Starwest Botanicals

About Starwest Botanicals

Starwest Botanicals, located in Sacramento, California, USA, was founded in 1975 and has grown to become a principal supplier in the natural products industry. We are a manufacturer and processor of botanicals, herbs, and spices, with an emphasis on certified organic ingredients. We can supply ingredients ready for further processing, in-house blends, or custom blends.

We are a Certified Organic Processor, certified by Quality Assurance International, and a Kosher Certified facility, certified by Kosher Certification Services. Most of our ingredients are kosher, and they are all non-irradiated.

Green Iced Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin:  China

Our Organic Green Iced Tea Bags are made from our own premium quality Organic Green Tea. Green tea has been long valued for its medicinal and healthful properties due to it being packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It can be served as the perfect summer iced or sun tea.
$7.67

Hibiscus Heaven Iced Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

Made with our own premium quality organic herbs and spices, the tropical hibiscus, rosehips, and orange peel give this tea a high Vitamin C content. While blended with the citrus flavors of orange and lemon, together all of these herbs and spices produce a deliciously refreshing citrus iced tea. It can be served as the perfect summer iced or sun tea. Caffeine-Free.
$7.67

Black Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name:  Camellia sinensis
Origin:  China

This excellent quality Organic Black Tea originates from east-central China and produces a dark, full-bodied cup of tea.

The tea bag paper used to make our tea bags is manufactured from a specially selected blend of manila hemp fiber derived from the leaf stalks of the abacá plant, cellulose, and thermoplastic fibers, making it strong and durable with a high wet strength. The paper is free of dyes, adhesive, and glue, and is oxygen-bleached (no chlorine used), therefore eliminating dioxins. Compliant for all food standards, including organic. Non-GMO and free of allergens and epichlorohydrin.
$9.58

Chai Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

This traditional drink of India has a distinctively, delicious taste. It combines a mixture of organic black teas along with sweet and zesty organic spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves to create a uniquely rich and spicy beverage. Chai Tea is usually sweetened, so try adding a pinch of stevia, a dash of vanilla, or even milk. It tastes great whether served hot or cold!

The tea bag paper used to make our tea bags is manufactured from a specially selected blend of manila hemp fiber derived from the leaf stalks of the abacá plant, cellulose, and thermoplastic fibers, making it strong and durable with a high wet strength. The paper is free of dyes, adhesive, and glue, and is oxygen-bleached (no chlorine used), therefore eliminating dioxins. Compliant for all food standards, including organic. Non-GMO and free of allergens and epichlorohydrin.
$11.67

Chamomile Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita
Origin: Egypt

Our own premium quality Organic Chamomile Pollen (Matricaria recutita) is used to make this tasty, comforting tea to help sooth and relax the body. Chamomile tea is a very mild flavored tea, and can be used to help with sleep and discomfort, due to its sedative properties and calming effect. It is the perfect cup of tea before bed time, or just any time of the day you want to relax! Caffeine-Free.
$10.83

Darjeeling Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: India

Our Organic Darjeeling Tea has a delicate floral aroma and a mildly fruity flavor, with a slight astringent nip. It really has a wonderful grounding aftertaste, with a delicious and indescribable flavor of its own.
$13.25

Detox Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

Enjoy this blend of healthful herbs, including dandelion red clover, and licorice, that can help provide a gentle way for the body to cleanse itself. A delicious way to feel naturally refreshed on a daily basis. Caffeine-Free.
$14.42

Earl Grey Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

An exceptionally rich Organic Black Tea, fermented to perfection, with a touch of citrusy organic bergamot oil, creating a light refreshing taste. This combination creates an ultra fine tea where precision and process gives birth to this much revered beverage. While Earl Grey possesses the delicacy and nuance of flavor to be enjoyed on its own, it’s also beautifully accentuated with a slice of lemon and goes well with citrus or buttery flavored pastries. It can be served hot with or without milk or sugar/honey, and is an excellent drink for any time of the day.
$12.08

English Breakfast Tea (bulk)

Origin: United States

This blend of Organic Chinese and Keemun Black F.O.P Teas is usually described as a medium-bodied, rich morning beverage. It is blended to go well with milk, sugar or honey, and typically associated with a hearty breakfast. Enjoy this tea as a wonderful morning beverage or at tea-time in the afternoon with freshly baked scones or other baked goods.
$11.75

Ginger Root Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Origin: China

Premium quality Organic Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) is used to make this delicious tea. Ginger is known for its rejuvenating, soothing and invigorating qualities. Naturally warming, ginger can help support healthy digestion and can help the body regain balance and harmony. A tasty and intriguing tea you can enjoy any time of the day. Caffeine-Free.
$10.83

Green Decaffeinated Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China

Decaffeinated Organic Green Tea is a mild, flavorful Green Tea which is 98% caffeine-free. It has slightly fired notes with vegetal characteristics, and is a great option for tea lovers who wish to avoid much of the caffeine naturally found in the tea leaf. Our Decaffeinated Organic Green Tea is decaffeinated using a CO2 process to remove most of the caffeine content, while ensuring that it retains the greatest flavor and health benefits. It’s delicious hot or iced!
$16.75

