Locally Handmade Organic Herbal Teas

♥ Nourishment & Love in Every Box! ♥

Welcome to Good 4 You Herbal Tea! I am a one women tea house. Since 2007 I have been drawing, hand blending and packaging these teas from my own original recipes. These teas are awesome. I grow and gather the best locally grown, organic and/or fair trade herbs available. Try them in tea bags or loose. The tea bags are packaged in a biodegradable bag and placed in a 100% recycled box. The loose tea comes in a lined paper bag that includes 3 to 5 oz of tea. Amazing tea baths, salves and honey syrups are also here to nurture the spirit. Everything is packaged and shipped in biodegradable and recycled material. 100% Handmade with lots of love! good4youtea@gmail.com Facebook Fan Page Twitter Artmitten (tea shirts)

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♥ Chakra Teas

I formulated the following seven teas for physical imbalances correlated with the chakra energy centers. Take the Chakra Test.

MISTY MORNING TEA

Crown chakra, lift the mind’s mist every morning, day or night! Great for studying & staying focused. Yerba mate, lemon grass leaves, lemon balm leaves, gotu kola leaves, gingko, rosemary, stevia, sage & feverfew. (CAFFEINATED)

WAKE UP AND LIVE TEA

Third eye chakra, an enlivening fruity-tart green tea blend for energy, strength & immunity. Turns purple when you brew it! Rich in vitamin C. Green tea, hibiscus flowers, schisandra berries, jasmine flowers, ashwaganda root & gingko leaves. (CAFFEINATED)

TALKING BLUES TEA

Throat chakra, for when you have the talkin’ blues. Great for musicians & the morning sore throat. Peppermint, ginger, orange peels, anise seeds, elderberries, eucalyptus, clove, lemon balm, red raspberry leaves, rosemary, thyme, hyssop, marshmallow root, licorice, stevia & sage.

SIMMER DOWN TEA

Heart chakra, a relaxing tea to help build a wall against stress. Strengthening and also great for the nerves. Hawthorn berries, oatstraw, nettles, schisandra, alfalfa, gingko, Eleuthero root (Siberian ginseng), Rhodiola rosea root, stevia, rosemary, skullcap, pink roses & lavender flowers.

THEM BELLY FULL TEA

Solar plexus chakra, great for mealtime or after. A spicy-sweet peppermint blend. Peppermint, ginger, cinnamon, nettles, dandelion leaves and root, lemon balm, orange peels, turmeric, stevia, marshmallow root, catnip leaves & cayenne.

COULD YOU BE LOVED TEA

Sacral chakra, relaxing, pleases the senses. Share with someone you love! Jasmine, ginger, cinnamon, kava, ashwaganda root, gingko, passionflowers, maca root, nutmeg, stevia & cardamom.

MELLOW MOOD TEA

Root Chakra, great before bedtime, quiets the spirit. German chamomile flowers, lemon balm leaves, ashwaganda root, valerian root, skullcap, catnip, yarrow & sage.

♥ Sample Packs

CHAKRA SAMPLE PACK

Box of 21 tea bags

3 tea bags of each chakra tea: Misty Morning, Wake Up & Live, Talking Blues, Simmer Down, Them Belly Full, Could You Be Loved & Mellow Mood

REMEDY SAMPLE PACK

Box of 21 tea bags

3 tea bags each of: Pure Bliss Chai, Sun Song, Cheer Up, Natural Mystic, One Love Tea, Satisfy My Soul & Judge Not.

♥ Chai Tea

PURE BLISS CHAI TEA

Yerba mate, green tea, cinnamon, chicory root, nutmeg, ginger, clove, stevia, black pepper, cardamom & star anise. (CAFFEINATED) 2/3 milk to 1/3 chai heated together with honey is so good! Also made NON-CAF with green roobios or with VANILLA.

♥ Immunity & Syrups

CHEER UP TEA

Immunity booster, great for colds or the flu. Peppermint, Echinacea angustifolia root, ginger, lemon balm, elderberries & flowers, orange peels, thyme, cloves, catnip, yarrow & feverfew.

NATURAL MYSTIC TEA

Take a deep breath and inhale the mystic. Great for the lungs. A fruity-tart tea with minty undertones, so amazing! Peppermint, hibiscus, schisandra, ginger, cinnamon, eucalyptus, elecampane root, anise seed, thyme, hyssop, marshmallow root & licorice root.

FLOWER FRIENDLY TEA

A tea to help welcome the season's flowers. For seasonal discomfort. Green roobios, ginger, nettles, thyme leaves, ashwaganda root, calendula flowers, German chamomile flowers & golden rod.

