Picked from the trees of abandoned houses in the remote forests of Lithuania, the variety of apple may always be slightly different. Hand sliced and then dried in a wood fired oven, apple will lend a sweet tanginess to a tisane.

A variety of sweet orange, blood orange peel can vary from being slightly blushed to deep red in colour. More intense in aroma and stronger in flavour than both the Valencia and Navel variety, the distinctive colour is the result of naturally elevated levels of an antioxidant known as anthocyanin. The peel will brew for a sweet and pleasantly bitter flavour.

With a strong, tart flavour when fresh, this dark purple fruit is commonly used in cordials and jams. High in Vitamin C, flavanoids and other nutrients, these dried berries will add colour, slight acidity and a sweet earthy flavour to a blend.

Camomile is widely appreciated for its therapeutic benefits, and has been used within herbal medicine for thousands of years. Containing various bioactive phytochemicals, the flowerheads can be infused as a tea, or used to extract essential oils for aromatherapy for its calming effects. Traditionally used in ointments and creams for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and mild astringent properties, camomile can help with immune and digestive function. Drink an infusion to relieve indigestion, and before bed to calm the mind

Coltsfoot has a long history of being used to treat coughs, asthma and other respiratory conditions. The bright yellow flowers are picked at the peak of blooming, which can be as early as March, and have a slight, pleasant aroma and mild flavour. 

Native to Europe, the visually pleasing blue petals of this meadow flower are mild in taste, offering colour and depth to a blend.

An essential spice in many cuisines, cumin seeds have a strong pungent aroma, and distinctive peppery flavour. Left whole, or ground, an infusion of the seeds is bittersweet in taste, and can help add depth to a blend.

Dokudami translates to the 'poison blocking plant' and is highly regarded in traditional Japanese herbal medicine. Harvested between May and June, the heart shaped leaves and stalks are rich in antioxidants, minerals, potassium and magnesium. The distinctive umami scent dissipates once infused and is sweet, liquorice-root like in flavour. 

Elder can be found growing in woodland areas in Europe, south-west Asia and north Africa. The elder plant was traditionally used in its entirety medicinally, each part with various benefits. The leaves were used topically for healing wounds, often made into a green ointment and rubbed on bruises and sprain, and the berries known for their diaphoretic and purgative properties. The elderflowers are commonly used today to make sweet cordials and flavourings. The dried flowers make a sweet and refreshing infusion.   

These distinctive lanceolate shaped leaves have a strong piney aroma and mild menthol flavour once infused. Known as the 'fever tree' in its native continent of Oceania, the leaves of Eucalyptus are rich in volatile oils and are traditionally used as an inhalant to relieve symptoms of the common cold.

Primarily grown in order to extract the essential oil, this distinctive violet flower has a heady aroma and assertive floral sweetness. Favouring sunny and open environments, we receive a fresh harvest of English Maillette lavender in August.

Picked in Spring, these delicate white flowers are revered in herbal medicine for their heart elevating properties. Also known as mayflower, the blossom is rich in tannins and so somewhat sour in aroma. Brews for a slightly sweet and delicate floral infusion. 

This aromatic herb is a cultivated cross of Lithuanian lavender and mint. A combination of both the soft leaves and woody stalk, fairly unusual for mint, making for a brew that is subtle but distinct in sweetness. 

Lemon Myrtle is a highly fragrant plant endemic to the subtropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia. The large olive-green leaves are rich in essential oils with a high mineral and vitamin content, and act as a powerful antioxidant. Lemon Myrtle is very high in citral, and has a strong citrus aroma and sherbet-like aftertaste. An infusion of the leaves is highly refreshing, uplifting and thirst-quenching.

Lemon Verbena is a highly aromatic plant rich in essential oils, with long green leaves and an aromatic citrus scent. It is used as a culinary herb, as well as in aromatherapy and perfumery, adding a strong lemony note. indigenous to South America, and introduced to Europe by the Spanish, it promotes health by detoxifying the digestive tract and reducing inflammation. Lemon Verbena is valued for its uplifting and soothing properties, and is drunk as a calming and restorative tea. It is considered to ease muscle tension, indigestion, insomnia and stress headaches.

Native to the Balkan Peninsula in Southern Europe, lilac is known for its astringent and aromatic properties. The flowers are pleasantly bitter and very floral in taste, and are ideal brewed hot with honey.

The lime tree, also known as linden, can be found throughout central and eastern Europe, often lining the streets in urban areas. Harvested in the summer, lime blossom is a relaxing infusion with sedative effects, and has been used for centuries as a nervine medicine to treat nervous palpitations, anxiety and insomnia. One of the active ingredients, farnesol, acts by calming the cardiovascular system. Drink the infused leaves to soothe tension and ease stress headaches. Lime blossom can be used as a base for herbal blends as it takes on the flavour of other herbs and spices.

