Our teas are intended to be enjoyed as nourishing tonics rather than as potent medicine. We are smart and full of good intentions, but we are not doctors. We’ve done our part by providing a glossary of herbs used in our teas. Feel free to experiment with ways to enjoy them, but please do your part and enjoy them responsibly.

Tea Brewing
Generally speaking, loose-leaf tea brewed in a tea pot or cup infuser will taste the best. Here are some guidelines to get you started.

Step 1 - Use one heaping teaspoon of tea per 6-8 oz. of water.
Step 2 - Start with cold filtered water and heat it to just below the boiling point. Black tea actually doesn’t mind boiling water, but green and herbal teas don’t like it so hot. The leaves actually get cooked, which makes them taste, well, kind of dull and cooked.
Step 3 - Warm your tea pot or mug with a hot water rinse so the tea doesn’t immediately cool while steeping.
Step 4 – Cover the tea with the water and let it steep (1-4 minutes for green, 3-5 minutes for black and 10-15 minutes for herbal). The long steep time on herbal blends is especially important to ensure proper infusion of all the healthy good bits. For green and black teas, the main rule is to not over-steep since they are known to turn bitter and nasty in no time.

Of course you can make the tea however you want if you just like a tasty beverage now and then, or if you don’t like being told what to do. Have it your way.

Herb Glossary
Blueberries –excellent source of vitamin C; delicious!
Chamomile –anti-inflammatory; aids digestion; relieves stress, anxiety, insomnia and headache
Dandelion leaf –good source of iron and vitamins A & C; reduces water retention without depleting potassium; aids digestion
Echinacea purpurea –strengthens immune system; antibacterial and antiviral
Fennel seed –relieves intestinal gas; aids digestion
Ginger root –antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antibacterial; stimulates digestion and circulation; relieves nausea and headache
Green tea –high polyphenol content with strong antioxidant properties; helps fight free radical damage caused by dietary and environmental toxins
Hibiscus –good source of vitamin C; may lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Lavender flower –relieves anxiety, stress, headache, and exhaustion; restorative
Lemon balm –relieves digestive upset, intestinal gas, mild depression & headache; calming
Lemongrass –aids digestion; promotes perspiration; relieves headache; pleasant, lemony flavor
Licorice root –antiviral; anti-inflammatory; strengthens immune system; helps synthesize action of all other ingredients; adds natural sweetness
Nettles –excellent source of digestible iron & calcium; reduces water retention; helps restore energy
Orange peel –aids digestion; strengthens immune system; supplies vitamin C; adds sweet, bright flavor
Passionflower –relieves mild anxiety and insomnia
Peppermint –antiviral; relieves intestinal gas and cramping; oil and vapor act as nasal decongestant
Raspberry leaf –good source of iron, calcium & potassium; tones uterine muscles to relieve cramping
Skullcap –revitalizes central nervous system; relieves headaches and stress; offers mild pain relief

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition or illness. Always consult with your doctor before consuming medicinal herbs.