Herbal Teas

Chamomile takes its name from the Greek word for “ground apple,” a nod to the flower's apple-like fragrance. This modest plant has been revered since ancient Egypt, where it was dedicated to the sun god, and later celebrated in Greek, Roman, and European... [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 flowers are used for tea. Its name literally... [read more]

Native to the Mediterranean basin and western Asia, Chaste Tree is a flowering shrub that thrives in warm climates. It grows between three and eighteen feet tall, with long, finger-like leaves and airy spikes of soft violet blossoms in summer. Its... [read more]

Bright and familiar, Chickweed is a small, tender plant that thrives across temperate regions and into northern climates, often appearing wherever soils are cool and lightly disturbed. Its botanical name, Stellaria, comes from the Latin for star ~ a nod... [read more]

Silken and quietly complex, Ceylon Cinnamon is a thin layer of inner bark. It’s taken from a small tree that grows in warm, humid regions and is a famous export of Sri Lanka. It’s often called True or Sweet Cinnamon. Steeped into tea, Cinnamon is a... [read more]

Warm and aromatic, Korintje Cinnamon is more properly called Cassia. It’s what most North Americans associate with baking, cinnamon buns and red heart candies. For Indonesian farmers, Cassia is a generational crop ~ used as a rainy-day fund ~ the trees... [read more]

Flowery and warming, Saigon Cinnamon is more properly called Cassia ~ it’s what we use for baking in North America, but stronger, more flowery and less spicy. It’s native to Vietnam’s humid forests and comes from the inner bark ~ the older the bark, the... [read more]

An ear of Corn is the plant’s female flowering structure, tucked inside layers of husk. Each potential kernel begins as a tiny ovule along that ear, and from each one grows a single strand of Cornsilk. These fine threads extend outward to receive pollen,... [read more]

Sour and intense, this fruit-producing bush grows in lowlands and bogs across much of the north, particularly in New England, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Traditionally, the berries are harvested once ripe and used to preserve meats, much like Juniper in... [read more]

Sour and intense, this fruit-producing bush grows in lowlands and bogs across much of the north, particularly in New England, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Traditionally, the berries are harvested once ripe and used to preserve meats, much like Juniper in... [read more]

Sun-warmed and aromatic, this small shrub grows wild across Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of the southern United States. Damiana is known by its bright yellow flowers and long, broad, soft leaves. The flowers and leaves both have an... [read more]

This stubborn weed came to the Americas with settlers from Europe and now shows up everywhere ~ lawns, gardens, and parks alike. Its leaves are a springtime staple in salads and brew into a surprisingly bold and bright cup. Dandelion has been valued... [read more]

This stubborn weed came to the Americas with settlers from Europe and now shows up everywhere ~ lawns, gardens, and parks alike. Its leaves are a springtime staple in salads and brew into a surprisingly bold and bright cup. Dandelion has been valued... [read more]

The use of Dandelion was first recorded in China in the seventh century. By the eleventh century, middle eastern scholars were praising its qualities, and by the sixteenth century it was well established throughout Europe. Settlers carried it across the... [read more]

Native to Eurasia, Dandelion has been gathered and prepared for centuries, with records reaching back to the seventh century. As people moved across regions and settled new ground, the plant followed easily, spreading wherever people went and becoming a... [read more]

Across Europe, this dark, robust tea is commonly known as Dandelion Coffee. The name reflects its preparation and appearance: the root is roasted and brewed to produce a deep, strong cup sometimes served in place of coffee. During periods of coffee... [read more]

Rooted and aromatic ~ Dong Quai, sometimes called Chinese Angelica, is a graceful plant related to carrot, celery, parsley and coriander. With its feather like leaves and clusters of small white flowers, it grows in the mountainous regions of China. Its... [read more]

“Masala chai” means spiced tea ~ typically black tea simmered with milk, water, and spices. Our Double Chai is different: it’s tea-free, letting the spices take the lead. In India and surrounding countries, chai recipes vary by region and household... [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, this herb was important to Indigenous cultures. Once... [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, this herb was important to Indigenous cultures. Once... [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 valued Echinacea, and their traditions helped shape how... [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 botanical kinship with daisies, sunflowers, and chamomile ~... [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 centuries. A true kitchen-table classic, this blend... [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 field edges and lanes. The Elder tree produces... [read more]