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.
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
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.
New Year, New Rituals: 3 Ways to Reset Your System (Without Starving)
Ditch the impossible resolutions. Three simple tea rituals for the New Year: gentler mornings, calmer digestion, steadier focus.
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.
What Are "Natural Flavors" in Tea? (And Why We Don't Use Them)
Why does some tea taste like candy? The ingredient listed as "Natural Flavor" is often not what it sounds like. We explain what it really is, and why we refuse to use it in our organic blends.