Elderberry Syrup

So incredibly delicious! Great for during a cold, after, or if you feel like one is coming on. Ingredients: Locally made honey from bees of Conway, MA, local organic elderberries, organic echinacea angustifolia, organic hawaiian ginger root with a few organic cloves. The Amazing Syrup Duo

Roots Honey Tonic

An awesome roots blend made into a honey syrup. There are three ginsengs in this remedy, two detoxifying roots and finally the wonderful ginger. Root tonics are taken in a variety of cultures all over the world to help build vitality and keep the immune system strong. Ingredients: Locally made honey from bees of Conway, MA, organic locally grown ashwganda root (Indian ginseng), ethically wild harvested Rhodiola rosea root, ethically wild harvested Eleuthero root (Siberian ginseng), organic locally grown dandelion and burdock root & organic ginger root.

♥ Purifying & Longevity

SATISFY MY SOUL TEA

Cleansing Tea. Free your body to help feel your soul! Hawaiian yellow ginger, nettles, dandelion root, burdock root, cinnamon, lemon peels, cat’s claw bark, stevia, cloves, black pepper & cardamom.

JUDGE NOT TEA

For body nourishment and purification! Great blood cleanser and therefore the skin too. Really earthy. Dandelion leaves & root, nettles, yellow dock root, burdock root, gotu kola leaves, milk thistle seeds, vitex berries, calendula flowers & stevia leaves.

ONE LOVE TEA

The ultimate tea for oneness and longevity! Rich in anti-oxidants, good for inflammation. White tea, ginger, gotu kola leaves, Eleuthero root, dandelion root, rosemary, German chamomile, turmeric, cat’s claw bark, calendula flowers and feverfew. (CAFFEINATED)

SUN SONG TEA

An amazing everyday longevity tea. Based on a traditional Chinese formula. You'll fall in love with this blend, especially if you love sweet teas. Licorice root, cinnamon, Eleuthero root (Siberian ginseng), peppermint and spearmint.

HOLY BASIL TEA

Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is one of the most renown herbs of Ayurveda (India's ancient 7000 year old medical system). Known as "The Queen of Herbs", holy basil is an amazing adaptogen, an herb that helps build a wall against stress. Tulsi therefore helps boost immunity and strength! Above all else it's really rich in antioxidants. Ingredients: holy basil.

WEIGHTLESS BLEND

I have had many requests for this kind of tea, and here it is. Time to feel free and always be happy. I put together a great group of herbs that are know to help with appetite control, water retention and elimination. I couldn't believe it when I tasted it. So good! Ingredients: Green tea, nettles, ginger, true cinnamon (sweet cinnamon), Gymnena sylvestre, gotu kola leaves, irish moss, senna leaves & stevia leaves.

♥ Women & Mens Teas

POSITIVE VIBRATIONS TEA

A women’s tonic tea. For strength & harmony. Great at that time of the month. Nettle leaves, shatavari root (women's ginseng of India), dandelion leaves and root, alfalfa, gotu kola leaves, cinnamon, red raspberry leaves, red clover blossoms, rosemary leaves, vitex berries, dong quai root, stevia and sage.

MOON SET TEA

A women's tea during menopause. Nourishing, light and calming. Nettle leaves, oat tops, shatavari root (women's ginseng of India), dandelion leaves, lemon balm leaves, red raspberry leaves and red clover blossoms. (Black cohosh can be added by request)

MAMA & BABY TEA

A tea for nursing mamas. Relaxing, nourishing & so delicious. This tea is very good! Ginger, jasmine flowers, nettle leaves & milk thistle seeds.

SOUL REBEL TEA

A men’s tonic tea. An everyday blend for strength, energy & vitality. Saw palmetto berries, nettles, alfalfa leaves, dandelion leaves & root, gingko, ginger, schisandra berries, ashwaganda root, maca root, cinnamon, stevia & licorice.

PEAK BLEND

A blend for athletes, ninjas and yogis! Strengthening and nourishing. Great for rebuilding harmony in the body after a strenuous day. 4 ginsengs (ashwaganda root, rhodiola rosea root, maca root, eleuthero root), nettles, oat tops, bee pollen, ginger, licorice & true cinnamon.

♥ Superfood Teas

PEOPLE'S BLEND

A mint mate' inspired by People's Market at UMass Amherst. Nourishing and energizing. Yerba mate, peppermint, nettles & stevia leaves. (CAFFEINATED)

FARMER'S BACK BLEND

This tea was inspired by the Swartz Family Farm. It's for all the hard workers, especially farmers. Nourish and revive with this blend. It's great for the back. Nettles, alfalfa, oat tops, lemon balm, wild mint blend, meadowsweet and red clover blossoms.

