New Herbal Blends for Spring and Summer

Now that the warm weather is returning, it's time to clear out the fall and winter herbal tisane blends from Local Roots and bring in the lighter brews for spring and summer. Two of the blends were very popular last year -- Lavender Lemonade and Lemon Mellow -- so they're back, along with three new mixes.

Dragon Tamer: The French word for tarragon means “little dragon,” but don’t let this gentle blend frighten you. With tarragon from Karen’s Garden Delights, wildcrafted red clover, and homegrown lemon balm, the subtle licorice-lemon taste of this blend wards off any “dragons” from your day and lets you enjoy a peaceful sleep.

Lavender Lemonade: Inspired by a drink I enjoyed at Pickity Place in New Hampshire, this blend includes my favorite homegrown lavender, dried homegrown lemon balm, and a pinch of hibiscus blossoms, resulting in a blush pink iced tisane that will relax your body and lift up your spirits.

Lemon Mellow: Some days I want lemonade, some days I want lemon tea. This blend of lemon verbena and bronze fennel from Karen’s Garden Delights along with wildcrafted nettle and red clover goes down smooth as silk, cools you off, and lets you breathe a sigh of relief.

Mint Kiss: Nothing refreshes quite like mint, and this blend of homegrown spearmint and rose petals with lemon verbena from Karen’s Garden Delights proves it: a kiss of mint, a velvety touch of lemon, and a little bit of love. Add a little to your favorite black or green tea, too, for a delicious change of pace!

Spring Greening: After a long, cold winter, you need a bracing, fresh tonic to wake yourself up. This combination of wildcrafted nettle and homegrown anise hyssop tastes remarkably like green tea, but it offers a nourishing array of vitamins and minerals to boost your spirits and help you welcome the warm weather.

This year, I'm offering not only bulk herb blends but also a select amount of tea bags of these same blends for your convenience. Limited quantities for now, but as this year's crop of herbs comes on, I plan to replenish supplies.

Look for the brochures with brewing instructions on the shelves with the tea blends -- only at Local Roots!