Organic Peppermint (leaf)
Organic Peppermint (leaf)
Known for its soothing properties, peppermint has a characteristically minty aroma and taste. It comes from a plant cross between spearmint and wild mint.*
Organic Lemon Balm (leaf)
Organic Lemon Balm (leaf)
Used for centuries for its calming properties. Lemon balm, otherwise known as Melissa officinalis, is actually a member of the mint family and possesses a mild lemon scent.*
Organic Licorice (root)
Imparts a sweet taste and is used traditionally to promote digestion. Licorice root has a long history of use in many cultures and practices, including Traditional Chinese Medicine.*
Organic Fennel (seed)
Used in traditional Chinese medicine for digestion. You may already use fennel in cooking, but dried fennel seeds can also be steeped as tea! They smell and taste sweet, similar to licorice.*
Organic Cleavers (leaf)
Believe it or not, cleavers are actually considered a weed! Cleavers have a long history of traditional use for their beneficial properties.
Organic Green Tea Extract
Organic Green Tea Extract
Green tea leaves contain a number of nutrients, including naturally occurring polyphenols. A fun fact: black, oolong, and green teas are all derived from the same species of plant. It’s the preparation methods that result in different tea types.
Organic Caraway (seed)
Caraway seeds are another seed you can typically find in savory meals. Greenish-brown in color, the taste is similar to cumin.
Organic Senna (leaf + pods)
Organic Senna (leaf + pods)
The Senna family is a vast one, with Senna Alexandrina originating from Egypt, the middle east, and India. Senna alexandrina pods and leaves are commonly used to encourage bowel movements.*
Organic Cardamom (pods)
Cardamom spice is typically used in chai teas and is the seed component found in cardamom pods. Cardamom tastes both citrusy and herbal with a fresh, bright scent.
Organic Dandelion (leaf + root)
Organic Dandelion (leaf + root)
That's right, dandelions are used for more than making wishes! Another botanical that has been used traditionally for centuries, dandelions taste slightly bitter and are traditionally used for their digestive properties.*