Spring & Summer 2018 Organic From Our Farms To Your Home Our Pacific Northwest ORGANIC FARMS While our herbs are grown worldwide, most of our North American botanicals take root in the soils of Cascadia. By supporting local growers, we minimize our impact on the planet and contribute to local economies. 02 (Opposite page): Organic mustard blooms in the summer sun. (This page, left to right and top to bottom): One of our farmers inspects organic catnip growing in the field. Head farmer, Danielle, oversees our flourishing fields of organic lemon balm. Mount Adams’ glaciers provide the water that helps our organic skullcap thrive. Fields of organic echinacea as far as the eye can see attract pollinators and are a sight to behold. Weeding crews ensure unwanted plants don’t find their way into our bags of organic herbs. Signs clearly mark the edges of our organic farms to keep synthetic chemicals away. 03 04 ear the snow-capped peaks and What keeps him going? His palpable pristine glacial streams of Cascadia passion, undeniable curiosity, and desire lies one of our farms. A gravel road to leave this planet better than he found it N winding up an arid canyon leads to for his two young daughters. the small plot of land where our certified “I’m a steward of the land,” he said. organic milky oat tops are grown, “Farming is a pretty serious harvested, and dried. responsibility—to take a piece of land and Tyler, a young father of two and Bay Area grow the soil. I want to enrich the land in a native, is the sole caretaker of these way that leaves it more fertile for future beloved herbs. Aside from the tractor he generations. I’ve never known anything uses to plant, Tyler does everything by other than organic agriculture and never hand. He believes the highest quality comes want to do anything else.” from this very intimate contact with the Our network of organic farms is diverse. plants. Some of our herbs are tended by small While many of us may fantasize about this family farmers like Tyler, but our most seemingly idyllic life, “real” farming is popular offerings (like our organic North anything but. There are no chic urban American nettle leaf) require large-scale chicken coops, Instagram-ready lavish agriculture and weeding crews that top 100 meals, or time to spend sipping iced tea on people. the front porch. We give thanks to Tyler and the many “A lot of people romanticize about farming skilled hands—across the globe and close until they do it for a season,” Tyler said. “To to home—that work to provide our beloved me, it’s an adventure.” organic botanicals. During a brief stint growing organic veggies in his twenties, Tyler got hooked on farming. (Opposite page): Organic herb farmer, Tyler, After taking the helm of this 10-acre plot in his wife Chaya, and their two girls take a break on the hillside behind their fields of 2013, however, Tyler was dealt a whole milky oat tops. (This page, left to right): Tyler host of “adventures”—from harsh winters, to inspects the milky oat tops to see if they’re a destructive wildfire, and a seemingly ready for harvest. Milky oat tops air-dry on endless supply of weeds to pull. racks at Tyler’s homestead. 05 Our Commitment Company With TO ORGANICS A CONSCIENCE Since our beginnings in 1987, we’ve offered herbs that grow as the earth intended—with living soil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC mixed crops, and the integration of beneficial species. Supporting organic farms in the Pacific We are a certified organic Northwest and around the globe holds the processor through Oregon Tilth. promise of fertile lands, viable seeds, thriving wildlife, uncontaminated crops, and clean drinking water for generations to come. NON-GMO As plant lovers, herbalists, body care formulators, As a Non-GMO Project verified and foodies, these issues are near and dear to us. company, we are consistently working Our entire line of plant-based products—from to add more products to this program. high-quality teas and essential oils, to dried herbs and herbal extracts—is certified organic whenever possible or wildharvested in landscapes free from FAIR FOR LIFE FAIR TRADE synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. We rigorously test our products at our in-house Quality Control We are proud to be fair trade certified Laboratory to ensure that what you see in this according to the Fair For Life standard. catalogue and in our online shop is safe for you and your family. Our goal is doing what’s right: people, plants, and EARTH KOSHER planet over profit. We offer the nation’s largest line of botanical products certified Kosher by Earth Kosher. FOREST GROWN Through the PCO Forest Grown program, we offer botanicals that are sustainably collected from their native ecosystems. ZERO WASTE We are the first company in Oregon to receive a Zero Waste Facility Certification from Green Business Certification Inc. NATIVE ENERGY We have converted to 100% renewable energy, transferring our power usage to renewable resources. SALMON SAFE As a Salmon Safe certified business, we maintain a pesticide-free facility and utilize a bioswale and rain garden. EARTHSHARE As an EarthShare Oregon business, we match our employees’ donations to environmental organizations. 