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.
Peppermint Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Origin: United States
This tea is made with our own premium quality Organic Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita), and makes a cool, refreshing tea, with a minty-fresh flavor. Peppermint is a soothing herb, and may aid with stomach and discomfort. It tastes great both hot and iced, and both sweetened and unsweetened. Caffeine-Free.
Origin: United States
This tea is made with our own premium quality Organic Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita), and makes a cool, refreshing tea, with a minty-fresh flavor. Peppermint is a soothing herb, and may aid with stomach and discomfort. It tastes great both hot and iced, and both sweetened and unsweetened. Caffeine-Free.
Pu'erh Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Pu'erh is produced in the Yunnan province of China, and is a unique and unusual slightly aged tea that is famed for its medicinal qualities. This tea is generally aged for 6 months to 1 year, and approximates the result of the long aged Pu'erh tea process. It is unusual because unlike other teas, it uses an accelerated fermentation process called The Wo Dui (wet-piling) process, which involves piling, dampening, and turning the tea leaves. This process ensures even fermentation. Pu'erh is the most oxidized form of tea and can mellow and improve with age like fine wine. It’s distinct flavor comes from the fact that, after the leaves are picked, they are made into a sundried base tea called maocha, and then fermented. It produces a dark red liquor with a full-bodied, earthy taste.
Origin: China
Pu'erh is produced in the Yunnan province of China, and is a unique and unusual slightly aged tea that is famed for its medicinal qualities. This tea is generally aged for 6 months to 1 year, and approximates the result of the long aged Pu'erh tea process. It is unusual because unlike other teas, it uses an accelerated fermentation process called The Wo Dui (wet-piling) process, which involves piling, dampening, and turning the tea leaves. This process ensures even fermentation. Pu'erh is the most oxidized form of tea and can mellow and improve with age like fine wine. It’s distinct flavor comes from the fact that, after the leaves are picked, they are made into a sundried base tea called maocha, and then fermented. It produces a dark red liquor with a full-bodied, earthy taste.
Raspberry Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus
Origin: Germany
Our Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea Bags are made from our own premium quality Organic Raspberry Leaf, and has a good balance of both a sweet and tart flavor. It can be served hot, and it’s also great for iced tea.
Origin: Germany
Our Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea Bags are made from our own premium quality Organic Raspberry Leaf, and has a good balance of both a sweet and tart flavor. It can be served hot, and it’s also great for iced tea.
Relaxing Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
A peaceful combination of soothing herbs, perfect at the end of a long day to help relax one’s mind and body. Caffeine-Free.
A peaceful combination of soothing herbs, perfect at the end of a long day to help relax one’s mind and body. Caffeine-Free.
Rooibos Chai Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
This unique chai blend combines Organic Rooibos Tea with the traditional zesty chai tea ingredients like cinnamon and cardamom along with stevia, creating a sweet and refreshing beverage. It tastes great whether served hot or cold! Caffeine-Free.
This unique chai blend combines Organic Rooibos Tea with the traditional zesty chai tea ingredients like cinnamon and cardamom along with stevia, creating a sweet and refreshing beverage. It tastes great whether served hot or cold! Caffeine-Free.
Rooibos Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Aspalathus linearis
Origin: South Africa
This delicious tea is made from our own premium quality Organic Rooibos Tea C/S (Aspalathus linearis), sometimes known as the red tea or redbush tea. The leaves undergo an oxidation process, and this process produces the distinctive reddish-brown color or Rooibos and enhances the flavor. It has a natural sweetness, with an earthy and rich flavor.
Rooibos Tea is commonly prepared in the same manner as black tea, and milk and sugar (or stevia) can be added to taste. Other methods include a slice of lemon and using honey instead of sugar to sweeten. It tastes great both hot and as an iced tea. Caffeine-Free.
Origin: South Africa
This delicious tea is made from our own premium quality Organic Rooibos Tea C/S (Aspalathus linearis), sometimes known as the red tea or redbush tea. The leaves undergo an oxidation process, and this process produces the distinctive reddish-brown color or Rooibos and enhances the flavor. It has a natural sweetness, with an earthy and rich flavor.
Rooibos Tea is commonly prepared in the same manner as black tea, and milk and sugar (or stevia) can be added to taste. Other methods include a slice of lemon and using honey instead of sugar to sweeten. It tastes great both hot and as an iced tea. Caffeine-Free.
Rosehips Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Rosa canina
Origin: Chile
Our Organic Rosehips Tea is made from our own Organic Rosehips (Rosa canina), producing a refreshing, pleasantly tart flavored tea. Rosehips is packed with antioxidants and is a great source of Vitamin C. It makes a flavorful hot or iced tea! Caffeine-Free.
