Herbal Teas

Silvery and sun-loving, this hardy perennial thrives along the northern shores of the Mediterranean, where dry hillsides and sea air shape its character. A member of the mint family, Sage grows as a small shrub with soft, velvety leaves and pale blossoms... [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 Sarsaparilla from the Smilax genus, even though they are... [read more]

Stout and prolific, this plant is called Fan Palm or Dwarf Palm by the locals along the coast of Florida and Georgia where it grows in abundance. The name Saw Palmetto comes from the leaf stalks that are lined with small teeth that look saw-like. Though... [read more]

Known for the small, cap-like ridge on its flowers, Skullcap is a member of the mint family. The variety used here is the North American Skullcap often called Mad-Dog Skullcap, a plant that prefers moist places like stream edges, damp meadows,... [read more]

Slippery Elm comes from the inner bark of the Red Elm tree, native to North America. Indigenous peoples valued it, and settlers adopted it for many uses: it seasoned game, preserved foods, extended flour, and thickened jellies. Over time it became... [read more]

Slippery Elm comes from the inner bark of the Red Elm tree, native to North America. Indigenous peoples valued it, and settlers adopted it for many uses: it seasoned game, preserved foods, extended flour, and thickened jellies. Over time it became... [read more]

This cultivated Mint is defined by narrow, pointed leaves and a strong, focused aroma. Mint is mentioned in the Bible and appears in early herbal manuals from ancient apothecaries. The Mint known at that time was closer to Wild or Horse Mint, plants that... [read more]

Native to Europe, this sun-loving plant thrives in open meadows, hedgerows, and along roadsides, where it produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers. It typically comes into bloom around St. John’s Day in late June, giving rise to its traditional... [read more]

Naturally sweet ~ this small leafy plant is native to Paraguay and Brazil. It’s a small shrub with soft green leaves that are appreciated for their extremely sweet taste but zero calories. Stevia was once viewed as a divine indicator of where people... [read more]

On high sunny ridges of the Canadian shield, where birds of prey glide the thermals and thunderclouds are born, Sweetfern fills the air with its warm spicy aroma. Let Sweetfern Tonic get you to the top of the ridge! Traditionally used in herbal medicine... [read more]

On high sunny ridges of the Canadian shield, where birds of prey glide the thermals and thunderclouds are born, Sweetfern fills the air with its warm spicy aroma. Let Sweetfern Tonic get you to the top of the ridge! Traditionally used in herbal medicine... [read more]

Now cultivated in many temperate regions, this small, woody herb is native to the Mediterranean region, growing on dry, rocky slopes. Its narrow stems carry tiny oval leaves and, when in season, clusters of pale pink flowers. The plant’s scent is strong... [read more]

Holy Basil is known also as Tulsi ~ it’s a multi-branched shrub with strongly scented purple-green leaves. It’s closely related to the Genovese Basil usually associated with Italian cuisine, but with some special differences like shade and aroma. There... [read more]

Rooted in both warmth and light, Tulsi thrives in bright, warm climates with well-drained soil. Also known as Holy Basil ~ it grows as a shrub with green or purple-tinged leaves (depending on the variety) and delicate flowers. It’s native to the Indian... [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 prized as spice and dye, it has only recently become a... [read more]

Uva Ursi, known across Europe as Bearberry, is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and red berries. Its Latin name means “bear’s grape,” a nod to bears that feed on its fruit. Native across the northern hemisphere, it was noted in Europe by the 13th... [read more]

Unexpected harmony ~ these contrasting herbs meet comfortably in the cup. Valerian is a tall delicate flower that grows in most of the Northern hemisphere ~ found in meadows where pale blossoms peek above the grass. Its roots are known for their... [read more]

Originating in damp meadows and along streambanks across Europe and parts of Asia, Valerian rises on tall stems topped with clusters of pale pink to white blossoms. Below ground, it forms a dense web of long, slender roots that cling tightly to the... [read more]

Giant and strong, this tree is a prize within any forest or park. White Oak trees are easy to spot by their leaves and deeply furrowed slate toned bark. Carpenters and cabinetmakers prize the wood, using it for furniture, shipbuilding, and structures... [read more]

Not your average cherry tree, the Wild black Cherry tree stands up to 80 feet tall and is found in most hardwood forests of Eastern North America. It produces fragrant white flowers that give way to purply black pea sized fruit that is bitter or sweetish... [read more]

Soft and finely layered ~ the flowers appear in delicate patterns made of many small white blossoms atop tall green stalks. Decorative varieties are common in gardens with flowers that are all shades of the rainbow. It’s a hardy perennial that grows... [read more]

Soft and finely layered ~ the flowers appear in delicate patterns made of many small white blossoms atop tall green stalks. Decorative varieties are common in gardens with flowers that are all shades of the rainbow. It’s a hardy perennial that grows... [read more]

Invasive and resilient ~ Yellow Dock is a perennial found across Europe, Asia, and North America, known for invading fields and other disturbed soils. It is recognized by its tall flowering stalks and long, narrow leaves with gentle wavy edges... [read more]

Wild and refined at the same time, Maté grows mainly in Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina, near streams and rivers, putting forth large white flowers. Maté is grown for its leaves; they are harvested and dried from December to August. More than half of the... [read more]