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.
Flatlay of Yerba Buena Tea Co. organic yerba mate tins (Slim Mint, Clean Energy, Chocolate Mint Mate) with fresh mint leaves and a glass of brewed tea.

Yerba Buena vs. Yerba Mate: What is the Difference?

"Wait, are you a Yerba Mate company?" People ask us this daily. The names sound similar, but Yerba Buena ("The Good Herb") and Yerba Mate are two very different plants. Here's the difference, and the story behind our name.

Brewed cup of organic Muscle Ease herbal tea with hibiscus and lemongrass, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

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.
Organic green tea beside a journal of new year intentions, part of a simple morning tea ritual, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

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.
Vibrant organic loose leaf yerba mate spilling from a Yerba Buena Tea Co. tin.

What is Yerba Mate? The Clean Energy Alternative to Coffee

Tired of the coffee jitters? Yerba Mate is a South American brew that delivers a sustained, crash-free energy boost. Here's why this organic "drink of the gods" has become a favorite fuel for focus and productivity.
Stirring a smooth cup of organic green tea brewed at the right temperature, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

Why Your Green Tea Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It)

Does your green tea taste like bitter medicine? You aren't alone. Almost everyone makes the same simple mistake when brewing green tea. Here's the easy fix for a sweet, smooth cup every time.
Organic Earl Grey and Lavender Grey black tea tins made with real cold-pressed bergamot oil, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

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

Does your Earl Grey taste like soap? It shouldn't. Here's the difference between synthetic flavorings and real cold-pressed Italian Bergamot oil, and why our organic blends taste like fresh citrus, not perfume.
Comparison of beverages showing coffee beans, loose leaf black tea, and organic yerba mate to illustrate caffeine levels.

Tea vs Coffee Caffeine: The Real Energy Chart

Trying to quit the coffee jitters? We break down the exact caffeine levels of Coffee vs. Yerba Mate vs. Tea to help you find the perfect fuel for your day.