Bright Start Tea

Refresh your senses with a zesty hit of Bright Start tea. Formulated by our herbal experts, we’ve infused sweet zesty lemon with green nettle and the subtle note of rosehips to create a refreshing blend with a hint of citrus.

Fired Up Tea

Spice up you day with a cup of Fired Up tea. Formulated by our herbal experts, we’ve infused feisty ginger with the earthy notes of turmeric and sweet aromatic liquorice to create a warming blend with a spicy kick.

After Dinner Tea

Complement any mealtime with a soothing sip of After Dinner tea. Formulated by our herbal experts, we’ve infused cool and refreshing peppermint, nutty dandelion root and aromatic fennel to create the ideal after dinner blend.

Quiet Time Tea

Create a moment of tranquillity with a cup of Quiet Time tea. Formulated by our herbal experts, a sip of this subtle floral infusion of fragrant pink rose buds, sweet lime flower and delicate chamomile will take you away to a quiet place for a moment of mindfulness.

Night Time Tea

Pop the kettle on, snuggle in and settle down with a dreamy cup of Night Time tea. Formulated by our herbal experts, we’ve infused the honey notes of comforting chamomile with aromatic lavender and gentle lemon balm to create the ideal tea to sip before bed.

October's Herb of the Month : ST JOHN’S WORT - Hypericum perforatum

St John’s wort is named after St John because it blooms on his birthday in mid-June. Wort means herb and yousee the word attached to other herbs like motherwort or mugwort. St John’s wort was thought to be a special plant because its flowers resemble the sun. The flowers have five petals and long stamens that look like rays of the sun. The flowers are heliotropic meaning they follow the sun from east to west as it crosses the sky. St John’s wort can be used to support natural wellbeing, the pretty flowers having accumulated the sunny nature of summer are perfect to use in the longer, darker winter months.

HABITAT

St John’s wort is native to temperate parts of Europe and Asia and has spread worldwide. It prefers sandy soil and often occurs in pastures and disturbed fields.

DID YOU KNOW?

In medieval times, it was common to celebrate Midsummer Eve with bonfires and to collect special herbs. These included St John’s wort as it was believed to have special protective powers. It was hung over doors and windows to protect against demons, witches and evil spirits. Smelling the leaves or drinking a potion made from the plant was said to cure you from madness.

St John's Wort is one of the main ingredients in the Neal's Yard Warming Salve. This has stimulating organic ginger and rosemary and is made with 100% organic ingredients, this warming salve eases and comforts when massaged into the skin.

• Made with 100% organic ingredients

• With stimulating organic ginger and rosemary

• Massage into the skin for feelings of ease and comfort

A member of the daisy family, calendula (also known as marigold) is a fast growing annual or biennial plant with aromatic leaves and heads of vivid orange daisylike flowers, borne in long succession in the summer and autumn until the first hard frosts.

When you pick calendula or rub the leaves, they smell very aromatic and pungent; they exude resins that make your fingers sticky when you pick them. The whole flowers or petals are used. The petals are edible and may be used in salads.

The flowers are used as herbal infusions and are crafted into tinctures or macerated oils.

HABITAT

Calendula originated in the Mediterranean region. It grows in light, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn. DID YOU KNOW? Neal's Yard grow fields of golden calendula at their eco factory in Dorset.

In the summer months, people working at the eco factory will often go out for a few hours on hot, sunny days to help harvest the flowers. These then get made into herbal tinctures for use in our products or as a herbal supplement.

FAVOURITE WAYS TO USE

Calendula is a favourite herb to use in skincare products, due to its soothing effect. The tincture or infusion is incorporated into herbal creams or salves. Marigold macerated oil is great for soothing sensitive skin.