06 CONTENTS LOOSE-LEAF TEA CULINARY DELIGHTS MISCELLANY 8 Herbal Tea 48 Culinary Oils 78 T-Shirts, Mugs & More 12 Red Tea 49 Salts & Peppercorns 78 Gift Certificates 13 Chai, Maté & Guayusa 50 Spice Blends 79 Ordering Information 14 Black Tea 52 Sprouting Seeds 80 Order Form 15 Green Tea 53 Kitchen Tools 81 Seed Packets 16 White Tea, Oolong & Matcha 17 Flowering Tea DIY INGREDIENTS RECIPES 18 Teapots & Tea Tools 54 Carrier Oils 11 Herbal Tea Simple Syrup 56 Other Ingredients 12 DIY Rooibos Blends ESSENTIAL OILS & 57 Butter, Wax & Clay 17 How to Brew Flowering Tea AROMATHERAPY 58 Containers 25 Empress Energy Perfume Oil 22 Essential Oils 31 Energetic Clearing Spray 27 Essential Oil Kits BODY CARE 32 Purifying Incense Blend 28 Diusers & Candles 62 Bath & Body 43 Easy Laundry “Detergent” 29 Hydrosols 64 Massage Oils 47 Nourishing Nettle Infusion 32 Aroma Sprays, Oils & Aromatics 65 Babies & Children 51 Make Your Own Adobo Rub 65 Hair Care 52 Coco-Maca Energy Bars HERBS & SPICES 66 Herbal Salves & Sprays 61 Ginger Citrus Spray 34 Herbs & Spices 67 Herbal Oils 61 Orange Cream Body Scrub 44 Seaweeds 61 Friction-Free Balm 45 Bulk Discount Details HERBAL WELLBEING 64 Rosemary Salt Spray for Hair 45 Herb Precautions Key 70 Herbal Extracts 69 Homemade Bitter Blend 75 Herbal Capsules 69 From-Scratch Peppermint Tincture 76 Elixirs, Syrups & Tonics 74 Homemade Vanilla Extract 77 Herbal Pet Care This Catalogue Is Best Viewed While Sipping Tea ORDERING MADE EASY 152 W. 5th Ave PO Box 50220 mountainroseherbs.com 800.879.3337 Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, OR 97405 07 Organic LOOSE-LEAF TEA Handmade in small batches, our beloved herbal tea blends feature organic and consciously wildharvested herbs. The exceptional white, green, black, and red teas we offer are certified organic and cultivated on tea estates tended by generations of expert growers. These delicacies are delivered to us just after harvest to ensure the highest quality, flavor, and freshness. Enjoy every wonderful drop! ORGANIC HERBAL TEA 5th Chakra | Organic | Caffeine-free Slightly spicy yet comforting, this rooty blend is inspired by the fifth chakra, your throat. Brew as a decoction or infusion. Licorice°, marshmallow root°, Echinacea purpurea root°, orange peel°, cinnamon°, ginger°, fennel°, and cloves°+. 4 oz. $9.25 8 oz. $14.50 1 lb. $25.00 21st Century | Organic | Caffeine-free Motivating, wholesome, and super tasty, our 21st Century Tea is blended to support you through the hustle and bustle of daily life. Enjoy as an infusion any time of day. Nettle leaf°, red clover blossoms°, elder berries°, alfalfa°, red clover herb°, St. John’s wort°, sage°, and ginger°. 4 oz. $10.25 8 oz. $16.25 1 lb. $28.00 Blossoms of Health | Organic | Caffeine-free This spirited, uplifting, and energizing infusion has a green flavor with floral highlights. Red clover herb°, nettle leaf°, ginkgo°, red clover blossoms°, meadow- sweet herb°, calendula°, gotu kola°, lavender°, chamomile°, and stevia°. 4 oz. $10.00 8 oz. $15.75 1 lb. $27.00 Chamomile | Organic | Caffeine-free An aromatic and flavorful tea made from whole chamomile flowers. Great after dinner and useful just before bed. This grounding infusion is lovely with a little milk and honey. 100% organic chamomile flowers°. 4 oz. $9.00 8 oz. $14.50 1 lb. $25.00 Dawn Chorus | Organic | Fair trade ingredients | Caffeine-free Gentle yet full of heart and substance, this mildly sweet nettle-based infusion is the perfect way to start your morning and makes a wonderful pick-me-up for any time of day. Nettle leaf°, green rooibos tea°+, and rose petals°. 4 oz. $9.25 8 oz. $14.50 1 lb. $25.00 Dream | Organic | Caffeine-free Based on an ancient formula said to evoke powerful and colorful dreams, this infusion is lightly minty with a floral flavor. Peppermint°, chamomile°, gotu kola°, mugwort°, damiana°, rosemary°, rose petals°, and stevia°. 4 oz. $9.25 8 oz. $14.50 1 lb. $25.00 Easy Day | Organic | Caffeine-free This herbalicious infusion is full of green zest, and hints of berry and mint. Take a moment to relax and enjoy hot or iced. Blackberry leaf°, linden°, peppermint°, lemon balm°, and marshmallow leaf°. 4 oz. $8.50 8 oz. $13.25 1 lb. $23.00 Echinacea & Roots | Caffeine-free A full-flavored decoction with a rooty flavor, blended to support your natural resistance year-round.