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 Tea Powder Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Green Tea powder is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that can have powerful and positive effects on the body. It has a myriad of uses, and in addition to being a great substitute for coffee, green tea in a powder form is convenient to use for everyday recipes including blending in smoothies, making green tea ice cream, and perfect to use in baked goods like green tea muffins, cake, cookies, and many other healthful treats. It can also be used to season cooked vegetables. For those who do not particularly like the taste of green tea powder, encapsulating the powder makes an easy and efficient way to get all the benefits green tea provides. Green Tea can also be mixed with clays, yogurt, and other herbs to make facial masks.
Origin: China
Green Tea powder is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that can have powerful and positive effects on the body. It has a myriad of uses, and in addition to being a great substitute for coffee, green tea in a powder form is convenient to use for everyday recipes including blending in smoothies, making green tea ice cream, and perfect to use in baked goods like green tea muffins, cake, cookies, and many other healthful treats. It can also be used to season cooked vegetables. For those who do not particularly like the taste of green tea powder, encapsulating the powder makes an easy and efficient way to get all the benefits green tea provides. Green Tea can also be mixed with clays, yogurt, and other herbs to make facial masks.
Gunpowder Green Tea Fair Trade Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
A hearty, strong, Organic Chinese Green Tea that is rolled in small pellets and was awarded its title because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century. Originally rolled tightly to preserve freshness and maintain moisture during long voyages overseas, it still holds true as an unsurpassable fresh tea that is full of dark bold color and a striking taste that is unforgettable. Because of its tightly rolled leaf, it has a great shelf life. A classic, bold, and unforgettable tea with a striking taste, with medium body and a crisp clear flavor.
Origin: China
A hearty, strong, Organic Chinese Green Tea that is rolled in small pellets and was awarded its title because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century. Originally rolled tightly to preserve freshness and maintain moisture during long voyages overseas, it still holds true as an unsurpassable fresh tea that is full of dark bold color and a striking taste that is unforgettable. Because of its tightly rolled leaf, it has a great shelf life. A classic, bold, and unforgettable tea with a striking taste, with medium body and a crisp clear flavor.
Gunpowder Green Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
A hearty, strong, Organic Chinese Green Tea that is rolled in small pellets and was awarded its title because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century. Originally rolled tightly to preserve freshness and maintain moisture during long voyages overseas, it still holds true as an unsurpassable fresh tea that is full of dark bold color and a striking taste that is unforgettable. Because of its tightly rolled leaf, it has a great shelf life. A classic, bold, and unforgettable tea with a striking taste, with medium body and a crisp clear flavor.
Origin: China
A hearty, strong, Organic Chinese Green Tea that is rolled in small pellets and was awarded its title because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century. Originally rolled tightly to preserve freshness and maintain moisture during long voyages overseas, it still holds true as an unsurpassable fresh tea that is full of dark bold color and a striking taste that is unforgettable. Because of its tightly rolled leaf, it has a great shelf life. A classic, bold, and unforgettable tea with a striking taste, with medium body and a crisp clear flavor.
Gunpowder Green Tea Special Grade Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
A hearty, strong, Organic Chinese Green Tea that is rolled in small pellets and was awarded its title because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century. Originally rolled tightly to preserve freshness and maintain moisture during long voyages overseas, it still holds true as an unsurpassable fresh tea that is full of dark, bold color and a striking taste that is unforgettable. Because of its tightly rolled leaf, it has a great shelf life.
Origin: China
A hearty, strong, Organic Chinese Green Tea that is rolled in small pellets and was awarded its title because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century. Originally rolled tightly to preserve freshness and maintain moisture during long voyages overseas, it still holds true as an unsurpassable fresh tea that is full of dark, bold color and a striking taste that is unforgettable. Because of its tightly rolled leaf, it has a great shelf life.
Hibiscus Heaven Tea Organic
Origin: United States
Tropical hibiscus and rosehips 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 herbal tea. It can be tasty served both hot or as the perfect summer iced or sun tea. Caffeine-Free.
Tropical hibiscus and rosehips 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 herbal tea. It can be tasty served both hot or as the perfect summer iced or sun tea. Caffeine-Free.
Irish Breakfast Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: United States
Created to match the style favored by the tea-loving Irish, this blend features an Organic Black Tea, giving it a dark full-bodied flavor that’s slightly stronger than the English Breakfast Tea. As its name implies, Irish Breakfast Tea is an ideal accompaniment to a morning meal, and the addition of milk and sugar to this tea creates a warm, solid flavor and aroma, providing a velvety smooth texture.
Origin: United States
Created to match the style favored by the tea-loving Irish, this blend features an Organic Black Tea, giving it a dark full-bodied flavor that’s slightly stronger than the English Breakfast Tea. As its name implies, Irish Breakfast Tea is an ideal accompaniment to a morning meal, and the addition of milk and sugar to this tea creates a warm, solid flavor and aroma, providing a velvety smooth texture.
