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.
Blood Cleanser Tea Organic
Origin: United States
Blood cleansing has long been a technique to help improve the overall health of the body while aiding in the health and purification of the blood. This formula is a specific combination of herbs to promote detoxification. Caffeine-Free.
Blood cleansing has long been a technique to help improve the overall health of the body while aiding in the health and purification of the blood. This formula is a specific combination of herbs to promote detoxification. Caffeine-Free.
Calming Rest Tea Organic
Origin: United States
An Indian decaffeinated green tea infusion with chamomile and other delicious herbs, combined with the refreshing taste of peppermint. This soothing blend gives you a full-bodied flavor, promoting calm relaxation, and helps you to unwind and ease your mind to melt the stress of your day away so you can get a good nights rest. Caffeine-Free.
An Indian decaffeinated green tea infusion with chamomile and other delicious herbs, combined with the refreshing taste of peppermint. This soothing blend gives you a full-bodied flavor, promoting calm relaxation, and helps you to unwind and ease your mind to melt the stress of your day away so you can get a good nights rest. Caffeine-Free.
Chai Green Tea Organic
Origin: United States
This blend is a modern twist of the traditional Chai Tea, combining Organic Green Tea with sweet and zesty organic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. It creates a clean, refreshing, spicy beverage with a soothing finish that is both healthful and full of flavor. 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!
This blend is a modern twist of the traditional Chai Tea, combining Organic Green Tea with sweet and zesty organic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. It creates a clean, refreshing, spicy beverage with a soothing finish that is both healthful and full of flavor. 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!
Chai Herbal Tea Organic
Origin: United States
This combination of organic herbs and spices creates a delicious and uniquely different type of chai. Without being blended with black or green teas, it’s also caffeine-free. It's a combination of sweet and zesty organic spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and licorice. It's a refreshing, spicy beverage with a soothing finish that is both healthful and full of flavor. 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! Caffeine-Free.
This combination of organic herbs and spices creates a delicious and uniquely different type of chai. Without being blended with black or green teas, it’s also caffeine-free. It's a combination of sweet and zesty organic spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and licorice. It's a refreshing, spicy beverage with a soothing finish that is both healthful and full of flavor. 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! Caffeine-Free.
Chai Tea Organic
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!
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!
China Black B.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Organic China Black B.O.P. Tea has a sharp, full-bodied flavor. It contains short leaves, making it perfect for iced tea. 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: China
Organic China Black B.O.P. Tea has a sharp, full-bodied flavor. It contains short leaves, making it perfect for iced tea. 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).
China Black F.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
This excellent quality Organic Black Gourmet Tea originates from east-central China and produces a dark, full-bodied cup of tea.
Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.O.P.) refers to a high quality whole leaf tea with a long leaf and good balance of tips. FOP contains fine, tender young leaves with buds (referred to as tips) and is made from the first two leaves and bud of the shoot. When harvested during the slow growth periods, these young buds have a golden tip, hence the grade 'Flowery', thus making it Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP).
Origin: China
This excellent quality Organic Black Gourmet Tea originates from east-central China and produces a dark, full-bodied cup of tea.
Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.O.P.) refers to a high quality whole leaf tea with a long leaf and good balance of tips. FOP contains fine, tender young leaves with buds (referred to as tips) and is made from the first two leaves and bud of the shoot. When harvested during the slow growth periods, these young buds have a golden tip, hence the grade 'Flowery', thus making it Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP).
Green Decaffeinated Tea (China) Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Decaffeinated Organic Green Tea is a mild, flavorful Green Tea which is 98% caffeine-free. With its golden liquor coloring, the tea has slightly fired notes with vegetal characteristics. This tea is a great option for tea lovers who wish to avoid much of the caffeine naturally found in the tea leaf. Our Organic China Green Decaffeinated 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!
Origin: China
Decaffeinated Organic Green Tea is a mild, flavorful Green Tea which is 98% caffeine-free. With its golden liquor coloring, the tea has slightly fired notes with vegetal characteristics. This tea is a great option for tea lovers who wish to avoid much of the caffeine naturally found in the tea leaf. Our Organic China Green Decaffeinated 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!
