Tea

CUSTOM BLENDED LOOSE HERBAL TEAS
3 OZ. (fills a 16 oz. container)

Flutterbye teas are all natural
ONLY HERBS and SPICES
no additives or flavorings

All herbs and teas are certified organic and Non-Irradiated.

Ummm ... wonderful & delicious organic herbal tea blends to enjoy anytime

Caffeine-free herbal dietary supplements made from fresh dried organic and wildcrafted herbs.

We recommend 1 tsp. per cup
Adjust amount to your taste and needs

For the best results, always use filtered, spring, or distilled water. Don't use tap water which contains chemicals that destroy the herbs

Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of herbs for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour over a strainer into your cup. Sweeten if desired. (Add herbs either directly to the pot or in a mesh bag)

Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons herbs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1-1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the herbs. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the brewed tea into the serving pitcher, straining the leaves. Add ice and fill with cold water. Garnish (I like mint leaf) and sweeten to taste.

Herbal teas can soothe the spirit and improve the body. Taken regularly, herbal teas are an excellent addition to your natural living lifestyle, and along with aromatherapy, can enhance your health and well-being.

Here's to your good health and good taste.
Enjoy!

LOOSE HERBAL TEA

Most of us don't have fresh herbs growing in our gardens year round, so we're dependent on others to provide quality herbs for our tea.

How can you determine quality? Look for herbs from a small supplier that has a high turnover, assuring fresh herbs; most large or commercial companies have shelves and shelves of herbs stored in a warehouse, for who knows how long.

Why I send your herbs in large pieces: The larger the herb pieces, the less chance for oxidation to occur and the herb can hold its value better. Smaller pieces and powdered herbs are in a more unstable form (unless freeze dried), and the potency is much less. (There are cases where the properties of herbs are more available in powdered form, such as resins like myrrh and propolis.) Store your tea in a glass jar, in a cabinet away from heat and light, and then when you're ready to make your cup of tea, go ahead and crush the herbs with your fingers, or with the back of a spoon, especially if you have star anise or hibiscus in your blend. :)

The convenience of tea bags is apparent, yet in order to put the herbs into the tea bags, they must be cut small enough to fit, so the quality goes down if made in advance. We offer our tea blends in loose form and carry many choices of tea-making utensils, because to us quality comes first. However, for your convenience, or for traveling, we do carry bags for making your own fresh herbal tea bags.

BERRY BERRY HERBAL TEA	Blueberry leaf, strawberry leaf, blackberry leaf, juniper berry, rosehips, hibiscus flowers A delicious, fruity tea, naturally sweet! I like to add a little to other tea blends instead of sweetener.	$5.50
CRAMP EASE	Anise, black cohosh, cinnamon, cramp bark, wild yam, Jamaican dogwood	5.50
HEADACHE	Feverfew, skullcap, chamomile, lemon peel, peppermint, lemon verbena, lavender	$5.50
HEART HEALTH	Hawthorne berries, peppermint, lemon thyme, safflower, hawthorne leaf, bilberry, ginkgo, linden, calendula, stevia, motherwort.	$5.50
HIBISCUS MINT	A wonderful blend of fruit and mint -- if you like Celestial Seasoning's Red Zinger, you'll love this beautiful red tea. It tastes very much like Red Zinger, but has none of the additives or flavorings, only its natural, true taste, which is great! It's naturally sweet, you won't need to add a thing. I know you'll love this one, I make a pot every day for iced tea. Hibiscus, spearmint, lemongrass, lemon verbena, rose hips, orange peel, peppermint, orange peel ribbons	$5.50
HIS TEA (for boys & men's health)	Sarsaparilla, dandelion, cinnamon, ginger root, star anise, cloves, hibiscus, lycii berries, peppermint, linden blossoms, lavender, lemon balm, lemon peel	$5.50
IMMUN-I-TEA	Help support a healthy immune system with this blend ... contains Echinacea, astragalus, pau d'arco, ginger root, dandelion, sarsaparilla, oregan grape root, star anise, cinnamon, stevia, orange peel, burdock root, sassafras, rose hips	$5.50
KIDNEY HEALTH	This blend contains all the essential herbs vital to maintaining healthy kidneys, urinary tract, and preventing stone formation Cranberry, raspberry, damiana, hawthorn lf, hawthorn berry, marshmallow rt, plantain, horsetail, cinnamon, stevia, orange peel.	$7.25
MONTHLY COMFORT (for women)	Help with mood swings, bloating, discomfort, calms nerves and tummy.	$5.50
NEW MOTHER	Especially after the baby is born. Specific herbs to help with post-partum depression and provides minerals & vitamins. Alfalfa, lemonbalm, nettles, red clover, rose hips, lycii berries, hibiscus flowers, blessed thistle, lemon peel, orange peel.	$5.50
POLLYANNA	Uplifting to chase away the 'blues' ... and when you want a really nice tasting tea to relax with ... contains lemon balm	$5.50
PSORIASIS BLEND	angelica, red clover, burdock root & seed, chickweed, milk thistle, lavender, oregan grape root, purslane, cleavers, licorice, fennel	$5.50
RUBY SLIPPERS (for women's health)	Hibiscus flowers, nettle, spearmint, oatstraw, linden flowers, ginger root, red clover, star anise, wild yam, chaste tree, raspberry, licorice, stevia	$5.50
SLEEPYTIME	Chamomile, lemon balm, spearmint, oatstraw, linden blossom, chrysanthemum, lavender, valerian, passion flower	$5.50
TUMMY TEA	Soothing for any stomach trouble, including nausea ... contains fennel, chamomile, cinnamon, peppermint, rosehips, ginger, orange peel, cardamom, coriander, stevia	$5.50