Jasmine Pearls Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
This delectable tea is made with green tea leaves with silver buds, and they are hand rolled into tight pearls and infused with jasmine flowers. Each pearl becomes saturated with the jasmine fragrance, producing a richly aromatic and smooth cup of tea.
Origin: China
This delectable tea is made with green tea leaves with silver buds, and they are hand rolled into tight pearls and infused with jasmine flowers. Each pearl becomes saturated with the jasmine fragrance, producing a richly aromatic and smooth cup of tea.
Jasmine Tea Fair Trade Organic
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.
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.
Jasmine Tea Organic
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.
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.
Joint Support Tea Organic
Origin: United States
This tea is formulated to help support joint health naturally with a powerful blend of herbs and spices. Caffeine-Free.
This tea is formulated to help support joint health naturally with a powerful blend of herbs and spices. Caffeine-Free.
Keemun Congou F.O.P. Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Keemun is considered one of the best Organic China Black Teas. Due to its superb bouquet, this black tea is often referred to as the “burgundy of teas”. This full-bodied, sweet liquoring tea produces a dark red cup. F.O.P., which refers to the color of the leaves, is a high quality tea with a long leaf and few tips. It makes an excellent iced tea and does not cloud easily.
Origin: China
Keemun is considered one of the best Organic China Black Teas. Due to its superb bouquet, this black tea is often referred to as the “burgundy of teas”. This full-bodied, sweet liquoring tea produces a dark red cup. F.O.P., which refers to the color of the leaves, is a high quality tea with a long leaf and few tips. It makes an excellent iced tea and does not cloud easily.
Kukicha Twig Tea Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: Japan
Organic Kukicha is harvested from carefully-aged twigs and stems of the tea plant. After the correct aging, the twigs are toasted, providing a full-bodied, soothing, calming, slightly sweet tea with a richly woody flavor. Mild and soothing, Kukicha twig tea is quite low in caffeine and can be enjoyed at any hour.
Kukicha is one of the preferred teas of the macrobiotic diet.
Kukicha can be added to juice to make a children's drink.
Kukicha is unique in that it is naturally very low in caffeine without any industrial decaffeination.
Origin: Japan
Organic Kukicha is harvested from carefully-aged twigs and stems of the tea plant. After the correct aging, the twigs are toasted, providing a full-bodied, soothing, calming, slightly sweet tea with a richly woody flavor. Mild and soothing, Kukicha twig tea is quite low in caffeine and can be enjoyed at any hour.
Kukicha is one of the preferred teas of the macrobiotic diet.
Kukicha can be added to juice to make a children's drink.
Kukicha is unique in that it is naturally very low in caffeine without any industrial decaffeination.
Lazy Daze Tea Organic
Origin: United States
This tea is a tasteful blend of mint and citrus fruit flavors, blended with aromatic flowers and berries. It’s the perfect beverage for relaxing, whether it’s the end of a hard day or you just want to enjoy a lazy afternoon. Caffeine-Free.
This tea is a tasteful blend of mint and citrus fruit flavors, blended with aromatic flowers and berries. It’s the perfect beverage for relaxing, whether it’s the end of a hard day or you just want to enjoy a lazy afternoon. Caffeine-Free.
Lemon Ginger Tea Organic
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.
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.
Liver Cleanse Tea Organic
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.
Long Life Tea Organic
This tea blend is especially comforting after a long stressful day. The ingredients are skillfully balanced between Yin and Yang, making it a popular tea for modern lifestyles, with a refreshingly minty flavor. Caffeine-Free.
Mango Ceylon Tea Fair Trade Organic
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.
Masala Chai Tea Organic
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 of all three Holy Basil varieties.
It 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!
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 of all three Holy Basil varieties.
It 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!
Matcha Tea Powder, Ceremonial Grade Organic
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: China
Sipped for centuries in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, ceremonial grade matcha is the highest quality green tea powder available. It is made from the youngest shade grown tea leaves, with the stems and veins entirely removed. The leaves are stone-ground, which makes the matcha suitable for a thick-style tea. It is the perfect choice to use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
This premium grade matcha is vibrant green in color with a smooth, refreshing, slightly sweet and mildly rich flavor, with a silky texture. It makes a delicious tea!
Our label includes instructions for both traditional and contemporary preparation. Matcha Tea is traditionally prepared in a matcha bowl, using both a bamboo spoon and whisk. See our Matcha Tea Accessories.
Origin: China
Sipped for centuries in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, ceremonial grade matcha is the highest quality green tea powder available. It is made from the youngest shade grown tea leaves, with the stems and veins entirely removed. The leaves are stone-ground, which makes the matcha suitable for a thick-style tea. It is the perfect choice to use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
This premium grade matcha is vibrant green in color with a smooth, refreshing, slightly sweet and mildly rich flavor, with a silky texture. It makes a delicious tea!