The Herbalists Infusion

8 oz loose of the nourishing triad: nettles, oat tops & alfalfa. Super nourishment prepared by brewing 1 oz at a time in a quart sized jar for 4 hours or overnight. An inspired herbalist's infusion that brings strength and wholeness. Filled with many vitamins, minerals and protein!

Nettles

Organic nettle leaves. Nettles are Pure Nourishment. The leaves are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein (nettles are 10% protein alone, highest of any vegetable), chlorophyll, beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, D, B complex, K, several digestive enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, potassium and trace minerals. I call it the seaweed of the land!

The Ultimate Green Drink

The Good 4 You superfood mix. Keeps you nourished, keeps you hydrated, keeps you You. Add to juice, water or a smoothie. 3.5 oz of wheat grass powder, barley grass powder, beet root powder, chlorella powder & spirulina powder in an 8 oz sized mason jar.

♥ More Blends

Dream Tea

A tea for dream enhancement! It's so beautiful. Get ready for some inspiration. Ingredients: Jasmine flowers, blue vervain leaves, lemon balm leaves, gingko leaves, Artemsia leaves (mugwort), and lavender flowers.

Buddha Blossom

This tea is so divine! I was inspired by the beauty of art in tea. Darjeeling tea and hibiscus flowers with the blossoms of lavender... Buddha Blossom Tea turns purple when brewed. It's a light tea with a tart-tea taste.

Mulling Spice

An amazing mulling spice to add to ciders and wines. A great treat for a cold days ahead! Made with organic cinnamon, orange peels, lemon peels, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and lots of love. Directions: I put a big pot of cider on the stove. Bring it to a hot but not boiling temperature. Add about one tea bag for every 8oz serving. Then serve after 5 to 10 minutes. You can take the bags out or leave them in.

Catnip for Cats

Cats love catnip, what can I say? Give your cat a gift of love!

♥ Just One Herb Collection

ROOBIOS Tea

Organic and fair trade. It's known as African bush tea or red tea. Roobios is rich in anti oxidants and is a great alternative in that respect to green tea, if you're sensitive to the caffeine. It's also high in vitamin C and therefore helps with greater iron absorbtion. It may also help with allergies as well as aiding digestion! Great for kids too.

YERBA MATE Tea

Organic yerba mate leaves. Feel one with the rainforest! Known to have vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5 and B complex. Minerals: calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. Other Compounds: carotene, fatty acids, flavonols, polyphenols, inositol, trace minerals, antioxidants, tannins, pantothenic acid and 15 amino acids. Health Benefits: mental clarity, reduces fatigue, aids in weight control and elimination. Amazing substitute for coffee! (CAFFEINATED)

GREEN Tea

Organic and fair trade gunpowder green tea. Green tea is great! Whole green tea leaves wrapped up into little balls. This was done for centuries to preserve freshness. Rich in anti oxidants and great everyday. Studies suggest this plant is great for preventing cancer, for weight loss, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cariovascular disease and infection. Amazing! (CAFFEINATED)

WHITE Tea

Organic and fair trade white peony tea leaves. Delicious! White tea is picked earlier in the season, dried with the sun and known to have the even more anti-oxidants than green tea. (CAFFEINATED)

KUKICHA TWIG Tea

Organic kukicha tea. The Japanese art of collecting stems and twigs from the green tea plant. They are then aged for a little while and finally finished with a light roast. Truly a sweet nectar! (LOW CAFFEINE)

JASMINE FLOWER Tea

Whole jasmine flowers grown without chemicals. Jasmine flowers are really relaxing, great before bedtime or to share with a loved one. This tea is just the whole flowers, it's not mixed with green tea as it is regularly sold. Get the pure jasmine experience!

PEPPERMINT Tea

Organic peppermint leaves. I love peppermint to calm the nervous stomach. Just one sip of this peppermint and you will have minty dreams!

CHAMOMILE Tea

Organic and fair trade chamomile flowers. Gently relaxing, great for bedtime. Chamomile also has great anti-inflammatory action. In tea bags, chamomile is also great for puffy eyes, skin rashes and all sorts of topical irritations.

KAVA ROOT Tea

Freshly ground kava kava root powder (cultivated without chemicals). Kava is traditionally made in the South Pacific islands as a root tonic for relaxation and strength. Have it like a regular cup of tea or make it like the natives by squeezing the tea bag throughly in a cup of cold or warm water.

