{"title":"Herbal Tonics","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are a great many plant components that you can steep in hot water and drink the resulting infusion that are not technically tea (Camellia sinensis). Transcending cultures, herbal tonics share a similar function to tea, both in their rituals, their holistic benefits, and their enjoyment. Naturally free of caffeine, but rich and compelling in flavor, our herbal infusions and tonics represent seasonally sourced and fresh milled herbs, flowers, spices, leaves and roots--both from our own local ecology and from gifted smallholders around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"osmanthus","title":"Osmanthus Flower","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6n7jm\" data-offset-key=\"9j17f-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9j17f-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"veryhardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-0-0\"\u003eThe protean Osmanthus flower, an evergreen shrub native to Asia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-1-0\"\u003eis celebrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"veryhardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-2-0\"\u003e for it’s alluring fragrance, individual taste, and vast applications in culinary and beverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-3-0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"veryhardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-4-0\"\u003eOsmanthus was oft the muse of Chinese poetry during the Tang Dynasty and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-5-0\"\u003eis said\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"veryhardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-6-0\"\u003e to have been the scholar's choice of houseplant for it's symbol of prosperity and good health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8b53m-7-0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eAccording to Chinese legend, Osmanthus may have descended from the moon but was brought to Earth's soil by a fairy, who scattered its seed during a plague that threatened the population. From mature Osmanthus shrubs, flowers bloomed and were made into a wine that cured the plague.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9j17f-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Unlike other flowers smelling either too delicate or too intense, osmanthus presents a floral scent that is clean enough to wash away the dust in the air and rich enough to spread over miles. It's hard to believe it comes from nature and not the moon in heaven\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Song Dynasty poet - Yang Wanli.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 2","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180630704351,"sku":"osman_herba_tier2_00050","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113566666975,"sku":"osman_herba_tier2_00250","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/products\/DryOsmanthus5039_WW.jpg?v=1670005317"},{"product_id":"red-chai","title":"Red Chai","description":"\u003cp\u003eRooibos, the needle-like tisane originating from the Cederberg region of South Africa, is legendary not only as a centuries-old restorative, but for its black-tea-like body and silky, caramelized pecan sweetness. Its naturally low tannin content means its smooth and impossible to overbrew, making it a perfect foundation for the aromatic bouquet of our spice blend. Fresh ginger provides a fiery zest; black peppercorn and cardamom add a toasty savoriness; Saigon cinnamon and clove a robust sweetness. Together, our Red Chai lives up to its name in color and heat, brewed to warm and soothe to one’s content. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628803807,"sku":"redch_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570173151,"sku":"redch_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/REDCHAI7596.jpg?v=1706301949"},{"product_id":"rosella","title":"Rosella","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_6619492185695957179gmail-docs-internal-guid-eb68dca8-7fff-4809-b766-03c37fc218dd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosella, one of many names known of hibiscus, is internationally celebrated as an herbal infusion due to its sweet-tart, ruby brew. Refreshing with a cranberry-like fruitiness, hibiscus is the spotlight of our first iced tea blend. Lemongrass balances its tanginess with citrus zest while licorice root adds a light, clean sweetness. Our Rosella is a bright and refreshing tonic that is a true tribute to the summertime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosella's ingredients are locally sourced, blended in-house and certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628639967,"sku":"rosel_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570336991,"sku":"rosel_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/ROSELLA7580.jpg?v=1706302036"},{"product_id":"saigon","title":"Saigon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCinnamomum loureiloi\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Saigon cinnamon, commands a bold taste profile of sweet, spice, and strong. Its other cassia cousins can be found as thin-layered quills and harvested with young trees; Saigon cinnamon yields a thick, single-layered bark cut from mature trees. Its exceptional difference is its comparatively high essential oil content, making it possess the most pronounced profile of its genus. Infused together with the sparkling spice of Sichuan peppercorns and citrusy herbaceousness of lemongrass, Saigon is a botanical blend to awaken the senses. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628541663,"sku":"saigo_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570500831,"sku":"saigo_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/SAIGON7565.jpg?v=1706302085"},{"product_id":"malabar","title":"Malabar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOff the Malabar coast in Kerala, India, originates the Tellicherry, the largest size of a dried black peppercorn. Intensely fragrant with a citrus-peel, resin-like savoriness, their dark profile is a frequent ingredient to the region’s tonic recipes. Combined together with turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and licorice root, this earthy, piquant, and mildly sweet blend brews a brilliant gold liquor. Our most popular herbal tonic is a cup restorative to mind, body, and soul.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628443359,"sku":"malab_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570631903,"sku":"malab_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/MALABAR7575.jpg?v=1706301725"},{"product_id":"organic-chamomile","title":"Chamomile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis eponymous dried golden blossom is an appropriate sipper for every season. A native of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe Mediterranean, chamomile has been consumed for thousands of years. The word \"chamomile\" comes from the Greek word meaning \"earth-apple\", so called because of the apple-like scent of the plant. Though typically an Egyptian specialty import, ours comes from Croatia. The pieces are very even, that have been sorted following handpicking making for a soft, honey-like infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Chamomile is a very fluffy herbal tea to pack; please keep in mind that you might receive a much larger bag than expected. 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As with Morning Mist, the arbor is devoted to harmony with the surrounding ecology, with no fertilizers or pesticides employed. Made from the 'Litsea coreana' plant, the leaves of this shrubby tree are thick and fragrant. When plucked, they are bruised and oxidized in the style of a black tea. 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