Our label includes instructions for both traditional and contemporary preparation. Matcha Tea is traditionally prepared in a matcha bowl, using both a bamboo spoon and whisk. See our Matcha Tea Accessories.
Matcha Tea Powder Fair Trade Organic
Matcha is a green tea produced from shade grown tea leaves and milled into a fine powder. It has a smooth, refreshing, slightly sweet flavor with a vibrant green color and silky texture.
Our Organic Matcha Fair Trade Tea is a culinary grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha is a very high quality tea, with a slightly different flavor profile than ceremonial grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha isn’t necessarily a lower quality product than ceremonial grade matcha either, it’s just prepared differently for a different use – and it features different characteristics. It has a more robust flavor than ceremonial grade matcha, is slightly less sweet, with more bitter notes.
Matcha tastes delicious as an iced tea, the traditional hot tea, and makes wonderful green tea lattes and matcha smoothies. Its enhanced flavor profile pairs perfectly with other flavors, and it is a versatile ingredient commonly used in a variety of sweets and baked good recipes, including ice cream, pies, mousse, cupcakes, shortbread cookies, and pancakes.
Our label includes instructions for both traditional and contemporary preparation. Matcha Tea is traditionally prepared in a matcha bowl, using both a bamboo spoon and whisk. See our Matcha Tea Accessories.
Our Organic Matcha Fair Trade Tea is a culinary grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha is a very high quality tea, with a slightly different flavor profile than ceremonial grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha isn’t necessarily a lower quality product than ceremonial grade matcha either, it’s just prepared differently for a different use – and it features different characteristics. It has a more robust flavor than ceremonial grade matcha, is slightly less sweet, with more bitter notes.
Matcha tastes delicious as an iced tea, the traditional hot tea, and makes wonderful green tea lattes and matcha smoothies. Its enhanced flavor profile pairs perfectly with other flavors, and it is a versatile ingredient commonly used in a variety of sweets and baked good recipes, including ice cream, pies, mousse, cupcakes, shortbread cookies, and pancakes.
Our label includes instructions for both traditional and contemporary preparation. Matcha Tea is traditionally prepared in a matcha bowl, using both a bamboo spoon and whisk. See our Matcha Tea Accessories.
Matcha Tea Powder Organic
Matcha is a green tea produced from shade grown tea leaves and milled into a fine powder. It has a smooth, refreshing, slightly sweet flavor with a vibrant green color and silky texture.
Our Organic Matcha Tea is a culinary grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha is a very high quality tea, with a slightly different flavor profile than ceremonial grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha isn’t necessarily a lower quality product than ceremonial grade matcha either, it’s just prepared differently for a different use – and it features different characteristics. It has a more robust flavor than ceremonial grade matcha, is slightly less sweet, with more bitter notes.
Matcha tastes delicious as an iced tea, the traditional hot tea, and makes wonderful green tea lattes and matcha smoothies. Its enhanced flavor profile pairs perfectly with other flavors, and it is a versatile ingredient commonly used in a variety of sweets and baked good recipes, including ice cream, pies, mousse, cupcakes, shortbread cookies, and pancakes.
Our label includes instructions for both traditional and contemporary preparation. Matcha Tea is traditionally prepared in a matcha bowl, using both a bamboo spoon and whisk. See our Matcha Tea Accessories.
Our Organic Matcha Tea is a culinary grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha is a very high quality tea, with a slightly different flavor profile than ceremonial grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha isn’t necessarily a lower quality product than ceremonial grade matcha either, it’s just prepared differently for a different use – and it features different characteristics. It has a more robust flavor than ceremonial grade matcha, is slightly less sweet, with more bitter notes.
Matcha tastes delicious as an iced tea, the traditional hot tea, and makes wonderful green tea lattes and matcha smoothies. Its enhanced flavor profile pairs perfectly with other flavors, and it is a versatile ingredient commonly used in a variety of sweets and baked good recipes, including ice cream, pies, mousse, cupcakes, shortbread cookies, and pancakes.
Our label includes instructions for both traditional and contemporary preparation. Matcha Tea is traditionally prepared in a matcha bowl, using both a bamboo spoon and whisk. See our Matcha Tea Accessories.
Memory Tea Organic
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.
Moroccan Mint Green Tea Fair Trade Organic
A blend of Organic Green Tea and fragrant organic peppermint are combined to create a crisp,minty, aromatic, and brightly flavorful cup of tea. This loose leaf Moroccan Mint Tea is traditionally served in small glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and a touch of sugar. It is delicious and refreshing hot or iced!
Nilgiri F.O.P. Tea Organic
Organic Nilgiri tea has a fruit-like floral character, with a delightful citrus flavor and aroma. Makes a delicious iced 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).
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).