German Chamomile is an annual flower native to Europe and Asia and it has been successfully introduced to temperate regions throughout the world. This herb is used as a soothing tea, in shampoos and conditioners for light colored hair, in skin care creams and lotions and relaxing bath blends.
A hardy perennial best known for its association with coffee, it produces a more 'roasted' flavor, with no caffeine. Some coffees offer blends with up to 30% chicory, which cuts down on the caffeine content.
Gleaming, mahogany brown leaf granules. Distinctly floral, tea-like aroma. Amber-colored brew with great clarity. Distinct tea-like flavor and aroma.
Tan and cream granules, whole cloves and green whole fennel seeds. Spicy cinnamon aroma. Spicy cinnamon flavor with sweet fennel nuance.
Green, grassy blades of lemongrass, orange peel and coriander seeds. Sweet, fruity aroma. Rich, brown infusion. Astringent, earthy-ginger, chicory (coffee-like) flavor.
The combination of green, grassy blades of lemongrass and dark red hibiscus petals has a delightful, lemony-floral bouquet. Reddish hued infusion. Vegetal, lemon-like hibiscus flavor.
Lemongrass has a fresh, light, lemony flavor and scent that is a staple in many ethnic cuisines, including Thai, Vietnamese, and Caribbean. Citral, the ingredient in lemongrass that imparts its lemony scent, is also a key component of lemon peel. Lemongrass also makes a very pleasant herbal tea.
Licorice is the root of a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Along with its popularity as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, it has also been used to make coughs more productive and as a vitalizing herbal tonic.
Cream, tan and orange colored bits of licorice root, whole cloves, cinnamon and orange peel flecked with yellow chamomile flowers. Earthy-sweet licorice aroma. Bright golden, greenish infusion. Earthy, woody flavor with a sweet, licorice aftertaste.
Peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe, it is now widely cultivated throughout the world. Sometimes referred to as "the world's oldest medicine" it has been used for centuries to settle tummy upset and freshen breath.
Rooibos is a mild, reddish-brown tea rich in antioxidants. Naturally caffeine-free, this slightly sweet and nutty brew can be enjoyed any time.
A parent of peppermint and one of the oldest mints cultivated, spearmint is used to flavor all types of foods, such as jellies, jams, candies, sauces, desserts and fruit dishes. It is also used to flavor and fragrance toothpaste, mouthwash, lozenges and chewing gum. Spearmint makes a refreshing herbal tea and is delicious iced or hot.
Yerba maté is prized as a delicious, gently energizing herbal tea. The flavor of the natural leaf is herbaceous and somewhat like green tea. We also offer roasted leaves for a richer-bodied tea.
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