Herbal Teas

Lavender is a small evergreen shrub native to the western Mediterranean, with narrow silver-green leaves and upright stems topped by tiny purple blossoms. It thrives in sunny, dry landscapes, where warm days help deepen its naturally fragrant character... [read more]

Belonging to the mint family, Lemon Balm carries the botanical name Melissa, drawn from the Greek word for bee, a nod to the tiny pale flowers that readily draw pollinators. Native to the Mediterranean region, this soft green herb has been tended in... [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 regions, from Southeast Asia through India to parts of... [read more]

Sweet and cool. These herbs pair like they were created for each other. Licorice grows in dry river valleys and open grasslands across parts of Asia and southern Europe where its long roots are harvested and dried after several years of growth. In... [read more]

Sweet wood ~ that’s a long-time nickname for Licorice Root, a plant prized for the sweetness stored in its underground roots. Native to parts of southern Europe and western Asia, it has also been grown more widely for centuries, and Licorice appears... [read more]

Graceful and fragrant, Linden trees grow heart shaped leaves with pale blossoms that appear in early summer. Each bloom hangs beside a light leaf-like bract that helps carry the seeds on the wind. Often known for their nickname bee trees, the canopy hums... [read more]

Hand-picked by canoe in the Algonquin wilderness, sweet gale is a light, flavourful herbal tea which is known to enable some to have more vivid dreams. Magical to be sure.Ingredients:Organic Sweet GaleGourmet hints: Plain or with honey.Steeped aroma:... [read more]

Dreaming in the New Earth Hand-picked by canoe in the Algonquin wilderness, sweet gale is a light, flavourful herbal tea which is known to enable some to have more vivid dreams. Magical to be sure.Ingredients:Organic Sweet GaleGourmet hints: Plain or... [read more]

For centuries Andean communities ate Maca roasted, boiled, or ground into flour, and often used as a trade good. Spanish chroniclers note it was tied to mountain life and at times was also fed to livestock in highland communities. Maca is a small root... [read more]

This is a gentle, moisture-loving perennial native to parts of Europe and western Asia. Over time it was introduced to other temperate regions, where it is now cultivated and naturalized in suitable landscapes. The plant likes marshy ground and damp... [read more]

Native to Europe, Marshmallow is a soft, moisture-loving plant that thrives in damp, marshy soils. Its downy leaves feel velvety to the touch, and pale pink blossoms rise above thick white roots that are harvested in autumn. The leaves are gathered in... [read more]

The genus name Althaea comes from the Greek word “altho,” reflecting the high esteem in which Marshmallow was held in classical times. Hippocrates praised the plant, and it was later adopted into Roman and European herbals. In lean times, its starchy... [read more]

Floral and delicate ~ this herb is often called queen of the meadow. It’s a native of Europe and western Asia and can be now found in parts of North America. It typically grows in damp areas and is known by the clusters of small, creamy-white flower... [read more]

Native to southern and western Europe, Milk Thistle now grows widely across North America in sunny fields, meadows, and along roadsides. The plant is recognized by its glossy, deep green leaves marked with pale marbling and its reddish-purple... [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 called drumsticks, which is why it’s widely known as the... [read more]

Rising tall and unmistakable in open landscapes, Mullein begins as a low rosette of broad, velvety leaves that feel thick, soft, and woolly to the touch. Their pale green surface is covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a silvery cast in sunlight. In... [read more]

Mullein is native to Europe, and has since naturalized along roadsides, fields, and open hillsides in many regions. It’s easy to recognize by its tall, candle-like flower stalks and soft, fuzzy leaves which feel velvety soft, but cause itchiness when... [read more]

This vigorous leafy plant is native to temperate regions of North America and Europe, growing along woodland edges and meadows. The North American variety is commonly called Stinging Nettle, named for the fine hollow hairs that line its stems and leaves... [read more]

Nettle is native to both Europe and North America, where it thrives along hedgerows, riverbanks, and forest edges. This North American variety is commonly known as “stinging nettle” because of the tiny hairs on its leaves and stems, which can tingle... [read more]

Oatstraw comes from the green, flowering tops of the oat plant, an annual grass native to temperate regions of Europe and now cultivated across prairies worldwide. Oats are easily distinguished from wheat or barley by their loose, nodding seed heads and... [read more]

Yes, this is the leaf of the tree that also produces Papayas and grows in most tropical regions of the world. The leaf is a little bitter and a good food source as a leafy vegetable ~ cooked like spinach or used in salads. The Papaya plant truly gives... [read more]

Papaya is mostly prized for its sweet fruit, and the leaves have many uses in kitchens around the world for everything from tenderizing meats to ingredients in salad. Many cultures have their own names for Papaya, including Lechosa, Mamón, Pawpaw and... [read more]

Fresh and vivid, Parsley Leaf has flourished around the Mediterranean for centuries, thriving in sunny gardens and well-tended soils. In its second year, the plant sends up slender stems crowned with delicate umbels of tiny yellow-green flowers, a lacy... [read more]

Reaching and rambling, Passionflower grows on climbing tendrils that reach for sun and support, opening into intricate blooms with a crown of fine filaments. Native to the Americas and long known in parts of South America as maracujá, it later spread... [read more]