HERBAL TEAS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN

Babies sleep a lot, but they don't always have restful sleep. Even babies feel stress from the day's activities, or may have an upset tummy, colic, or possibly over-stimulation that could disrupt a restful sleep period.

Herbal teas do not contain caffeine, artificial flavor or color, sugar or other stimulants.

My children were always grabbing for 'my' tea, so I made their own herbal teas to have in their bottles, and eventually in their sippy cup. A great way to get immune boosting and antioxidants.

I think three or four months is when I began serving them teas. These teas have been designed for babies and children, but certainly are enjoyed by all ages!

PETER RABBIT	An aromatic and flavorful tea made from whole organic chamomile flowers, calendula, lavender, lemonbalm, catnip, spearmint, skullcap, oatstraw, lemon peel, and a touch of stevia herb. Great after dinner, and especially useful just before bed. A traditional remedy for lulling children to sleep, and is beneficial for upset tummies. Great for all ages.	3 oz. ~ $5.50
HAPPY CHILD BLEND	This herbal blend is good for anytime of the day, even before bed. Spearmint, blackberry leaf, linden leaf, rosehips, hibiscus, skullcap, calendula, raspberry, stevia.	3 oz. ~ $5.50
LEMONADE	Wonderful for tummy, digestion, is refreshing, and just tastes good! Lemon verbena, lemonbalm, lemongrass, lemon ribbons and peel with just a snip of spearmint	3 oz. ~ $5.50
COLIC TEA	Poor sweet baby with distended tummy, gas, irritability ... try this soothing tea made with herbs that have been used for centuries to help this problem. Make the tea in advance and refrigerate. When needed, just bring to room temp and add to the bottle. A tummy massage with Flutter Baby Massage Oil is also helpful. Fennel seed, ginger root, anise seed, chamomile, linden flower, lemonbalm, catnip, spearmint, peppermint. More about colic	3 oz. ~ $5.50

How to prepare for children:

Crush slightly with fingers and infuse herbs in water for five minutes. Strain, cool and serve in bottle or cup. Divide one to two cups in the child's bottle or cup over the course of the day. Store unused tea in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

ROOIBOS

This ORGANIC herbal tea has many health benefits!

It's caffeine free, low in tannin, and very rich in antioxidants. It contains no additives, preservatives or colorants. The minerals found in Rooibos are Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Iron and Flouride

It does not have a negative effect on the absorption of iron, due to the fact that it contains half the tannin found in regular teas.

Indigenous to the Cederberg area in South Africa.

The herb rooibos relieves insomnia, digestive problems (nausea, vomiting, ulcers) and stomach cramps, constipation, treats hay fever, allergic symptoms, asthma and eczema, helps irritability and mild depression.

Properties: anti-spasmodic, promotes healthy skin, relieves insomnia, colic treatment for babies, helps heal diaper rash and other skin irritations.

Prepare Rooibos as you would any other loose tea, but the difference with this tea is , the longer you allow it to steep, the more anti-oxidants are released into the tea. Steep up to 20 minutes. It can also be served as an ice tea with sugar, honey, or fruit pieces. The tea is a dark rich red color, I think you'll really like it.

