Through millions of years of evolution, the structures and processes of organisms have resolved many of the engineering and environmental challenges facing the modern world – we just need to look, observe, and learn.
Garden of Secrets
Loose Leaf Tea | HerbalStep into the Garden with this earthy, eclectic melange reminiscent of obscure tonics and elixirs. All proceeds from the purchase of this blend are donated to UBC Botanical Garden.
$26 USD
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Optimism
Wellness
Blending Notes
Aroma Minty & fresh
Palate Earthy richness with a subtly sweet finish
Purpose Blooming inspiration
Ingredients
Organic chamomile, organic peppermint, allspice, ginger, licorice, basil, yarrow flowers, hawthorn leaves, birch bark
Caffeine-Free
BLEND NO. 1250
Sustainability
Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.
Shipping & Delivery
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Free Standard Shipping on orders over $75.00 to the Contiguous USA. Our Standard Shipping time is 5-10 business days. Our Express Shipping time is 3-5 business days.
Centuries to perfect, biomes below display an architect, a healer, and a designer's hand at work. Brimming with creativity, a gain to those who pause, ponder and perceive.
About This Blend
MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
TEALEAVES
1 Tsp
Water
8 oz
Fire
212°F
Steep
5+ Min
100% of the proceeds of this blend are donated to UBC Botanical Gardens. Botanical gardens protect plant biodiversity by preserving species that are becoming rare in nature through human impact.
2020 Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards Honoree — Creativity Finalist & Education Finalist
Expert Botanists and TEALEAVES Master Blenders selected local and wild botanicals with low carbon footprints and unique health properties for this earthy garden blend.
“Simply put, biodiversity is life on earth.”
Biodiversity ensures healthy ecosystems for all who live in them.
Conscious in our blending process, our ingredients are carefully sourced from gardens that employ sustainable growing practices.
This blend uses wild and feral ingredients that are kinder to the planet and our bodies. Our goal is to showcase lesser-known ingredients to encourage diverse consumption.
WELLNESS FROM NATURE
Inside the Garden of Secrets
GINGER
ROOT
Among the healthiest spices on the planet. Ginger has been known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
ORGANIC
CHAMOMILE
Used for decades for a wide range of health benefits. Chamomile is commonly known to help with digestive rebalancing.
ORGANIC PEPPERMINT
A beloved herbal for it's aromatherapy qualities, peppermint can aid with pain and discomfort in the body, and is a natural calming agent.
BIRCHBARK
Long-regarded as "nature's healer". Renowned for its rich anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties for cleansing and clarifying.
ALLSPICE
A soothing digestive aid, allspice eases tension and can help to defend and restore your body.
HAWTHORN LEAVES
Naturally therapeutic, hawthorn leaves rejuvenate your body with powerful, health-boosting antioxidants.
HOLY BASIL
For centuries, this aromatic and adaptogenic herb has been used to calm the mind and naturally reduce anxiety, in addition to boasting powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
LICORICE
A sweet herbal, licorice is loved for its soothing anti-inflammatory properties - the perfect digestive aid to promote balance from within.
YARROW FLOWERS
The ancient herb of healing, protection, and power - discover the bountiful immune-boosting properties of yarrow flowers.
The Garden of Secrets Initiative took seed over 5 years ago between TEALEAVES and UBC Botanical Garden. Since then, The Garden of Secrets documentary was produced, which leans in on experts to uncover more about plants beyond their edible, aromatic, and medicinal properties. Delve deep into the realm of plant-inspired biomimicry and biophilic design with us and our esteemed collaborators, and find out why protecting biodiversity may be the key to protecting our beautiful planet.
DISCOVER THE GARDEN OF SECRETS DOCUMENTARY AND INITIATIVE
BLENDING FOR A BETTER WORLD
100% of the proceeds of this blend are donated to UBC Botanical Gardens. Botanical gardens protect plant biodiversity by preserving species that are becoming rare in nature through human impact.
Expert Botanists and TEALEAVES Master Blenders selected local and wild botanicals with low carbon footprints and unique health properties for this earthy garden blend.
2020 Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards Honoree — Creativity Finalist & Education Finalist
“Simply put, biodiversity is life on earth.”
Biodiversity ensures healthy ecosystems for all who live in them.
