Our Name
When we sat to try to find a simple word which describes our tea, the word siddhi came to mind. No other word so aptly encompasses its uniquely high quality and its ability to promote joy and peace. Siddhi is a Sanskrit word which means "attainment" or "accomplishment." The intuitive awareness and mystical powers that are developed through the practice of Yoga are referred to as siddhis. Each of our teas has been blended after carefully considering the effects of the herbs on the mind and body and also with the effects of the herbs to support the practice of Yoga, to help increase subtle awareness, meditative tranquility and intuitive knowing. Siddhi can also mean "art," "fortune," "success," "bliss," "prosperity," or "skill." Each of our teas is a work of art which has been blended with great skill and attention. The delicious taste of our teas brings great peace and bliss. They possess potent health-promoting qualities and, by supporting people’s quality of life, they will increase success and prosperity. The word siddhi is used in Ayurveda to describe substances like oils which have been "empowered" by adding herbs. In the traditional practice of Ayurveda, herbs are empowered for healing by skillful blending. In the tradition of the ancient Ayurvedic formulas created by the Sages of India, our teas truly nourish the body, mind, and soul.
The word tea originates from the Chinese "Tu." This word generally refers to the leaves and infusion made from the Tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Technically it is only correct to call beverages made from steeping the leaves of the tea plant tea (including black, oolong, green, and white teas). Infusions made from other herbs and spices are properly called tisanes or herbal infusions. In common use, any herbal infusion or decoction may be referred to as tea. None of our herbal teas contain the leaves of the Camellia plant and they are all 100% caffeine free. Though they are more properly called tisanes, we call our herbal beverages teas for convenience and recognition.
The word tea originates from the Chinese "Tu." This word generally refers to the leaves and infusion made from the Tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Technically it is only correct to call beverages made from steeping the leaves of the tea plant tea (including black, oolong, green, and white teas). Infusions made from other herbs and spices are properly called tisanes or herbal infusions. In common use, any herbal infusion or decoction may be referred to as tea. None of our herbal teas contain the leaves of the Camellia plant and they are all 100% caffeine free. Though they are more properly called tisanes, we call our herbal beverages teas for convenience and recognition.