Mountain Rose Herbs (and Teas, and More)

It's too bad that Mountain Rose Herbs is a mail order company, because walking into this modern apothecary would surely be a magical experience. Luckily, though, you can bring a bit of this experience home with a variety of wonderful, high-quality products to stimulate the senses and soothe the spirit.

At this time of year especially, Mountain Rose Herbs' luxurious tea selection is sure to be a hit. Choose from a variety of fair-trade, organic black, green, red and herbal teas. For a special treat, try the flowering teas, hand-sewn packets of tea leaves and flowers that unfurl artfully when brewed. In case you're not in the habit of preparing loose teas, you can also pick up any tea supplies that you need, such as tea pots, strainers, or reusable tea bags.

If you make only one more stop at Mountain Rose Herbs, make it in the herbs and spices section, where you'll find a mind-boggling array of savory seasonings and medicinals to pore over, all conveniently cross-referenced with traditional and modern herb lore information. On the other hand, if you've got plenty of time, there's also more to explore. Wend your way through page after page of aromatherapy oils, essential ingredients for home herbalists, prepared medicinals, bath and body products, and even a selection of beautiful and practical storage jars and bottles.