Fall/Winter Herbal Tisane Blends Available

Now that the weather is definitely turning more fall-like, it's time to rotate out the stock of summer herbal tisane blends at Local Roots and to bring in the heartier autumn and winter blends. This year, I'll have three favorites from last year along with a new blend:

Blonde Highlights: Chamomile has long been used topically to add a glow to blonde hair, but taken as a tisane, it makes a relaxing evening brew. Paired here with homegrown spearmint and anise hyssop, the sparkle of chamomile takes on a richer hue and flavor as it eases you into rest.

Harvest Gold: As autumn casts its golden light over fields and meadows, summer flavors develop new depth. Lemon verbena from Karen's Garden Delights and homegrown lemon balm carry the summer sunshine, tempered with homegrown calendula and the crisp piny scent of rosemary and thyme from Karen's Garden Delights. This stimulating blend also helps ease congestion and coughing in the winter cold.

Mountain Meadow: It's amazing what wonderful healers can be found among the wildflowers and weeds of our wild areas. Foraged herbs like raspberry leaf, stinging nettle, red clover, and yarrow nourish the body, and homegrown delights like peppermint and rose petals refresh the spirit. Combined, they comfort the stomach and lighten the heart in a fragrant drink that will bring a touch of summer to even the coldest day.

Peppermint Twist: The bright peppermint flavor brightens the holidays but also adds comfort on a cold winter day. In this blend, homegrown peppermint and chocolate mint combine for a delicious twist. (And if you feel very decadent, try half a cup of this mixed with half a cup of eggnog for a new holiday delight!)

Please note that while none of the herbs used here are certified organic, they are all grown naturally with no chemicals or sprays, and wildcrafted herbs have been harvested carefully from unsprayed areas to preserve the balance of their immediate ecosystem.

Look for these delicious brews at Local Roots starting later today!