties vary from the ripened grain and make for an excellent tea.

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Nettle is native to North America and Europe and can be found with ease in most abandoned fields and hedgerows. Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is the most common species; deriving its name from its tiny stinging hairs, which don't sting once dried or boiled. Harvested in its young stage, good quality nettle should be light green - with a light vegetable flavour. Beyond being used as a nutritious food in many cultures and traditions, Nettle is one of the most important herbs in herbalism - and is used in a wide variety of ways. Learn More

Mullein is native to Europe and North Africa, but has been naturalized to fields and grassy meadows in most parts of the world. It is a member of the snapdragon family and is easily recognized by its tall yellow flowers.

In India, Mullein was used to guard against evil spirits, while the Native Americans adopted Mullein for ceremonies, smoking, and medicine.

Today, the plant is used for teas, extracts, poultices and salves.

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