More on Rooibos:

Rooibos also contains alpha hydroxy acids and magnesium which are necessary for healthy skin and a healthy nervous system.

No oxalic acid can be found in Rooibos so people suffering from kidney stones can drink it. Although rooibos tea is widely enjoyed as a beverage, it is said to have many health properties and is useful in allergy attacks, skin irritations and as a slimming drink.
Rooibos Tea is Great for Skin!
Preliminary findings suggest that when Rooibos is applied topically, it can be a beauty-enhancer. Almost 70% of acne sufferers in one study reported clearer skin when they applied it twice a day for several weeks.
Experts recommend brewing a cup of the tea, cooling it and applying to the face with a cotton ball once or twice a day. No rinsing is necessary, and the tea will not stain the skin. -- Women's World, March 27, 2001.

ROOIBOS TEA 4 oz ~ $5.50 8 oz. ~ $10.25
BERRY ROOIBOS	All the benefits of Rooibos tea with a heavenly berry taste. Also fights the flu! Rooibos, hibiscus flower, elderberries, bilberries, citrus peel, strawberry leaf, juniper berry, rosehips.	4 oz ~ $5.50 8 oz. ~ $10.25
ROOIBOS TONIC	Assists in removal of toxins from bladder and liver. Red clover, burdock root, dandelion, rooibos, corn silk, parsley root, sarsaparilla, nettles, citrus peel, hibiscus flower.	4 oz ~ $5.50 8 oz. ~ $10.25 Out of Stock
ROOIBOS AND ROSES	Also known as red tea, this native south African herb has the highest known levels of anti-aging properties of any plant on earth. Organic rose petals, rose hips and sparkling lemon accent the bold, smooth flavor of this wonderful herbal tea.	4 oz ~ $5.50 8 oz. ~ $10.25
SPICY ROOIBOS	All the benefits of African Rooibos tea with a wild spicy flavor. Rooibos, cinnamon, orange peel, cardamom, cloves, ginger, lemon peel.	4 oz ~ $5.50 8 oz. ~ $10.25

SENCHA LEAF, cert. org. camellia siensis	Japanese Green Tea... the mildest form of traditional green teas. Contains caffeine. This organic green tea from Japan is a delicate, stimulating beverage made from the season's fresh harvest of the first young leaves. The handpicked tea leaves from the high mountaintops of Japan are immediately steamed to retain their peak flavor and brilliant green color. Extensive research confirms many health benefits associated with drinking green tea as well as supplying daily antioxidants. It is highly recommended as a delightful general cleansing tea. Because of the caffeine content, green tea should be prepared using small amounts of herb and steeped no longer than 1-2minutes. One ounce of green tea can generate up to 20 cups of tea! It's a nice addition to combination teas and a healthy substitute for coffee!!	3 oz ~ $6.75 SALE .. SALE .. SALE 12 oz. ~ $13.50 (reg $27.00)
RASPBERRY HIBISCUS GREEN TEA	Organic green tea, organic raspberries, organic hibiscus Simply delicious!	3 oz. ~ $8.45
Se Chung Special OOLONG	A slightly woody attribute and the nuance of fresh peaches distinguish the remarkable aroma and flavor of this tea. Oolong is also referred to by it's Chinese pinyin translation Wu Long. 1 tsp. per 6 oz., steep 5 min.	4 oz. ~ $8.50
ENGLISH BREAKFAST, organic	This popular blend of organic black teas has a full, robust, malty (and slight citrus) flavor. It's a good choice for those who prefer a bit of milk or sweetener in their tea. 1 tsp. per 6 oz., steep 3 min	4 oz. ~ $5.50

If you're new to herbal teas, you may want to consider adding a little something to your blend to make it a bit tastier. Some herbal blends taste great, some are bland, some are bright, and as some people say 'if it doesn't taste bad, it's not good for you ...' While that's not necessarily true, some blends DO taste better than others.

Here are some recommendations for spicing up your blends to suit your fancy:

These are sold by the ounce, with a 4-ounce minimum:

Cinnamon Granules		$0.52
Lemon Peel		$1.10
Lycii Berries	slightly sweet, just add a few berries to your pot of tea	$1.62
Orange Peel		$0.75
Peppermint		$0.65
Star Anise	a mild licorice flavor, just add one or two stars to your pot of tea	$1.80