Seasonal Sampler

This selection of seasonal steeps is a great way to sample some Homegrown blends and help you harmonize with the season .

Spring is here at last, and to celebrate are some great Homegrown concoctions to help clear the last of that sluggish winter ama. With a focus on cleansing the blood and the liver, this year's Spring Steeps emphasize cooling and alterative herbs sure to help balance the fiery Pitta energy of the equinox, and our constitutions. Enjoy and nourish for the garden to come!  .

SpringTonic - A cleansing and nourishing blend for the season of sarsaparilla, dandelion, nettles, oat straw, milk thistle, hibiscus, lemon balm, astragalus and dried orange.

Taste: Earthy, tart

Energy: =VPK, balanced, nourishing and tonic

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over herb and steep covered 5 minutes or more.

May's Moon -  A cooling, uplifting infusion of Pai Mudan White tea, lemon thyme, rose petals marsh mallow and peppermint.

Taste: Earthy, clean and minty

Energy: =VPK, stimulant, carminitive, alterative

Brewing Tips:  Pour boiling water over herb and steep covered 3-5 minutes or more. Sweeten to taste.

Elder Flower Elixir - Rosehips, gotu kola, lavender, jasmine buds, elder flowers and sweet ceylon cinnamon.

Taste:  Earthy, floral and sweet

Energy: =VPK,  Stimulant,cooling, diuretic, nourishing

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over 1 tsp. - Tbsp blend. Steep covered 5 minutes or more.  

Muddy Masala Chai - Roasted yerba mate, house masala chai spices and roasted cacao.

Taste:  Sweet, chocolatey and spicy

Energy:  =VPK  stimulant, carminative

Brewing Tips: Prepare like chai, bring 1 Tbsp blend and 8 oz milk or dairy alternative to a gentle simmer on your stove top for 1 minute. Strain if needed, sweeten to taste. I do this chai in oat milk - it's delicious!