Chunmee Green Organic Tea
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Chunmee (eyebrow tea) gets its name from the curve of the processed leaf. The leaves are carefully hand rolled to the shape of eye-brows and then pan-fried. The pan-fried leaves produce a highly fragrant, yellow-greenish brew with a distinctive, sweet flavor, and is known for its plum-like sweetness and smoothness.
Origin: China
Chunmee (eyebrow tea) gets its name from the curve of the processed leaf. The leaves are carefully hand rolled to the shape of eye-brows and then pan-fried. The pan-fried leaves produce a highly fragrant, yellow-greenish brew with a distinctive, sweet flavor, and is known for its plum-like sweetness and smoothness.
Chunmee Green Fair Trade Organic Tea
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Chunmee Green Tea (eyebrow tea) gets its name from the curve of the processed leaf. The leaves are carefully hand rolled to the shape of eye-brows and then pan-fried. The pan-fried leaves produce a highly fragrant, yellow-greenish brew with a distinctive, sweet flavor, and is known for its plum-like sweetness and smoothness.
Origin: China
Chunmee Green Tea (eyebrow tea) gets its name from the curve of the processed leaf. The leaves are carefully hand rolled to the shape of eye-brows and then pan-fried. The pan-fried leaves produce a highly fragrant, yellow-greenish brew with a distinctive, sweet flavor, and is known for its plum-like sweetness and smoothness.
Circulation Tea Organic
Origin: United States
Our circulation formula is made with a blend of organic herbs designed to promote and support a healthy circulatory system. Caffeine-Free.
Our circulation formula is made with a blend of organic herbs designed to promote and support a healthy circulatory system. Caffeine-Free.
Da Hong Pao Oolong O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Da Hong Pao is one of the most famous oolong teas in the world. It comes from the famous Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian Province of China. It is one of 5 ‘Rock Teas’, meaning the teas are grown in more rocky areas making the mineral content in the soil much denser. This is what gives the 5 rock teas their signature flavors. This very full bodied tea has a roasted flavor with a very particular sweetness to it and is reminiscent of baked goods or molasses.
Orange Pekoe (O.P.) is a high quality grade whole leaf tea that does not usually contain tips and consists of many whole, thin and wiry tea leaves of a uniform size. Usually harvested when the end buds open into a leaf, and picked later than F.O.P.).
Origin: China
Da Hong Pao is one of the most famous oolong teas in the world. It comes from the famous Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian Province of China. It is one of 5 ‘Rock Teas’, meaning the teas are grown in more rocky areas making the mineral content in the soil much denser. This is what gives the 5 rock teas their signature flavors. This very full bodied tea has a roasted flavor with a very particular sweetness to it and is reminiscent of baked goods or molasses.
Orange Pekoe (O.P.) is a high quality grade whole leaf tea that does not usually contain tips and consists of many whole, thin and wiry tea leaves of a uniform size. Usually harvested when the end buds open into a leaf, and picked later than F.O.P.).
Darjeeling T.G.F.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: India
This Organic Darjeeling Tea grows on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, which is located on India’s northern border. T.G.F.O.P. standards are considered one of the fanciest of Darjeeling teas. It 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.
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
This Organic Darjeeling Tea grows on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, which is located on India’s northern border. T.G.F.O.P. standards are considered one of the fanciest of Darjeeling teas. It 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.
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.
Detox Tea Organic
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.
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.
Dragonwell Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
This tea has a very distinctive shape: smooth and perfectly flattened along the inside vein of the leaf, the result of highly skilled shaping in a hot wok. This process, known as pan-firing or pan-frying, was perfected in China by tea masters over the centuries and gives the tea an inviting, toasty aroma. Its sweet, rounded flavor with nuances of roasted chestnut makes this a truly satisfying cup of tea. It’s especially refreshing when sipped throughout the day.
Origin: China
This tea has a very distinctive shape: smooth and perfectly flattened along the inside vein of the leaf, the result of highly skilled shaping in a hot wok. This process, known as pan-firing or pan-frying, was perfected in China by tea masters over the centuries and gives the tea an inviting, toasty aroma. Its sweet, rounded flavor with nuances of roasted chestnut makes this a truly satisfying cup of tea. It’s especially refreshing when sipped throughout the day.
