The Benefits of Herbal Tea
Herbal tea has become such a steady, grounding part of my days, and one of the things I love most about it is how simple it is while still offering so much. Without a doubt, the first benefit is hydration. At its core, tea is just water, and staying hydrated is one of the most…
What’s the Difference Between Tea and Herbal Tea?
When I first started learning about herbalism, I didn’t realize that not all “tea” is actually tea. Traditionally, tea refers to a water-based beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. This is what gives us familiar varieties like green tea, black tea, white tea, and oolong. Even though they taste different, they…
How I’m Weaving Herbalism into my Children
You know that moment when herbalism stops feeling like something you do and starts feeling like something you live? That’s where I am right now. It’s woven into our days. Into our kitchen, our rhythms, and the way I mother. And it’s not rigid. We don’t only use herbs. We don’t throw everything else out.…
The Colorful Herbalist 