In this workshop we will learn about the art of tea making, layering flavors, and blending herbs for both pleasure and medicine.

We will explore the medicinal benefits of herbs that have been used since ancient times. We will learn how to weave in aromatic herbs such as lavender, tulsi, rose and more to create a delicious unique blend you can take home.

Additional topics we will discuss:

• Making tea blends for every day ails such as stomach aches, colds and flus, headaches, body aches and more!

• How to source, harvest and dry your own herbs

• The history of tea and herbal tisanes

• Common herbs to have in your apothecary for every day health

About the instructor: Hi I’m Alexandra, founder for Vulgaris Herbs and Mindful Wilderness. I began my herbalism journey 10 years ago, inspired by my grandmother and the wise women in my Romanian heritage. For the last 8 years I have been teaching workshops on herbal medicine, nature connection and wilderness skills. I work with herbs in ways that encourage us to:

• Engage with the synergies of the whole plant and its constituents

• Make gentle, nourishing remedies that uniquely support each individual

• Create a purposeful and responsible relationship with plants that fosters curiosity, kindness and simplicity

• Build confidence and competence for the at-home herbalist; empowering each student to bring herbalism into their home through hands-on experience

• Keep herbalism accessible to everyone