Steaming cup of deep red Chai tea on a white coaster, with loose leaf tea and branded pouch displayed on a light surface, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

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.

Kava plant growing outdoors alongside dried kava root pieces and ground kava powder prepared for traditional beverages.

Is Kava Safe? Side Effects, Liver Health, and How to Use It Wisely

Is kava safe? For most healthy adults, yes, in moderation, with caveats worth knowing. Here are kava's real side effects, what the liver research actually says, and who should skip it.
The Natural Recovery Toolkit: 4 Herbs Your Sore Muscles Are Craving

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.
Real Bergamot vs. Flavoring: What Makes a Great Earl Grey?

Real Bergamot vs. Flavoring: What Makes a Great Earl Grey?

Does your Earl Grey taste like soap? It shouldn't. Discover the difference between synthetic flavorings and real cold-pressed Italian Bergamot oil, and find out why our organic blends taste like fresh citrus, not perfume.