Origin: Chile
Our Organic Rosehips Tea is made from our own Organic Rosehips (Rosa canina), producing a refreshing, pleasantly tart flavored tea. Rosehips is packed with antioxidants and is a great source of Vitamin C. It makes a flavorful hot or iced tea! Caffeine-Free.
Sniffle Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
This is a minty and floral blend of herbs formulated to help your body resist cold weather, fighting off the winter bugs. Caffeine-Free.
This is a minty and floral blend of herbs formulated to help your body resist cold weather, fighting off the winter bugs. Caffeine-Free.
Spearmint Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Origin: United States
Our Organic Spearmint Leaf Tea bags are made with our own premium quality Organic Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata), producing a refreshing minty beverage. Spearmint can help with stomach and gastrointestinal discomfort, and promotes overall health. Enjoy the wonderful flavor and soothing properties of this herb while revitalizing yourself with a cup of Spearmint Tea! Caffeine-Free.
Origin: United States
Our Organic Spearmint Leaf Tea bags are made with our own premium quality Organic Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata), producing a refreshing minty beverage. Spearmint can help with stomach and gastrointestinal discomfort, and promotes overall health. Enjoy the wonderful flavor and soothing properties of this herb while revitalizing yourself with a cup of Spearmint Tea! Caffeine-Free.
Stay Well Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
A wonderful combination of healthful herbs and spices to help promote health and well-being. Make this tasty and fruity tea a regular tea for your daily health. Caffeine-Free.
A wonderful combination of healthful herbs and spices to help promote health and well-being. Make this tasty and fruity tea a regular tea for your daily health. Caffeine-Free.
Tulsi Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
Tulsi, or Holy Basil, has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its powerful and diverse therapeutic properties. This wonderfully unique and healthful blend combines all three Holy basil varieties to create a delicious tea that’s calming, yet energizing. It is marked by its strong aroma, with hints of lemon and citrus from Holy Basil Vana, the slightly spicy tones of Holy Basil Krishna, and the calm depth of Holy Basil Rama. A well-balanced tea to promote health and well-being and a relaxed, balanced state for mind and body. Caffeine-Free.
Tulsi, or Holy Basil, has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its powerful and diverse therapeutic properties. This wonderfully unique and healthful blend combines all three Holy basil varieties to create a delicious tea that’s calming, yet energizing. It is marked by its strong aroma, with hints of lemon and citrus from Holy Basil Vana, the slightly spicy tones of Holy Basil Krishna, and the calm depth of Holy Basil Rama. A well-balanced tea to promote health and well-being and a relaxed, balanced state for mind and body. Caffeine-Free.
Turmeric Chai Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
This tasty tea blend gives a therapeutic twist to the traditional Chai Tea, without being blended with green or black teas. The primary active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin, a potent antioxidant with therapeutic benefits. Turmeric promotes healthy liver function, and can help support blood purification, joint and bone health, and your body's natural defenses.
This uniquely different flavorful blend offers a delicious chai flavor while providing you with therapeutic qualities – a tasty treat that can help benefit one’s overall 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! Caffeine-Free.
This tasty tea blend gives a therapeutic twist to the traditional Chai Tea, without being blended with green or black teas. The primary active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin, a potent antioxidant with therapeutic benefits. Turmeric promotes healthy liver function, and can help support blood purification, joint and bone health, and your body's natural defenses.
This uniquely different flavorful blend offers a delicious chai flavor while providing you with therapeutic qualities – a tasty treat that can help benefit one’s overall 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! Caffeine-Free.
Turmeric Spice Tea Bags (bulk)
Origin: United States
This Turmeric Spice Tea is a deliciously healthful blend, with the subtle spicy taste of turmeric and cinnamon, combined with the soothing taste of ginger. The primary active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin, a potent antioxidant with therapeutic benefits. Turmeric promotes healthy liver function, and can help support blood purification, joint and bone health, and your body's natural defenses. It is truly a delightful blend to be enjoyed any time of the day. Caffeine-Free.
This Turmeric Spice Tea is a deliciously healthful blend, with the subtle spicy taste of turmeric and cinnamon, combined with the soothing taste of ginger. The primary active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin, a potent antioxidant with therapeutic benefits. Turmeric promotes healthy liver function, and can help support blood purification, joint and bone health, and your body's natural defenses. It is truly a delightful blend to be enjoyed any time of the day. Caffeine-Free.
White Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
White Tea leaves are picked early in the season when the buds are fresh and tender, then the leaves are gently dried. White tea undergoes the least processing - the leaves are simply withered and dried. This method maintains higher levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and vitamins, while also yielding much less caffeine than the other tea varieties. This tea brews to a light golden-red color and has a slightly sweet and delicate taste with no grassy undertones, and delivers a mellow slightly nutty taste.
