Nature's Pantry

Deep dive into the unique benefits of our ingredients, differences between popular options, and recipes that make it easy to bring nature's goodness into your life. Discover the insights and inspiration you need to make mindful, nature-inspired choices for wellness and flavor

horsetail tea

Horsetail Tea: How to Brew It and What to Know First

Horsetail tea is one of the oldest herbal brews in the European tradition. It comes from a plant that looks like a tiny pine tree…
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how to make hibiscus tea

How to Make Hibiscus Tea: A Simple Hot Brew Guide

Learning how to make hibiscus tea takes just a few minutes. Dried hibiscus flowers brew into a ruby red cup with a tart, cranberry like…
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juniper berries uses

Juniper Berries Uses: From Kitchen to Home Brewing

Juniper berries uses go far beyond gin. These small, dusty blue “berries” add a piney, citrusy flavor to meats, sauerkraut, teas and homemade drinks. Many…
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assam tea

Assam Tea: A Guide to India’s Bold, Malty Black Tea

Assam tea is a strong, malty black tea from the lush lowlands of northeast India. It is the backbone of many breakfast blends and most…
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yellow dock root

Yellow Dock Root: A Guide to This Traditional Bitter Herb

Yellow dock root is a classic bitter herb with a long place in folk herbalism. The plant grows almost everywhere, from roadsides to open fields.…
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white tea vs green tea

White Tea vs Green Tea: Flavor, Caffeine and How to Brew

If you are comparing white tea vs green tea, you are looking at two close cousins. Both come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. Both…
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chaste tree berry

Chaste Tree Berry: Traditional Uses and How to Prepare It

Chaste tree berry, also known as vitex, is one of the best known herbs in Western herbal tradition. The small, peppery fruits come from a…
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savory herb

Savory Herb: A Cook’s Guide to This Peppery Classic

The savory herb is one of the most underrated plants in the spice cabinet. It tastes peppery, a little piney and similar to thyme. European…
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basil tea

Basil Tea: How to Make It With Dried Basil Leaves

Basil tea is a fragrant, caffeine free brew with a sweet, peppery and slightly minty taste. Most people know basil from pasta sauce and pesto.…
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star anise tea

Star Anise Tea: How to Brew a Sweet, Licorice-Like Cup

Star anise tea is a warm, naturally sweet drink with a gentle licorice flavor. It takes only a few whole pods and hot water. Because…
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elderberry syrup recipe

Elderberry Syrup Recipe: How to Make It at Home

A good elderberry syrup recipe needs only a few pantry ingredients and about an hour of your time. Dried elderberries give the syrup its deep…
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senna tea

Senna Tea: How to Prepare It and Use It Safely

Senna tea is a traditional herbal preparation made from the dried leaves of the senna plant. Unlike most herbal teas, it is not something you…
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