Teas

Alfalfa is native to modern-day Iran and Türkiye. Its name comes from the Arabic language: al-faṣfaṣa which translates literally to Father of all Foods, reflecting its importance in early agriculture... [read more]

Native to modern-day Iran and Türkiye and now familiar on many continents, Alfalfa is a field herb, easily recognized by its delicate leaves and clusters of small purple blossoms. It brings a gentle,... [read more]

Aromatic and earthy, this is a tall plant with clusters of pale green blooms. It grows across Europe and Asia, sharing botanical ties with plants such as carrot, dill, and fennel. Lore states that... [read more]

Anise Seed comes from a delicate annual herb native to the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. The plant grows with soft, feathery leaves and airy clusters of small white flowers that set into... [read more]

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]

Powerful and resilient, this small shrub grows in the dry regions of India, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East, spreading low to the ground with soft green leaves and small red berries... [read more]

Powerful and resilient, this small shrub grows in the dry regions of India, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. It spreads low to the ground with soft green leaves and small red berries... [read more]

This tea comes from northeastern India, where the Assam style developed in low-lying growing areas defined by heat, heavy rainfall, and high humidity. These conditions are ideal for fast-growing... [read more]

Astragalus is a hardy perennial native to northern and eastern China, where it grows in open grasslands and sandy soils under wide skies. The plant carries rows of small oval leaflets along slender... [read more]

Tasting Notes Tasting literally of green leaves, Bancha tea has a medium vegetable flavour with a somewhat complex finish. It is very healthy and retains a naturally high polyphenol content. You may... [read more]

A close relative of the blueberry, Bilberries have grown wild across northern Europe for centuries. Low to the ground and spreading, the shrub bears dark blue berries that stain lips and fingers with... [read more]

Various species of Bilberry grow in cooler regions of Europe and North America. It likes acidic, open ground where plants hug the hillsides and forest edges. This hardy, low bush is easy to recognize... [read more]

Woodland native, this beauty is at home in the rich, shaded forests of eastern North America. It favors moisture-holding soil and steady canopy cover ~ popping candle-like flower stalks above other... [read more]

Woodland native, this beauty is at home in the rich, shaded forests of eastern North America. It prefers moisture-holding soil and steady canopy cover ~ popping candle-like flower stalks above other... [read more]

Wild and aggressive, this plant is called Bramble in some places. It grows in arching canes in fields and along forest edges, growing dense hedges as the plants intertwine. As a member of the... [read more]

Herbal and resolute, this hardy herb is native to the Mediterranean region where it grows in open ground and dry soils. It forms striking yellow flowers in the expected thistle-like character. During... [read more]

This Russian native now is a common weed in much of North America and Europe. In parts of Asia, it’s cultivated as a root vegetable as part of the regular diet. Growing 2–5 feet tall, with a... [read more]

Burdock has a long history of use. This Russian native now is a common weed in much of North America and Europe. In parts of Asia, it’s cultivated as a root vegetable as part of the regular diet... [read more]

In an age long past, Indigenous peoples gifted their traditional herbal knowledge to those in need. This powerful four herb tea was refined and reintroduced nearly 100 years ago in the... [read more]

Sunlit and cheerful, this daisy-family blossom thrives in cool-to-mild gardens and open fields, sending up branching stems topped with bright, many-petaled flower heads. Often called pot marigold,... [read more]

Wild and untamed, Cat’s Claw is a woody climbing vine that grows in South American Rainforests. Along its stem grow curved thorns that resemble a cat’s claw (hence the name) ~ they help the vine... [read more]

This perennial of the mint family grows 2~3 feet tall with soft, downy leaves and square, sturdy stems. Native to Europe and Asia, it was brought to North America by early settlers, where it quickly... [read more]

Originating in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea is considered by many to be the best tea in the world. A top choice among tea drinkers, it has a refreshing, distinctive, medium body and smooth aroma and taste... [read more]

Earthy and strong ~ Chaga is a fungus that grows on birch trees in the boreal forest. It’s in symbiosis with the birch tree, helping seal wounds and keeping sick trees alive that would otherwise die... [read more]