Herbal Teas - Teabags

Hibiscus is cultivated throughout the tropics and is reknown for its tart, fruity flavour and crimson colour.

Here we have combined Hibiscus with the tropical flavours of Rose Hips, Orange Peel and Lemongrass to create a fresh, tangy and satisfying blend to soothe your senses.

Try this unique blend today, hot or cold, for a taste of the tropics!

Hibiscus is cultivated throughout the tropics; its flowers are highly prized for making jams, jellies, sauces, and beverages.

Lemongrass is a sub-tropical herb known for its strong citrus flavour and aroma. It became a popular edition to tea blends in the 1970s and was quickly accepted in Europe.

By blending these tropical flavours together, we have created a tart and fruity tea that is kid friendly and truly wonderful hot or cold.

Hawthorn is found mainly in Europe, eastern Asia, and eastern North America. Its use has been growing since the 1800's. In Britain, Hawthorn was an important part of many May festivals and was known as 'May flower'. In France, Hawthorn goes by the name "l'epine noble" (a noble thorn) from the belief that the crown of thorns worn by Christ was made of its branches.

Hawthorn boasts dark-green lobed, toothed leaves and in late spring it yields clusters of lovely, sweet scented white flowers. The interaction of leaf and flower make for a taste that is sweet, yet slightly bitter.

Hawthorn is found mostly in Europe, eastern Asia and eastern North America and its use has been growing since the 1800's. In Britain, Hawthorn was an important part of many May festivals and was known as 'May flower'. In France, Hawthorn goes by the name "l'epine noble" (a noble thorn) from the belief that the crown of thorns worn by Christ was made of its branches.

Hawthorn is a member of the Rose family: rosaceae. It's a small, compact shrub-tree with white bark, hard wood, and sharp thorns. It produces small berries called "haws" which look like tiny apples or Rose Hips. Enjoy!

Gotu Kola has been used in India and the islands of the Indian Ocean for centuries and is part of Ayurveda, the traditional herbal medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. It was also mentioned in the Shennong Herbal, a manuscript compiled in China about 2,000 years ago. This herb, which grows in tropical regions between sea level and 1,000 feet altitude, is known among herbalists as "food for the brain."

For centuries Ginger has been used in the Far East, especially China. This aromatic and spicy plant was introduced to the Americas by the Spaniards and is now widely cultivated in southeast Asia.

Today, Ginger is used extensively in many cuisines of the world, and is a traditional drink in many Asian cultures.

Our Ginger Root does not contain sulfates.

Ginger has been used in Asia for over 5,000 years, and remains a key ingredient in both traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. This spicy rhizome is great medicinally and is widely used as an everyday spice.

Peppermint is known for its clean, refreshing flavour and sensation of coolness. It is widely used as a flavouring agent and fragrant oil.

Ginger and Peppermint combine to complement each other for a spicy, yet refreshing tea without caffeine.

Our Ginger Root does not contain sulfates.

Ginger is believed to have originated in southeast Asia and has been in continuous use for nearly 5000 years. It still remains a key ingredient in both traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. This aromatic spicy rhizome is great medicinally and is widely used as an everyday spice.

This blend of Ginger and Lemongrass is naturally a well-balanced spicy favourite, sure to be an instant hit with young and old alike.

Our Ginger Root does not contain sulfates!

Feverfew is a native to Europe, but has since been naturalized to North America. It is a strongly aromatic herb that has gained popularity since the 1970s for its medicinal benefits.

Lemongrass is a herb grass with a strong citrus flavor and aroma. Its ability to blend with other herbs has made it a popular addition to many tea blends.

Feverfew and Lemongrass combine to complement each other, creating a unique blend with a gentle lemon flavour.

Fennel was known as foeniculum to the ancient Romans, a name derived from the fact that it smells like hay while growing.

The Romans ate the stalks of this plant like celery or asparagus. Today, hybrid varieties exist to provide larger stalks but the focus has now changed to the seeds, which have a similar taste. This tea has a pleasant aromatic flavour with a hint of licorice and is excellent when paired with fish.

Eyebright grows in damp woods and meadows throughout Europe. The flower has the appearance of a bloodshot eye, having purple stripes and yellow spots. This herb is semi-parasitic and grows successfully only where suckers can attach themselves to certain grass roots from which it can obtain nutrients.

Eyebright is a very old and well respected herb in folk medicine. It is usually used as an external wash, poultice, or enjoyed as a tea.

This Australian native has been naturalized to many parts of the world for use as a decorative tree and an herbal remedy.

A time-honoured folk remedy, Eucalyptus can be used for many complaints, but is an especially useful tonic for symptoms involving the respiratory tract. The high oil content of the leaves makes Eucalyptus tea an effective inhalant. Make an extra hot cup of tea to evaporate the volatile oils, then just breathe in the steam!

This fragrant herb, also known as Elderberry Flower, has been found in stone and bronze age excavations and was used extensively by the ancient Greeks.

The Elder tree produces creamy-white flowers in late spring which are followed by bunches of purplish black juicy berries in early autumn.

Because of traditional Native American uses and its continued use today, Elder Flower is also known as the medicine chest of the country people. We hope you enjoy this wonderful tea.