Frequently asked questions

The herbs used in the extracts are organic with the exception of Corydalis (in the Ease formula) which is not organic, but sourced from a company that tests all of their herbs for chemicals and pesticides.

I source my herbs from Monterey Bay Spice Company, Mountain Rose Herbs, Starwest Botanicals, Pacific Botanicals and my garden in Santa Cruz, CA. All fresh herbs for the extracts are from Pacific Botanicals or my garden.

For teas with mostly leaves and flowers (infusion):

Place 1-3 TBS of herbs to a tea cup or tea ball. Heat 8oz of water to a boil. Pour the water over the herbs in the tea cup or place the tea ball in the cup of boiled water. Let the herbs steep 15 minutes to one hour depending on the strength of the brew desired. Strain the herbs and enjoy.

For blends with mostly roots, bark and seeds, (decoction): [Redwood Chai & Root 66]

Place 3-4 TBS of herbs in a small sauce pan. Cover the herbs with a quart of cold water. Slowly heat the water to a simmer and cover. Allow the herbs to gently simmer covered for 15-30 minutes. Strain the herbs and add milk and honey to taste.

Yes, all of the teas are delicious hot or iced! Strain the herbs out of the tea first before refrigeration.

I try to use the highest quality herbs available. Most of the herbs are organic or wildcrafted but some are not, either due to availability or cost.

For the leafy teas, each bag will make approximately 20-30 cups of tea.

For the Redwood Chai and Root 66, each package of tea will make 15-20 cups of tea

Yes, send me an email and I can send you the details.

Yes, if you are a store going to resell my products, or brew my tea in a store, cafe or yoga studio. I do have minimum orders for wholesale. Please send me an email for details.

Yes, I love to make custom blends for your personal needs or for your cafe! There is a minimum amount that I will blend however, and the cost will vary depending on the herbs used. Please send me an email for more details.

Yes, my teas are formulated to be enjoyed by everyone. It is always good to check in with your health care provider if you are pregnant and/or nursing before using any of my products.

My teas are all caffeine free. The Root 66 Tea contains crystalized barley malt which contains gluten.

If all of the items are in stock I will try to ship the order out within 5 days.

I always think that it is best to drink the tea within 1 year of purchase. The extracts should also be used within 1 year of purchase. The products don't "go bad", they will just be fresher if used within the first year. Both the teas and the extracts should be kept away from heat and light to extend the shelf life.