Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

This thistle-like plant is native to the temperate Mediterranean and we use its bitter, silvery green leaves for tea. Artichokes you find in the grocery store are the large, green, unopened flower... [read more]

Mellow and bright, Chamomile is a humble daisy relative, now growing wild in most temperate regions ~ a tough, adaptable plant found along gravelly paths and in poor soils. The small white & yellow... [read more]

Feverfew is native to Europe and has long since found its way into gardens and meadows across North America. With its small, daisy-like blossoms and strong, herbaceous scent, it’s a plant that stands... [read more]

Slow and steady, Ginger root dwells beneath the surface, sending up shoots as it grows longer ~ spiciness increasing with age. Traditionally cultivated across South Asia, Ginger can be found in most... [read more]

Hibiscus is found in many gardens as “Rose of Sharon.” You can spot its enormous flowers in red, white, pink, or purple. The tea variety is a different species, with paler flowers and a darker core... [read more]

Crimson in the cup and brisk on the palate, this blend highlights intensely crimson Hibiscus ~ grown across warm tropical and subtropical regions. Its naturally tart, fruit-forward taste sets the... [read more]

Bitter and satisfying, Hops are used in beer across Europe and North America. The flower cones (called strobili) are used ~ coming from long climbing bines (stiff hairs that help the plant climb and... [read more]

Bright and breezy, this fragrant grass brings a clean citrus lift to the cup. Lemongrass thrives in warm, humid climates, forming tall, blade-like leaves in dense clumps across many subtropical... [read more]

Lemongrass is native to Thailand, but is now grown in many sub-tropical regions. It has a fresh lemon scent and mild lemon flavour. Popular in Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai cooking... [read more]

Sun-loving and fast-growing, Moringa is a small tree native to the foothills of the Himalayas ~ now cultivated across many tropical and subtropical regions. Its long, slender seed pods are often... [read more]

Sun-baked and wild, Rooibos comes from South Africa’s fynbos, a biodiverse shrubland of sandy soils and coastal winds. After harvest, leaf bundles are moistened and bruised, then dried in the open... [read more]

Deeply aromatic and quietly sweet, this root tea comes from a tropical climbing vine with slender, fragrant roots. It shares the familiar Sarsaparilla common name with Jamaican or Mexican... [read more]

Rose hips are the fruit of the rose bush, which appear after the flowers have withered; all roses produce them. They are small, hard red berries with many seeds and wonderful, tart taste. Lemongrass... [read more]

Native to Southeast Asia, Turmeric has been cultivated across the tropics for centuries. Known for its orange roots and peppery taste, it first reached Europe through trade in the 13th century. Long... [read more]