Hand Blended Herbal Teas
All of the following teas are herbal, caffeine-free blends.
As always, use your intuition and listen to your body when nourishing with herbs. Your Health is Your Responsibility!
New Packaging! Jars with the cork intact come with a $1.11 deposit, returnable at Local Roots, Wooster, OH or you can return them in person at the Wooster Farmers' Market for $1.00 cash each. All blends except for Energy and Wisdom come in ribbed jars (circumference: 2.5 in, height: 2.5 in.). Energy and Wisdom come in smooth sided jars (circumference: 2 in., height: 2.75 in). Weight varies from blend to blend as the density of the herbs can be very different. You can expect to brew about ten cups of tea from each jar when following the instructions for a medicinal infusion (1 Tbsp. per cup) with the exceptions of Energy and Wisdom. You can expect to brew about eight cups of tea from each jar of Energy and approximately thirty cups when following brewing instructions for Wisdom (1 tsp. per cup), which is a stronger blend. You may wish to adjust recommended measurements based on your personal taste and preferences.
Brewing instructions: For a full-strength medicinal infusion, brew 1 Tbs. in simmered water, covered, for at least 30 minutes - the longer, the stronger. For a lighter tea, brew 1 tsp. for 5 - 10 minutes in simmered water. For a cold brew, double the amount of herb and steep in warm or cool water for 4-8 hours or overnight. Exception: Wisdom, see description below.
Love (red label) contains hawthorn berries, leaves, and flowers and a small amount of mistletoe. 0.5 oz, designed with heart health in mind. This blend is recommended as a hot brew.
Energy (orange label) contains maple sugar, astragalus, reishi mushroom, chili pepper, and a pinch of unrefined salt. 1 oz. This blend is sweet and a little spicy. Recommended as either a hot brew or a cold brew served over ice.
Hope (yellow label) contains white pine needles, watercress, and rosehips. 0.5 oz. It is a favorite for wintertime. . . mild-tasting and comforting. Recommended as a hot brew.
Life (green label) contains alfalfa, nettle, red clover, red raspberry leaves, oatstraw, horsetail, and peppermint. 0.5 oz. I have used this one during pregnancy, nursing and for overal vitality. Recommended as a hot brew or a cold brew served with sliced cucumbers.
Breath (blue label) contains chickweed, marshmallow, mullein, coltsfoot, and oregano. 0.25 oz. This is my favorite blend during a respiratory illness. Recommended as a hot brew served warm with honey.
Joy (purple label) contains violet leaf, butterfly pea flower, hibiscus, and stevia leaf. 1 oz. The top pick for children, it is fun and youthful in spirit and color. This blend can be enjoyed hot or cold but is highly recommended as a cold brew served with frozen strawberries.
Wisdom (Gray label) contains black walnut hulls, sage, skullcap, and ginkgo. 0.5 oz. Looks like coffee, but will not have that effect! Recommended as a hot brew. Use less loose herb when brewing this one than the other blends, approx. 1 tsp. per cup.
Purity (white label) contains plantain, dandelion, sassafras, and parsley. 0.5 oz. A clean, fresh blend. Recommended as a hot brew or a cold brew served with ice.
Peace (brown label) contains catnip, chamomile, lemon balm, and hops. 0.5 oz. A nice bedtime drink. This blend is recommended as a hot brew. Keep away from cats, they also enjoy it! (-: