A few things you may be wondering.

Botanical teas are infusions made from plants such as leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, berries, bark, and peels. Unlike traditional black, green, white, or oolong tea, our current Broom Ryder blends are made without tea leaves from Camellia sinensis.

Yes. Our current botanical blends are naturally caffeine-free because they do not contain traditional caffeinated tea leaves.

Every individual blend page lists the botanicals used in that blend. Near the bottom of each page, our “Meet the Plants” section also lets you select an herb and continue into the Broom Ryder Herbal Cabinet to learn more about it.

That is part of what makes botanical blending interesting. Leaves, roots, flowers, berries, bark, seeds, and peels all contribute different flavors, aromas, textures, and botanical character. We build each blend so those individual plants work together as one cup rather than simply collecting ingredients on a label.

We do. Broom Ryder celebrates genuine herbal history, and our Herbal Cabinet explores the documented traditional heritage of the plants we use. Historical herbal use, however, is not the same thing as claiming that a finished Broom Ryder tea treats or prevents a medical condition.

Our blends are offered in a Discovery 1 oz size and a Full Size 2 oz bag. The smaller size is an easy way to get acquainted with a blend, while the Full Size is made for more cups once you find a favorite.

Our Full Size 2 oz bags provide approximately 22 servings when prepared using our standard starting measurement of 2 teaspoons of loose leaf per cup.

Yes. Discovery 1 oz bags include one complimentary tea filter, and Full Size 2 oz bags include two complimentary tea filters so you can begin brewing loose leaf right away.

Our standard starting point is 2 teaspoons of loose leaf per 8 ounces of water. Water temperature and steeping time vary by blend depending on the botanicals in the cup, so each individual blend page includes its recommended brewing directions. Our Tea Brewing Guide brings all of those instructions together in one place.

Covering the cup helps hold heat and keeps more of the aromatic compounds from simply drifting away with the steam. It is a small step that can make a noticeable difference with fragrant mint, citrus, flowers, spices, and other aromatic botanicals.

Try adding a little more loose leaf before dramatically increasing the steep time. Very long steeping can pull more bitterness from certain herbs, roots, and barks. Our brewing directions are a starting point, so adjust the amount until the cup tastes right to you.

Absolutely. Brew the tea a little stronger than usual, strain it, and pour it over a full glass of ice. The melting ice will dilute the concentrated infusion into a cold cup without washing away all of the flavor.

Loose-leaf botanical blends naturally contain plant pieces of many different sizes. Fine leaves and flower material can occasionally pass through a coarse infuser. A fine-mesh infuser or tea filter will give you the cleanest cup. Breathe should always be strained through a fine-mesh filter because it contains mullein leaf.

No. Broom Ryder shares authentic botanical history and traditional herbal heritage because those stories are an important part of understanding the plants. Our teas are food and beverage products and are not presented as treatments for disease or medical conditions.

Botanicals can have important safety considerations and may interact with medications or certain health conditions. Please review the ingredient and product safety information for the blend you are considering and speak with your qualified healthcare professional when appropriate.

Pregnancy and nursing deserve individual consideration because herbal safety can vary by plant and circumstance. Review the complete ingredient list and consult your qualified healthcare professional before using herbal products during pregnancy or while nursing.

Visit the Broom Ryder Herbal Cabinet. It is our growing botanical library where you can explore the identity, flavor, aroma, traditional herbal heritage, and place of each plant across our blends.

Broom Ryder botanical tea blends are hand blended in small batches in Frankfort, Illinois.

Keep the bag closed tightly and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, excess heat, moisture, and strong odors. Good storage helps preserve the aroma and character of the botanicals.

Because tea is a food product, we do not accept returns or exchanges unless an order arrives damaged or there is a problem with the order. Please see our Policies page for complete information.

Broom Ryder Tea Shop is owned and operated by Broom Ryder LLC and created by Diana and Michael. You can read more about the people and ideas behind the shop on our Our Story page.