Earl Grey Green Tea Fair Trade Organic
Origin: United States
An exceptionally rich Organic Green Tea that combines full-flavored tea with the tangy oil of organic bergamot oil, creating a light, smooth, and refreshing taste. This tea is an organic green tea adaptation of the classic English favorite. The vivid yellow infusion of this variety differs from Earl Grey Black Tea by delivering the characteristic Earl Grey flavor with lighter, smoother body and less astringency. It can be served hot with or without milk, sugar, or honey.
An exceptionally rich Organic Green Tea that combines full-flavored tea with the tangy oil of organic bergamot oil, creating a light, smooth, and refreshing taste. This tea is an organic green tea adaptation of the classic English favorite. The vivid yellow infusion of this variety differs from Earl Grey Black Tea by delivering the characteristic Earl Grey flavor with lighter, smoother body and less astringency. It can be served hot with or without milk, sugar, or honey.
Earl Grey Tea Fair Trade Organic
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.
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.
Earl Grey Tea Organic
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.
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.
Energy Adjustment Tea Organic
Origin: United States
Liven up your day with this blend of Organic Young Hyson green tea combined with eleuthero and ginkgo. It supplies your body with necessary antioxidants, while promoting a positive and greater energy. Enjoy this delightful, invigorating green tea throughout the day to support your energy and well-being. Revitalize yourself naturally!
Liven up your day with this blend of Organic Young Hyson green tea combined with eleuthero and ginkgo. It supplies your body with necessary antioxidants, while promoting a positive and greater energy. Enjoy this delightful, invigorating green tea throughout the day to support your energy and well-being. Revitalize yourself naturally!
English Breakfast Tea Fair Trade Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: India
This Organic Black Tea is usually described as a medium-bodied, distinctive morning beverage, which is slightly milder than the Irish Breakfast Tea. 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.
Origin: India
This Organic Black Tea is usually described as a medium-bodied, distinctive morning beverage, which is slightly milder than the Irish Breakfast Tea. 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.
English Breakfast Tea Organic
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.
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.
Essiac Tea Organic
Origin: United States
Essiac Tea is a timeless and traditional blend of potent herbs that have historically been used to promote health and well-being and help purify the body.
Essiac Tea is a timeless and traditional blend of potent herbs that have historically been used to promote health and well-being and help purify the body.
Genmaicha Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
A traditional combination of freshly harvested green tea leaves with roasted brown rice creating a mild, toasty aroma and warm, nutty flavor. The soothing taste of Spring in the leaves, and the nutty flavor and aroma of roasted grain that’s reminiscent of Fall, complement and enliven each other. A most delicious tea served hot or cold, it’s great for early dining and well-suited for afternoon dishes.
Origin: China
A traditional combination of freshly harvested green tea leaves with roasted brown rice creating a mild, toasty aroma and warm, nutty flavor. The soothing taste of Spring in the leaves, and the nutty flavor and aroma of roasted grain that’s reminiscent of Fall, complement and enliven each other. A most delicious tea served hot or cold, it’s great for early dining and well-suited for afternoon dishes.
Golden Monkey Black T.G.F.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Golden Monkey, or Jin Hou, is a specialty Chinese black tea whose leaves are said to resemble monkey paws. It is a famously high quality black tea with large leaves and an abundance of golden tips. Golden Monkey originates from the Fujian and Yunnan Provinces of China, and is hand-processed each spring with careful plucking of only one leaf and one bud. It has a full-bodied taste with cocoa undertones and light, honeyed peach notes. It has a rich, smooth and creamy texture.
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.) is F.O.P. with a larger amount of tips. When these tips are in abundance, the terms 'Tippy and Golden' are attached to F.O.P., thus making it Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. T.G.F.O.P. is the top grade of O.P. tea.
Origin: China
Golden Monkey, or Jin Hou, is a specialty Chinese black tea whose leaves are said to resemble monkey paws. It is a famously high quality black tea with large leaves and an abundance of golden tips. Golden Monkey originates from the Fujian and Yunnan Provinces of China, and is hand-processed each spring with careful plucking of only one leaf and one bud. It has a full-bodied taste with cocoa undertones and light, honeyed peach notes. It has a rich, smooth and creamy texture.
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.) is F.O.P. with a larger amount of tips. When these tips are in abundance, the terms 'Tippy and Golden' are attached to F.O.P., thus making it Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. T.G.F.O.P. is the top grade of O.P. tea.