Origin: China
White Tea leaves are picked early in the season when the buds are fresh and tender, then the leaves are gently dried. White tea undergoes the least processing - the leaves are simply withered and dried. This method maintains higher levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and vitamins, while also yielding much less caffeine than the other tea varieties. This tea brews to a light golden-red color and has a slightly sweet and delicate taste with no grassy undertones, and delivers a mellow slightly nutty taste.
Yerba Maté Green Leaf Tea Bags (bulk)
Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis
Origin: Brazil
Yerba Maté is a traditional South American brew that’s been said to offer the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate” all in one beverage. Our Organic Yerba Maté Green Leaf Tea bags are made from our own premium quality Organic Green Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis), producing a smooth and refreshing full bodied herbal tea. Maté is known as an energizer and rejuvenator, and contains 24 vitamins and minerals and provides 15 essential amino acids necessary to promote healthy muscle tissue, along with antioxidant properties. Maté averages 45 mg of caffeine per serving, generally about half as much as coffee.
Origin: Brazil
Yerba Maté is a traditional South American brew that’s been said to offer the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate” all in one beverage. Our Organic Yerba Maté Green Leaf Tea bags are made from our own premium quality Organic Green Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis), producing a smooth and refreshing full bodied herbal tea. Maté is known as an energizer and rejuvenator, and contains 24 vitamins and minerals and provides 15 essential amino acids necessary to promote healthy muscle tissue, along with antioxidant properties. Maté averages 45 mg of caffeine per serving, generally about half as much as coffee.
Afternoon Delight Tea Organic
Origin: United States
An elegant and soothing combination of peppermint, chamomile flowers, licorice, and cinnamon makes this blend a delightful and a relaxing afternoon tea. Caffeine-Free.
An elegant and soothing combination of peppermint, chamomile flowers, licorice, and cinnamon makes this blend a delightful and a relaxing afternoon tea. Caffeine-Free.
Assam B.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: India
This small leaf (B.O.P.) Organic Black Tea has a delicious malty taste, and Assam has proven its superiority by consistently delivering a medium-bodied flavor. It makes the perfect breakfast tea, and the Broken cut makes it perfect for use in tea bags. Milk and sugar complement this tea well.
Broken Orange Pekoe (B.O.P.) is the next grade below Orange Pekoe, which designates a smaller, broken leaf. When crushed to make bagged teas, the tea is referred to as "Broken” (B).
Origin: India
This small leaf (B.O.P.) Organic Black Tea has a delicious malty taste, and Assam has proven its superiority by consistently delivering a medium-bodied flavor. It makes the perfect breakfast tea, and the Broken cut makes it perfect for use in tea bags. Milk and sugar complement this tea well.
Broken Orange Pekoe (B.O.P.) is the next grade below Orange Pekoe, which designates a smaller, broken leaf. When crushed to make bagged teas, the tea is referred to as "Broken” (B).
Assam T.G.F.O.P. Tea Fair Trade Organic
An Organic Assam Black Tea from the mountains of southern India. T.G.F.O.P. is a very high grade tea, containing many lighter golden tan tips of the tea adding to the depth of taste. This tea has a full-bodied, rich malty flavor and makes a delicious breakfast tea. Milk and sugar complement this tea well.
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.) is FOP with a larger amount of tips. When these tips are in abundance, the terms 'Tippy and Golden' are attached to FOP, thus making it Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. TGFOP is the top grade of OP tea.
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.) is FOP with a larger amount of tips. When these tips are in abundance, the terms 'Tippy and Golden' are attached to FOP, thus making it Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. TGFOP is the top grade of OP tea.
Assam T.G.F.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: India
An Organic Assam Black Tea from the mountains of southern India. T.G.F.O.P. is a very high grade tea, containing many lighter golden tan tips of the tea adding to the depth of taste. This tea has a full-bodied, rich malty flavor and makes a delicious breakfast tea. Milk and sugar complement this tea well.
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.) is FOP with a larger amount of tips. When these tips are in abundance, the terms 'Tippy and Golden' are attached to FOP, thus making it Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. TGFOP is the top grade of OP tea.
Origin: India
An Organic Assam Black Tea from the mountains of southern India. T.G.F.O.P. is a very high grade tea, containing many lighter golden tan tips of the tea adding to the depth of taste. This tea has a full-bodied, rich malty flavor and makes a delicious breakfast tea. Milk and sugar complement this tea well.