Green Tea Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves are unfermented, greenish in color, with a slightly bitter taste, providing an exceptionally wholesome and flavorful beverage. It has been long valued for its medicinal and healthful properties due to it being packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and several B vitamins. Five cups of green tea a day will provide approximately 5-10% of the daily requirement of riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid. Green teas have approximately 20-30% as much caffeine as in a cup of coffee, and are a great substitute for coffee.
$9.58

Hibiscus Flower Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Origin: :Egypt

Our own premium quality Organic Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used to make this tangy, refreshing tea. Hibiscus makes a ruby red brew, and it has a taste that is very similar to cranberry juice. Its flavor can definitely be described as tart, so you can add sugar, stevia, or honey to increase the sweetness. Hibiscus makes a healthful herbal tea, and is packed with antioxidants and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It's delicious hot or iced, the perfect tea for both summer and winter! Caffeine-Free.
$9.08

Hibiscus Heaven Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

Made with our own premium quality organic herbs and spices, the tropical hibiscus, rosehips, and orange peel give this tea a high Vitamin C content. While blended with the citrus flavors of orange and lemon, together all of these herbs and spices produce a deliciously refreshing tropically citrus tea. It can be tasty served both hot or as the perfect summer iced or sun tea. Caffeine-Free.
$11.08

Jasmine Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China

This Organic Chinese Green Tea is combined with jasmine, creating a fragrant combination. The green tea leaves are dried with hot air, and fresh jasmine petals are placed in front of the fans, thus the tea absorbs the jasmine fragrance. This tea will produce a cup that has a floral aroma and flavor with a liquor that is lightly sweet and very smooth, making this tea a sensual pleasure to drink.
$12.50

Lemon Ginger Tea Bags(bulk)

Origin: United States

This uplifting tea is especially soothing after a long, stressful day. It has the refreshing taste of lemon, the soothing and calming effects of ginger and peppermint, along with a delicious hint of licorice. It is the perfect tea to drink during the Winter season, and it’s also great for iced tea. Caffeine-Free.
$11.92

Lemongrass Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Origin: Egypt

This tea is made with our own premium quality Organic Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), which brews up into a delightful, lemony-flavored tea. Containing antioxidants and healthful properties, lemongrass is cooling in nature and makes a calming cup of tea to help sooth, relax and revitalize the mind and body. You can sweeten it with honey or stevia, and even chill it and serve it cold. Caffeine-Free.
$9.17

Liver Cleanse Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

The liver is an important organ that serves as the gateway for toxins and waste that the body accumulates through the environment, stress and certain foods. We specifically designed this herbal blend to support proper function and cleansing of the liver. Caffeine-Free.
$11.92

Mango Ceylon Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

The smooth flavor of Organic Black Tea and organic mango flavor along with elegant organic calendula flowers gives this tea a refreshing, tropical flavor. It can be served hot, and it’s also great for iced tea.
$16.17

Masala Chai Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

This wonderfully unique and uplifting spicy Chai blend gives the traditional Chai tea a welcomed boost. The combination of Tulsi and Assam tea give this blend a rich, full-bodied flavor with aromatic notes of cinnamon and ginger. The Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea blend is a wonderfully unique and healthful tea providing the diverse therapeutic properties all three Holy basil varieties.

This blend is a tasty combination for Chai lovers that can also help give you a relaxed, balanced state of mind and body, while promoting health and well-being. Chai Teas are usually sweetened, so try adding a pinch of stevia, a dash of vanilla, or even milk. It tastes great whether served hot or cold!
$12.75

Memory Tea Bags (bulk)

Origin: United States

Revitalize your brain power with this tea containing some of the more powerful memory enhancing herbs, such as ginkgo and gotu kola, and healthful antioxidants. A hint of bilberry and ginger gives this tea a fruity, clean taste. Caffeine-Free.
$13.08

Nettle Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
Origin: Bulgaria

This tea is made with our own premium quality Organic Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica), which contains a wide array of healthful properties. Nettle definitely packs a punch when it comes to nutrients- it contains a multitude of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, as well as many useful properties. The taste is pleasantly refreshing, hay-like and slightly bitter. Caffeine-Free.
$11.17

Oolong Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China

Oolong Tea undergoes partial fermentation, producing a beautiful medley of black and green teas with lightly roasted curled leaves, and it has a full-bodied, smooth taste. Low in caffeine, one cup of oolong tea has 10-15% of the caffeine in a cup of coffee. A succulent tea sure to appeal to the senses of both the black and green tea lover.
$13.17

Pau D'Arco Bark Tea Bags (bulk)

Botanical Name: Tabebuia avellanedae
Origin: Brazil

This tea is made with our own premium quality Pau D'Arco Bark (Tabebuia avellanedae), and makes an earthy tasting tea, with a woody, mild flavor. Caffeine-Free.
$10.42