Seasonal Sampler

This selection of seasonal infusions is a great way to sample some Homegrown tisanes and find balance with the season. Summer at last is upon us, and with it the powerful force of Pitta energy that marks this time of year. We feel this metabolic fire almost everywhere around us, visible through plant life growing and blooming, extra daylight lending to social obligations becoming more abundant, life and action is at its' highest peak. Important with this solstice vibe is to balance with grounding and cooling foods and herbs, so that we can manage and take advantage of all the summer blessings the growing season brings to us without burning out all our productive energy too quickly. This year's summer steeps celebrate this sentiment and help keep good health and Pitta/Vata balance on your side. Keep cool and enjoy!

Summer Tonic - A cleansing and nourishing blend for the season of homegrown bee balm, saw palmetto berries, nettles, fennel seed, spearmint and lemongrass.

Taste: Earthy, fruity, minty.

Energy: =VPK, balanced, nourishing and tonic

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

Solstice Blessing -  A blend to center and celebrate of holy basil, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and rose petals.

Taste:  Sweet, spicy, earthy

Energy: =VPK, grounding, carminitive

Brewing Tips:  Pour boiling water over herb and steep covered 3-5 minutes. Sweeten if desired - wonderful as an iced tea!

Blueberry Butterfly - A refreshing summer blend that's truly as good as it looks of  lemon verbena, hibiscus, butterfly pea flower, peppermint, dried lemon peel Maine blueberries.

Taste:  Minty, clean, fruity

Energy: =V-PK,  Stimulant, nourishing, cooling 

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over 1 tsp. - Tbsp blend. Steep covered 3-5 minutes.  

Dog Day Chai - Lavender, jasmine, catnip, kava kava, red sandalwood and vanilla simmered like chai for a very sweet and lazy treat.

Taste:  Sweet, floral and earthy.

Energy:  =VPK cooling, calming, carminitive, nourishing

Brewing Tips: Prepare like chai, bring 1 Tbsp blend and 8 oz milk or coconut milk to a gentle simmer on your stove top for 1 minute. Strain if needed, sweeten to taste.