This abundance of nutritious and energizing herbs are the perfect way to start your day or come alive in the sleepy afternoon with a delicious minty cup.

Inspired by the plants that grow in Canada's Algonquin Park. Awakening Tea blends a powerful host of leafy, aromatic herbs, with long traditions of use to create a vibrantly rich, balanced, up-lifting tea without caffeine. Delicious hot or cold and great with meals.

Several of the herbs used in Awakening Tea have been traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion.

General brewing instructions: 

Heat water to 180-185F/82-85C. Steep for at least 3 minutes. May be rebrewed for 2 to 3 infusions. Do not exceed three teabags per day. Sweeten if desired. Wait 30 minutes between cups.

If using medicinally, recommended dose: 

One tea bag in 150 to 200 ml of water, Do not exceed three teabags per day. Wait 30 minutes between cups. 

Enjoy a wild cup of Canada!

Gourmet Hints: Delicious iced, with lemon and honey.

Taste: Medium-full body, sweet minty with plenty of soft herbaceous notes. Complex and fresh.

Properties: Iron, vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E and K, magnesium, calcium, potassium.

Ingredients:

Peppermint/Menthe poivre (Mentha piperita)' 400 mg, Nettle/ Ortie (Urtica dioica) 200 mg, Alfalfa/Luzerne (Medicago sativa) 100 mg, Labrador tea/ Thé du Labrador (Rhododendron groenlandicum) 100 mg, Angelica leaf/Feuilles d'angélique (Angelica archanglica) 50 mg, Meadowsweet/Spirée ulmaire (Filipendula ulmaria) 40 mg, Astragalus/Astragale (Astragalus membranaceous)' 20 mg, American ginseng/Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) 10 mg, Spearmint/Menthe verte (Mentha spicata). "Biologique. Organic **Cueillette éthique d'aromates sauvages ** Ethically Wildcrafted

Contains no caffeine, additives or preservatives. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are we?

A collective of dedicated Earth lovers who have a vision of sharing the magical, medicinal, wild and sacred plants of the Canadian wilderness where we live.

What is wildcrafting?

Wildcrafting refers to the sustainable harvesting  of plants from their natural habitat (the plants are not cultivated)

How are your teas harvested?

The wilderness matters, so our herbs are sustainably harvested and or organically grown, hand-picked and naturally dried. No fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides are ever used in or near our herbs.

Are your teas gluten-free?

Yes.

Can I drink your teas even if I don’t have any symptoms?

Absolutely! Consider the medicinal qualities a bonus!

Why do some of your boxes say ATC Medicinals?

Since 2004, all natural products claiming health benefits sold in Canada now require an NPN number – Natural Product Number.   Four of our products applied and were granted NPN numbers by Health Canada. We identified them as ATC Medicinals. The Regulations help give Canadians access to a wide range of natural health products that are safe, effective and of high quality.

Which of your teas are safe while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?

We encourage pregnant and breastfeeding women to drink Homestead Blend, which is a delicious nutritive tonic for both mother and baby. It is good for all of us all the time, by the way.