Our delightful field grown lavender comes from Eastern Tibet.  Archaeology indicates Tibetans have used lavender for its restorative and spiritually uplifting qualities for at least a thousand years.  Lavender is used in meditative ceremonies at many temples and shrines in Tibet and is one of the Dalai Lama's favorite herbs.   To prepare as a hot tea, use 1 teaspoon per cup, add boiling water and steep 3 to 7 minutes.  For iced tea, prepare a double to triple strength infusion and pour over ice.   Use in shortbread or scones, or add to many other teas and herbal blends for an intriguing flavor twist.  (1 ounce of lavender buds = about 1 cup)

A fragrant, uplifting blend of lemon grass, lemon zest, apple bits and vanilla.  Lovely balance of tart and sweet.  Delicious hot and very refreshing over ice.  Add honey for a great throat soother!  Naturally caffeine free.

A classic blend of cinnamon, orange rind, cloves, allspice berries, orange oil and cinnamon oil.  There is something so comforting and sweetly nostalgic about a mug of mulled cider or mulled wine.  For recipes please click this link.

The most flavorful peppermint come from the Pacific Northwest and this particular peppermint, which hails from our home state of Washington is superb!  Excellent and soothing as a hot tea, and delightfully cooling over ice.  Can be added to other green and black teas to lighten and brighten the flavor.  When added to Gunpowder Greens you'll have a lovely Moroccan Mint style tea.  Use one teaspoon per cup for hot tea, or 2 teaspoons for iced.  Add boiling water and steep for 3 to 7 minutes.  Sweeten if desired. 

(Please note: Regarding the recently announced recall of Organic Peppermint teas possibly tainted with Salmonella, we have checked with our supplier and our Organic Peppermint is NOT on the recall list.)