Conscious in our blending process, our ingredients are carefully sourced from gardens that employ sustainable growing practices.
This blend uses wild and feral ingredients that are kinder to the planet and our bodies. Our goal is to showcase lesser-known ingredients to encourage diverse consumption.
Inside the Garden of Secrets
WELLNESS FROM NATURE
BIRCHBARK
Long-regarded as "nature's healer". Renowned for its rich anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties for cleansing and clarifying.
GINGER ROOT
Among the healthiest spices on the planet. Ginger has been known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
HAWTHORN LEAVES
Naturally therapeutic, hawthorn leaves rejuvenate your body with powerful, health-boosting antioxidants.
ALLSPICE
A soothing digestive aid, allspice eases tension and can help to defend and restore your body.
ORGANIC CHAMOMILE
Used for decades for a wide range of health benefits. Chamomile is commonly known to help with digestive rebalancing.
LICORICE
A sweet herbal, licorice is loved for its soothing anti-inflammatory properties - the perfect digestive aid to promote balance from within.
HOLY BASIL
For centuries, this aromatic and adaptogenic herb has been used to calm the mind and naturally reduce anxiety, in addition to boasting powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
ORGANIC PEPPERMINT
A beloved herbal for its aromatherapy qualities, peppermint can aid with pain and discomfort in the body, and is a natural calming agent.
YARROW FLOWERS
The ancient herb of healing, protection, and power - discover the bountiful immune-boosting properties of yarrow flowers.
The Garden of Secrets Initiative took seed over 5 years ago between TEALEAVES and UBC Botanical Garden. Since then, The Garden of Secrets documentary was produced, which leans in on experts to uncover more about plants beyond their edible, aromatic, and medicinal properties.Delve deep into the realm of plant-inspired biomimicry and biophilic design with us and our esteemed collaborators, and find out why protecting biodiversity may be the key to protecting our beautiful planet.
DISCOVER THE GARDEN OF SECRETS DOCUMENTARY AND INITIATIVE
BLENDING FOR A BETTER WORLD
100% of the proceeds of this blend are donated to UBC Botanical Gardens. Botanical gardens protect plant biodiversity by preserving species that are becoming rare in nature through human impact.
Expert Botanists and TEALEAVES Master Blenders selected local and wild botanicals with low carbon footprints and unique health properties for this earthy garden blend.
2020 Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards Honoree — Creativity Finalist & Education Finalist
“Simply put, biodiversity is life on earth.”
Biodiversity ensures healthy ecosystems for all who live in them. Conscious in our blending process, our ingredients are carefully sourced from gardens that employ sustainable growing practices.
This blend uses wild and feral ingredients that are kinder to the planet and our bodies. Our goal is to showcase lesser-known ingredients to encourage diverse consumption.
BIRCH BARK
ORGANIC CHAMOMILE
Inside the
Garden of Secrets
GINGER ROOT
LICORICE
YARROW FLOWERS
ALLSPICE
ORGANIC PEPPERMINT
HAWTHORN LEAVES
HOLY BASIL
“Through millions of years of evolution, the structures and processes of organisms have resolved many of the engineering and environmental challenges facing the modern world – we just need to look, observe, and learn.”
PATRICK LEWIS
DIRECTOR OF UBC BOTANICAL GARDEN
As The Garden of Secrets Initiative took seed over 5 years ago between TEALEAVES and UBC Botanical Garden. Since then, The Garden of Secrets documentary was produced, which leans in on experts to uncover more about plants beyond their edible, aromatic, and medicinal properties. Delve deep into the realm of plant-inspired biomimicry and biophilic design with us and our esteemed collaborators, and find out why protecting biodiversity may be the key to protecting our beautiful planet.
DISCOVER THE GARDEN OF SECRETS DOCUMENTARY AND INITIATIVE
Your FAQs, Answered
For Garden of Secrets
Herbal blends should be steeped for 5+ minutes at a temperature of 212°F or 100°C.
Herbal blends typically contain a variety of plant herbs, spices, flowers, roots, berries, and barks, while tisanes are typically infusions of just dried fruits and berries.
Herbal blends do not typically contain any caffeine (because there is no camellia synensis in herbal blends), although they may contain stimulating herbals such as yerba mate. It is important to always check the ingredient listing, and if in doubt about if it is safe for your consumption, consult professional medical advice.
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