The Tea Journal
Deepen your connection to the leaf. Explore expert guides on organic ingredients, the science of steeping, and the stories behind our Oregon-blended teas. Your resource for sipping with intention.
The Best Tea for Sleep: 7 Ingredients That Actually Work
The best teas for sleep, ingredient by ingredient: what chamomile, kava, valerian, lavender and more actually do, how fast, who should skip them, and which blend to try.
Yerba Buena vs. Yerba Mate: What is the Difference?
"Wait, are you a Yerba Mate company?" We get asked this question daily. While the names sound similar, Yerba Buena ("The Good Herb") and Yerba Mate are two very different plants. Here is the definitive guide to the difference, and the story behind our name.
The Natural Recovery Toolkit: 4 Herbs Your Sore Muscles Are Craving
Sore from a workout? A look at the herbs behind our organic Muscle Ease blend: white willow bark, kava root, and hibiscus, and the traditions that made them recovery staples.
Tea vs. Tisane: What is the Difference? (And Why We Love Both)
Technically, "Herbal Tea" isn't tea at all, it's a Tisane. We explain why this botanical distinction matters for your caffeine levels and your brewing technique.
Ashwagandha vs. Kava: Which Stress-Relief Herb Do You Need?
One builds resilience over time; the other offers immediate relief. We break down the difference between two powerful stress-busting roots: Ashwagandha and Kava.
Unlocking Deep Sleep: Why We Blend Kava Root with Chamomile
Tired but wired? Discover why we blend potent Kava Root with soothing Chamomile to help quiet a racing mind and support deep, restorative sleep.