Below you'll find some of my favorite tools, herbs, and tea blends. Many of these are mentioned in my Herbal Tea ebook and have a place in my kitchen.
Tools
Stump Tea Pot
Large enough for 2 cups of tea. The strainer works well for steeping fine loose-leaf teas.
Tea Ball Infuser
Great for making one cup of tea.
Buy one with small holes, so fine tea leaves don’t escape into the water. Also get a long handle, so you can use it with larger mugs.
Tea Basket Infuser
These are great for brewing single cups of tea (I prefer them over the tea ball). This one in particular is excellent because of it’s large capacity and the fact that it has a lid (which keeps the heat in).
Tea Mug with Infuser
This lovely set comes with a mug, tea basket infuser, and lid. I have this very one and love it!
I have purple, but it comes in lots of colors!
Press-n-brew tea bags
Use Press-n-brew tea bags to create your own tea blends easily and without too much fuss. Simply fill, then iron to seal.
French Press
A French Press is a simple way to brew herbal tea. Plus, it looks pretty.
french press stainless steel
If you have trouble with breaking the glass on a regular French Press (ahem, ask me how I know?), you might want to try a stainless steel version.
Tea Infuser bottle
These sturdy glass bottle is like a tea post and mug in one. Infuse tea in one side and drink out of the other.
Matcha Tea Set
This Matcha tea set has everything you need to get started drinking this healthy beverage.
Loose Tea and Herbs
chamomile flowers
Chamomile flowers are sweet, with an apple-like flavor.
There are delicious as a stand-alone tea or mixed into a blend.
chicory root
A powerful antioxidant, chicory root is often paired with dandelion root to create a coffee-substitute.
roasted dandelion root
Roasted dandelion root has an earthy flavor. It is delicious on it’s own, but is often paired with chicory root to create an herbal coffee.
hibiscus flowers
The tart flavor of hibiscus flowers are a wonderful addition to many tea blends. It also adds a beautiful red color to teas.
lemon balm
Known as the “happy herb,”lemon balm is calming to the heart and body.
nettle
Great for many ailments, nettle is thought to improve circulation, and purify the blood.
pau d'arco
Anti-fungal and antimicrobial, Pau d’Arco is often used in treating Candida.
peppermint
A favorite herb to ease digestive woes, peppermint is also a great breath-freshener and helps energize the body.
raspberry leaf
Thought to strengthen the uterus, and relieve diarrhea.
rooibos
High in antioxidants and trace minerals, this red bush tea is full of flavor.
Use alone or as a base for tea blends
vanilla rooibos
Vanilla and Rooibos pairs together beautifully.
spearmint
A bright mint flavor, spearmint is used in alone or in tea combinations.
crazy chamomile
This tea blend combines chamomile and peppermint for a unique and zesty flavor.
green rooibos
This mix blends the benefits of green tea with Rooibos to create a powerful antioxidant brew.
hibiscus mint
Tangy and minty, this tea is a treat for the taste buds as well as the senses.
spearmint serene
This tea blend is refreshing and invigorating as well as calming and relaxing.
Pre-Made Tea Bags
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TEA
The flavor is delightfully sweet, but not overpowering. One of my favorites!
ECHINACEA PLUS
Helpful in shortening the length of a cold or flu. take at first sign of illness.
PAU D'ARCO
Useful in treating Candida, Pau d’Arco tea bags are good to keep on hand (and drink daily).
PUREH
Dark and bold, Pureh tea has a rich flavor.
STRESS RELIEF TEA
Kava combines with cinnamon and sarsaparilla to add warmth and spice, and carob pod for rich flavor and aid in relieving stress.
THROAT COAT
This tea works well to soothe a sore throat. I always keep some on hand.
SWEET AND SPICY
This unique blend pairs Rooibos with chicory root, rosehip, cinnamon, lemongrass, peppermint, chamomile, ginger root, anise seed, and orange peel.
MOROCCAN MINT GREEN TEA
My husband’s favorite tea; this blend pairs green tea with mint to create a refreshing drink.