GINGER Tea

Organic ginger rhizome. Ginger is a great herb on its own, known to help with a vast array of ailments including inflammation! I love complimenting Good 4 You blends with ginger!

♥ Tea Baths
All baths come in a beautiful box tied with hand spun yarn made from nettles

Rising Spirit Tea Bath

1.20 oz of herbs in 4 tea bags.

A beautiful and relaxing blend.
Lemongrass, lavender, rosemary, milky oat tops, Artemsia leaves (mugwort) & sage.

Owl Friendly Tea Bath

1.20 oz of herbs in 4 tea bags.

For kids & adults alike: a relaxing tea bath that turns a purply pink color.
German chamomile flowers, hibiscus, milky oat tops & roses.

Mystic Relief Tea Bath

1.20 oz of herbs in 4 tea bags.

Great for when you have a cold.
Eucalyptus, rosemary, hyssop, peppermint, whole cloves & yarrow.

Love You Tea Bath

1.20 oz of herbs in 4 tea bags.

An overall beautifying bath blend.
Milky oat tops, marshmallow root, rosemary leaves, lavender flowers & roses.

Soothe Your Skin Tea Bath

1.20 oz of herbs in 4 tea bags.
Milky oat tops, German chamomile flowers, comfrey leaves & witch hazel bark.

Sun Rise Tea Bath

1.20 oz of herbs in 4 tea bags.

An energizing tea bath.
Peppermint, ginger, rosemary & sage.

CHAMOMILE Tea Bath

1.20 oz of organic & fair trade chamomile flowers in 4 tea bags.

Really relaxing and great for the skin.

GINGER Tea Bath

3 oz of organic ginger in 4 tea bags.

Great for sore muscles.

Beach in a Jar SEA SALTS

4 oz Jar

The most beautiful luxurious jar of sea salt you have ever seen. Add a few teaspoons to a bath, or scrub gently into skin when taking a shower. Looking at this jar just brings the beauty that is inside you into mind. Have a little peace of exfoliating spa heaven in your home. You are beautiful. I included 3 of the best salts in the world and flowers that were grown naturally in my garden this summer. Ingredients: Dead Sea Salt, Himalayan pink sea salt, black lava salt, organic lavender flowers, calendula flowers, roses & chamomile flowers.

♥ Salves

Salve-ation

An awesome all purpose healing salve in a 2 oz tin. For dry skin, chapped lips, beautification, cuts, etc! Ingredients: organic extra virgin olive oil (Lucini hand picked olives from Italy) infused with calendula flowers, milky oat tops, burdock root, marshmallow root, German chamomile flowers & violets; local beeswax, organic raw unrefined shea butter, organic coconut oil, mango butter, bee pollen, royal jelly and the essential oil of organic lavender.

Feeling Tender Salve

For sore muscles. This salve is awesome. Based on the tiger balm recipe then infused with kava root for the ultimate in muscle relaxation. Apply to those sore muscles! Ingredients: organic extra virgin olive oil infused with wild harvested St. John's wort and ethically wild harvested kava kava root, beeswax, finished with thyme, clove, eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender organic essential oils.

Anti-Aging Salve

This might be the ultimate beauty treatment I have made thus far. This formula was made specifically to help mend and reverse aging skin. All the ingredients I use here are highly researched and the best naturally available plants and oils known to help heal wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Ingredients: Fresh wild harvested comfrey leaves infused in organic olive oil for 3 weeks, infused again with organic and fair trade green tea leaves and rose petals, organic jojoba oil, organic apricot kernel oil, organic cocoa butter, beeswax, and the organic essential oils of lavender, sweet orange and galbanum.

Tiger Balm

This balm is an awesome pocket size buddy to help cool down a swelling mind. Great for during a cold too. I based this formula off of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedy. It's so cute too! Ingredients: organic extra virgin olive oil infused for 8 weeks with freshly wild harvested St. John's Wort, & organic essentials oils of lavender, peppermint, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary & a hint of thyme.

Wildcrafted Healing Salve (seasonal)

A cooling, healing and relieving salve for bug bites, stings, cuts... a life saver. Just apply directly on the affected area as much as you need. Also great in general for any topical ailment. Great for kid's boo boos. Ingredients: fresh plantain leaves (Plantago major) picked at the perfect time, infused with organic olive oil, added to local beeswax, organic unrefined shea butter, with the essential oils of lavender, peppermint and tea tree. (note: this is also a seasonal item)