About Lavender Tea Thyme

The Company…

L.T.T. was created from a love of herbs that began many years ago. It was founded on the belief that everyone should be able to enjoy delicious blends of herbs, spices & teas that have only “real” ingredients. Natural and organic products are used whenever possible and the goal is to provide you with a cleaner product that is free from preservatives, artificial flavors and anything else that takes us away from simple, delicious & healthy ingredients.

The Products…

*All herb, tea & spice recipes are hand blended. Please allow for minor variations in proportion & appearance.

*Bulk packaging- Most items are bulk packaged to save you money and to produce less waste. Simply add your herb, tea or spice blend to your favorite jar for long-term storage. Some items are available in jars at an extra cost, or as part of a gift set.

*Natural and/or organic products are used whenever possible. Some items may be of standard production due to being naturally pest resistant (not needing many or any pesticides for production) or due to the lack of availability at a reasonable cost.

The Tea Blends…

Why No Tea Bags?

*Cost Reduction– Bulk products allow you to enjoy a great product at a lower cost because less overhead is needed for production time and materials.

*Environmental Impact– Pre-packaged & single-use products create a LOT of waste. Bulk blends ensure that less plastic, cloth & paper are going into the landfill. It also reduces energy usage stemming from the production of even natural and green packaging.

*Less Plastic for your Health– Single use, self-sealing tea bags usually “seal” due to plastic in the edging of the tea bag. Though approved for food contact in the U.S., plastics are a concern for many health-conscious individuals and even other countries. Reducing individually wrapped tea bags also reduces trash. Our shipping packages do contain some amount of plastic (to ensure a fresh, quality product reaches you) though MUCH less than the amount that would be used in single-serve items and with much shorter contact time with the product.

So, How do I make the tea?

Bulk tea & herbal tea blends can be enjoyed several ways, most of which are available through Lavender Tea Thyme:

*Tea diffusers– Commonly made of stainless metal mesh, though also available in silicone and ceramic. These are filled with the desired amount of tea, allowed to steep & then cleaned after each use.

*Re-usable cotton bags– Unbleached, natural bags are recommended. Used in the same way as diffusers and rinsed/washed by hand.

*Strainers– Teas are brewed with the leaves/herbs directly in the water and then strained out before drinking. Usually made of stainless steel mesh.

*Diffuser cups– These are teacups/mugs that come with a strainer. Tea is brewed in the cup with the strainer and then removed after brewing to enjoy the tea right in the same cup. The included strainers are usually made of stainless mesh or ceramic.

*Free & Loose– If you don’t mind the herbs or tea leaves in your cup, by all means…go freestyle!