Thursday, January 10, 2013

Tea for You!

Jean Gesch Slocum

I've been known as THE TEA LADY and for years have given teas for 2-100 participants with various themes:  Birthdays, Children's Teas and even Victorian/Civil War teas.  In 1995 I became a CERTIFIED TEA CONSULTANT and have also given various talks on tea and etiquette both now and etiquette from the past.

In the 90's I owned an on-line coffee and tea company called THE BROWN BAG GOURMET or BROWN BAG GOURMET GOODIES that sold coffee and tea products.  I sold the company in 1999 but just can't stay away from tea.

Today I grow many of my own components for my herbal teas and when I source ingredients I look first for local components and then look for the best quality components possible.  I think you'll love our teas and prefer them to the mass produced, bagged teas that are made with cheap components.

When purchasing actual tea leaves I buy only the best available and you'll be able to tell by the flavor.  We try to avoid China whenever possible and are currently using Pre-meltdown Japanese Tea (when these are gone there will be no more for several years).

A list of our teas are below:

All our teas are GLUTEN-FREE - 2 ounces tea makes about 30-40 cups.  We can ship all teas.  EMAIL US with your order and address.  We figure 'actual' shipping and email you back.  Payment via Paypal.

All our teas are available in 2 ounce bags or 3.5 ounces in square tins.  Prices vary. They are available by:

Contacting us:  EMAIL HERE
Through LOCAL DIRT
Through www.NebraskaFood.org and search for producer Heritage Harvest Home

Below are the current teas available and their descriptions (I'm naming a bunch of them after my grandchildren).  We plan to add these over the next several months.

The ONLY teas that you can safely drink while pregnant on our list is the Fruit and Herbal Teas!

HERBAL TEAS

Lucas the Lion Tamer - The perfect stress reducer tea.  Ingredients: Lemon Balm, Linden Leaves, Valerian Root, Ginger Root. Do Not Drink If Pregnant
Grandma Farmer's Tummy Mint -  A delightful tummy tamer to relieve a tummy upset and calm nerves in kids as well as elders.  Ingredients:  My personal Peppermint and Lemon Balm plus Organic Fennel Seeds.  Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Dragon Slayer -  Slay the cold and flu dragon!  A soothing blend of blackberry leaves, elder flowers, linden flowers and peppermint leaves. Drink 2-3 cups per day for a few days for prevention or soothing of cold and flu symptoms.Do Not Drink If Pregnant.  
Momma Mia - The perfect Raspberry blend of Raspberry Leaves, Red Clover, Nettle, and Peppermint
Blackberry Tea -  This is strictly blackberry leaves from our spray free blackberry plants.
Peppermint Tea -  Peppermint leaves from my personal spray free garden.
Chamomile Tea -  Chamomile Flowers from my personal spray free garden. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Raspberry Tea -  Raspberry leaves from my personal spray free garden.

FRUIT & HERBAL TEAS - For Children and Adults
Very Berry - A full flavored tea with deep fruity notes! Apple pieces, cornflower petals, Raisins,Hibiscus, Rose Hips, elderberry, currant, blackberry flavor.
Marcus' Lucky Monkey - A predominant orange character with the lovely sweetness of pineapple. Apple pieces, Orange, hibiscus, rose hips, orange & pineapple flavor.
Gabriella's Angel Wings - A hint of Caramel give this fruity tea a almost caramel apple flavor. Apple pieces, rose hips, Hibiscus, orange peel, caramel flavoring.

