Pop open a canister of Flying Bird Botanicals Farm & Forest blend, and the light, earthy comfort of a classic green tea takes disguise as an herbal, caffeine-free alternative. Before Flying Bird’s 100 percent certified organic teas became available at local joints, including the renowned dining room at the Willows Inn on Lummi Island, Wash., creator Scout Urling began in her own Bellingham, Wash., kitchen, mixing and matching local herbs into steep-able blends. As part of a full lineup of loose-leaf teas geared toward supporting whole-body health, the Farm & Forest blend represents herbs found naturally in Pacific Northwest forests and cultivated by local farmers. Nettles, dandelion root and red raspberry leaf combine to strengthen allergy defenses, while lemon balm greets the nose and lips with a bright dose of citrus. After each sip, peppermint lingers in the mouth with a cool finish. Steep this blend for seven minutes for an earthy, caffeine-free alternative to green tea, or brew double-strength and add ice cubes and honey for an all-natural refresher on a sunny afternoon.
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