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.) is FOP with a larger amount of tips. When these tips are in abundance, the terms 'Tippy and Golden' are attached to FOP, thus making it Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. TGFOP is the top grade of OP tea.
Bancha Tea (Japan) Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: Japan
Plucked and produced according to ancient Japanese tradition, this is the tea to recommend the next time you’re asked for something easy drinking, at any time of day. In Japan, Bancha’s ancestral home, this grassy green brew has long been considered the journeyman of teas and is the cup of tea most commonly consumed. Bancha itself is notable for the fact that it is plucked from the same bushes as Sencha, arguably the best-known Japanese variety on the international stage. The difference is that the leaves used to produce Bancha are typically plucked and harvested later, after Sencha season, resulting in a coarser appearance that often includes some stalk and stem. The coarse quality of the loose leaf gives the tea a unique character, milder infusion and lowered caffeine and tannin levels compared to many finer grade green teas. Bancha Tea has a light, refreshing flavor, with a mildly vegetal finish. It’s your everyday drink: toasty, energetic, and strong.
Origin: Japan
Plucked and produced according to ancient Japanese tradition, this is the tea to recommend the next time you’re asked for something easy drinking, at any time of day. In Japan, Bancha’s ancestral home, this grassy green brew has long been considered the journeyman of teas and is the cup of tea most commonly consumed. Bancha itself is notable for the fact that it is plucked from the same bushes as Sencha, arguably the best-known Japanese variety on the international stage. The difference is that the leaves used to produce Bancha are typically plucked and harvested later, after Sencha season, resulting in a coarser appearance that often includes some stalk and stem. The coarse quality of the loose leaf gives the tea a unique character, milder infusion and lowered caffeine and tannin levels compared to many finer grade green teas. Bancha Tea has a light, refreshing flavor, with a mildly vegetal finish. It’s your everyday drink: toasty, energetic, and strong.
Bancha Tea (China) Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Plucked and produced according to ancient Japanese tradition, this is the tea to recommend the next time you’re asked for something easy drinking, at any time of day. In Japan, Bancha’s ancestral home, this grassy green brew has long been considered the journeyman of teas and is the cup of tea most commonly consumed. Bancha itself is notable for the fact that it is plucked from the same bushes as Sencha, arguably the best-known Japanese variety on the international stage. The difference is that the leaves used to produce Bancha are typically plucked and harvested later, after Sencha season, resulting in a coarser appearance that often includes some stalk and stem. The coarse quality of the loose leaf gives the tea a unique character, milder infusion and lowered caffeine and tannin levels compared to many finer grade green teas. Bancha Tea has a light, refreshing flavor, with a mildly vegetal finish. It’s your everyday drink: toasty, energetic, and strong.
Origin: China
Plucked and produced according to ancient Japanese tradition, this is the tea to recommend the next time you’re asked for something easy drinking, at any time of day. In Japan, Bancha’s ancestral home, this grassy green brew has long been considered the journeyman of teas and is the cup of tea most commonly consumed. Bancha itself is notable for the fact that it is plucked from the same bushes as Sencha, arguably the best-known Japanese variety on the international stage. The difference is that the leaves used to produce Bancha are typically plucked and harvested later, after Sencha season, resulting in a coarser appearance that often includes some stalk and stem. The coarse quality of the loose leaf gives the tea a unique character, milder infusion and lowered caffeine and tannin levels compared to many finer grade green teas. Bancha Tea has a light, refreshing flavor, with a mildly vegetal finish. It’s your everyday drink: toasty, energetic, and strong.
Black Currant Flavored Tea Organic
Origin: United States
An organic black tea flavored with organic blackberry leaves and natural black currant flavor. This black currant blend is deliciously smooth and slightly sweet, making it great anytime of the day, hot or cold. It complements any treat.
An organic black tea flavored with organic blackberry leaves and natural black currant flavor. This black currant blend is deliciously smooth and slightly sweet, making it great anytime of the day, hot or cold. It complements any treat.
Blackberry Flavored Tea Organic
Origin: United States
This Blackberry Flavored Tea is a premium organic black tea flavored with sweet organic blackberry leaves and natural blackberry flavor. A wonderfully smooth treat that is delicious both hot and cold, making a tasty iced tea.
This Blackberry Flavored Tea is a premium organic black tea flavored with sweet organic blackberry leaves and natural blackberry flavor. A wonderfully smooth treat that is delicious both hot and cold, making a tasty iced tea.
Bladder Support Tea Organic
Origin: United States
This formula is a masterful mix of herbs designed to support and maintain healthy bladder function. Caffeine-Free.
This formula is a masterful mix of herbs designed to support and maintain healthy bladder function. Caffeine-Free.