GREEN TEAS
Fionna's Flowers - A Jasmine tea with dainty Jasmine flowers. Do Not Drink If Pregnant
Audry's Rose Hill - Rose hips, flowers and buds accent this exciting green tea from India.  The aroma is wonderful along with it's almost fruity notes. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Lavender & Lace - A wonderful green tea laced with a mild floral lavender flowers. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Collin's Caper - Outstanding Gunpowder Green tea from Taiwan.  A green tea with strength and a captivating green tea flavor.  Long Shelf Life.  Do Not Drink If Pregnant
Patrick's Irish Eyes Top of the morning! Hints of chocolate, coffee and vanilla meander in natural aromatic bergamot - Irish creamy smooth! Contains little green candy shamrocks. Ingredients: Green tea, Cornflower petals, Natural flavors. (Candy shamrocks< 3%: Sugar, Corn starch, Palm oil, Confectioner's glaze, Modified corn starch, Soy lecithin, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60, Yellow#5 + Blue#1 dye)  Do Not Drink If Pregnant
Cinnamon Herbal Tea - Cinnamon Pieces, Red Raspberry, Ginko Leaves, Orange Peel and Green Tea. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Immun-i-tea - Build your immune system and fight off viruses. Ingredients: (all organic) Peppermint, Green Tea, Oregon Grape Root, Rose hips, Orange peel, Calendula, Echinacea top and root, Golden seal, Red Clover Leaf and blossom. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.  DO NOT USE LONGER THAN ONE WEEK AT A TIME.

Chai Teas
Masala Chai (black tea) - Full bodied tea (from India and Kenya) enhances South Indian masala spices. The finish has cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger. Superb with milk and sugar. Fill your cup 3/4 full of the tea then add a bit of Stevia or Honey and warm milk to fill the cup. 

BLACK TEAS

Bridgett's Hope - The ultimate Indian Darjeling, has a lovely muscatel flavor with delicious astringency.  Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Daniel's Castle -  This tea is reminiscent of your typical English Breakfast Tea.  A perfect breakfast tea with good body.  Especially enticing with milk! Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Earl Grey -  This is the very best Earl Grey you will ever experience! Natural aromatic Bergamot. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Grace Hill - A flavorful Black tea laced with wild blueberry flavor! Naturally flavored Sri Lankian tea. Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Cornflower petals, Blackberry leaves, Blueberry pieces, Natural flavors. Do Not Drink If Pregnant
Elderberry Blend - This tasty tea is designed to keep the body safe from nasty winter viruses (without using Echinacia or Golden Seal that can only be used for short periods of time). Nettle fortifies the body while Tea adds much needed antioxidants. Elderberry is a sweet addition that guards against viruses. We use our own non-sprayed herbs to be sure that your body doesn't have to fight off additional pesticides too. Ingredients: Black Tea, Stinging Nettles, Elderberry Blossoms & Berries. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Peach Lift - A high grown Ceylon full flavored tea from Sri Lanka with a delicate Peach character.
Luxury black tea, Freeze dried peach, Blackberry leaves, Sunflower + Calendula petals, Natural dried mango, Natural flavors. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.

Organic Black Teas
Jenny's Butterfly Dance - Very refreshing and reflective!  Lush ripe strawberry notes fill the cup leading to a pleasant astringent finish.  Do Not Drink If Pregnant.


OOLONG TEAS
Orange Blossom Oolong - Wildly exotic tea from Sri Lanka. Fruity roundness with fruity Jasmine notes.  Excellant Iced Tea. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Formosa Oolong - Smooth and slightly sweet, toasty with a touch of dryness.  Taiwan Do Not Drink If Pregnant.
Orchid Oolong - One of the world’s most exquisite (China) teas. Haunting orchid floral notes. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.

Organic White Teas
Tangerine White Tea - A delightfully delicate white tea with a hint of citrus! The tea lowest in caffeine. Do Not Drink If Pregnant.

We can’t provide you with medical advice, dosage information, potential drug/herb reactions, or assistance with questions relating to injury, illness, etc. We are not licensed practitioners, pharmacists, or researchers. We are legally restricted from answering your health related questions. Information on this website has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The information provided by HHH is not presented with the intention of diagnosing any disease or condition or prescribing any treatment. It is offered as information only, for use in the maintenance and promotion of good health in cooperation with a licensed medical practitioner.  Any usage information given is historical in nature only.  Just because a small amount of an herb works well does NOT mean that more is better. As individuals we all have different constitutions, sensitivities, allergic reactions and possible health conditions, some herbs work well for some and not for others. HHH is not responsible for any misuse of these plant materials. The U.S. FDA does not evaluate or test herbs. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. Consult with your physician for diagnosis or treatment. We thank you for understanding.

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