Teas

Traditionally linked to Charles Grey of early nineteenth-century Britain, this black tea is brightened by the natural oil of bergamot, a fragrant Mediterranean citrus. It’s shaped as much by scent as... [read more]

The “Narrow-Leaf Purple Coneflower,” grows wild on the prairies of North America. With tall stems and purple-pink petals, it is the most valued of a dozen Echinacea species. Native to the prairies,... [read more]

The Narrow-Leaf Purple Coneflower, grows wild on the prairies of North America. With tall stems and purple-pink petals, it is the most valued of a dozen Echinacea species. Native to the prairies,... [read more]

Echinacea is native to the open prairies of North America, where its tall purple blossoms have long been appreciated for their beauty and resilience. Indigenous peoples of the prairies have long... [read more]

Wild and strong, this stately plant is one of a dozen or so common Echinacea species. This one is also known as eastern purple coneflower, red sunflower and hedgehog coneflower. The plant shares... [read more]

Across Europe, Elderberries have been simmered into syrups, preserves, and infusions for generations. Echinacea has deep historical ties to the Plains, where it has been traditionally valued for... [read more]

The Elder is a legendary tree, often described as magical and sacred in folklore and myth. It has long been associated with rural life, where it’s respected as a generous and familiar tree along... [read more]

Elder is a legendary tree, long regarded with wonder and respect. In folklore it was said to stand between worlds, its white blossoms and dark berries bridging the realms of earth and sky. In the... [read more]

Hardy by design ~ this shrub is native to cool forest country from the Russian Far East through parts of China, Korea, and Japan. It tends to live low in mixed woods where the light comes in... [read more]

Born in 19th-century Britain, English Breakfast tea was built to fuel mornings with something strong and dependable. All true teas ~ white, green, oolong, and black ~ come from the same plant,... [read more]

Towering and unmistakable, this giant tree can reach 100 to 180 feet tall, sometimes taller. Fossils show Eucalyptus is native to Tasmania and southern Australia where it has been part of... [read more]

Delicate and expressive, Eyebright grows in pastures and meadows throughout Europe. The flower has the appearance of a bloodshot eye with purple stripes and yellow spots. This herb is semi-parasitic... [read more]

Fennel is a tall, aromatic plant native to the Mediterranean region and a member of the carrot family. It grows with hollow stems and fine, threadlike leaves, and produces clusters of small yellow... [read more]

Ancient and steadfast ~ Fenugreek has been cultivated for thousands of years, its name drawn from the Latin for “Greek hay,” a nod to its long presence around the Mediterranean. From there it spread... [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]

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]

Beneath the soil, a branching root forms in warm, rain-fed landscapes across East and Southeast Asia. The plant thrives in loose earth and humid air, where its scent and taste deepen while maturing... [read more]

Gotu Kola has been valued for centuries across South Asia and the Indian Ocean islands. It appears in ancient texts such as the Shennong Herbal of China, compiled nearly 2,000 years ago, and has long... [read more]

Classic in its approach, this tea is made by spreading fresh, closed Jasmine blooms in and around drying green tea leaves. The Jasmine blossoms are harvested during the day and kept cool, then... [read more]

Bright and storied, Hawthorn grows across Europe, eastern Asia, and eastern North America, often found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. A member of the Rose family, it appears as a compact... [read more]

Thorny and branchy, Hawthorn makes its home in hedgerows and woodland edges across much of Europe, parts of eastern Asia, and eastern North America. In late spring, dark green, lobed leaves share the... [read more]

Hibiscus is known by many names including roselle, red tea, and Jamaica Sorrel. Cultivated widely across the tropics, its large, striking flowers are cherished in cuisines for jams, jellies, sauces,... [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]