Marigold, also known as Calendula, has been used for centuries to make healing tinctures, ointments, teas and topical treatments, and is used in many modern medical formulations as a concentrated extract. Traditionally, marigold was used as a homemade skin treatment for sunburn, bites, acne and healing wounds, and today is often used to regulate the menstrual cycle. It can be drunk as a tea to soothe the digestive system, and is beneficial for aiding various digestive illnesses as well as stomach and menstrual cramps.

Harvested for both its culinary and medicinal purposes, this aromatic Mediterranean plant is sweeter and milder in taste than its relative Oregano. Picked in mid Summer, just before the pink or purple flowers come into full blossom, Marjoram leaves are high in Vitamin A and C. 

Melissa is a deeply relaxing herb known for its sedative and calming effects, frequently used as a treatment for anxiety and depression. Also known as lemon balm, it is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Although commonly confused with other mint family members due to similarities in leaf appearance, the aromatic lemon scent makes it easily distinguishable. The essential oil extracted from the leaves is often used in aromatherapy for its soothing effect. Drink the infused leaves to soothe symptoms of nervous tension, and aid sleep.

Known mostly as a familiar weed that grows widely across Europe and Asia, nettle is a highly cleansing herb that has a number of uses medicinally. The plant takes up vitamins and minerals from the soil, leaving it depleted, and stores them in its leaves rendering them full of nutrition. Nettle is a diuretic, and can be used to support and improve urinary function. Make an infusion of the dried leaves daily to cleanse and revive, and to stimulate the circulatory system. The fresh leaves can be crushed or juiced to make a tonic.

Orange blossom is the highly aromatic and sweet-scented flower of the Citrus aurantium. The flowers of the bitter orange, or Seville orange, bloom in May and are carefully gathered after sunrise. Orange blossoms provide a delicate almond-like sweetness and intensely floral character to herbal blends, and balance well with citrus flavours. The essential oil is used in perfumery, and is recognised for its aphrodisiac properties. An infusion of the petals has a soothing sedative effect, and can be drunk before bedtime to aid relaxation. 

A beautiful plant with large, ruffled blossoms. The flowers offer a brew sweet and mild in flavour. It is a highly efficient herb used for easing emotional stress. It is also known to regulate blood pressure and help women with menstrual cramps. 

Peppermint is a hybrid mint native to Europe and the Middle East. Now cultivated throughout the world, it is harvested in the summer just before it blooms in pale purple flowers. The dried leaves have a dark green hue and an earthy, sweet menthol flavour. Mint has been used in traditional medicine to ease stomach ache and can be used to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Its essential oil can be used to improve nausea and settle the stomach. 

Originally found growing in the Middle East, the Damask Rose is now cultivated largely for its essential oil- rose otto. It is used widely in cooking in Arabic countries and in aromatherapy, and has a sweet floral aroma and delicate fuchsia pink colour. The scent is known to be highly soothing and balancing. Drink a Persian Rose infusion in the evening to calm the mind and ease symptoms of stress, to cool the body down and to comfort during menstruation. 

Popular for the oil made from pressing the seeds, the flowers and leaves of the primrose has both expectorant and sedative qualities. These pale yellow flowers are picked in Spring, and make for an infusion that has a slight, pleasant aroma and mild flavour. 

The leaves of the raspberry plant are harvested in early summer, and can be drunk daily as a tea by women in the final two months of pregnancy to strengthen the womb for childbirth, as well as during labour. Drink a daily infusion of the leaves during menstruation to ease cramps and discomfort. It can be used as a base for herbal blends, taking on flavours of other herbs and spices well. Raspberry leaf should be avoided entirely through the early stages of pregnancy, and should only be consumed in the final trimester.

Rooibos, also known as Red Bush, grows only in the mountainous Cederberg region in the Western Cape, South Africa. The spiky shrub bears needle-like leaves that are infused to give a full-bodied caffeine-free tea, providing a good alternative to breakfast tea with milk. To produce red rooibos tea, the leaves go through an oxidation process that gives it the characteristic deep red colour, nutty flavour and full body. Green rooibos tea is unoxidised and has a lighter, grassy flavour and a yellow-y gold liquor. Rooibos is rich in minerals and polyphenols, and is suitable to use as a base for herbal blends.

Rosa canina, known as the Dog Rose, is a wild species of rose, a thorny scrambling climber. The larger pale pink flowers bloom in May and June, with the fruit- rose hips- ripening in September and October. Rose hips contain a high level of vitamin C and were used traditionally to make syrups to boost vitamin intake. Infused as a tea, the petals have a delicate almond-like sweetness and an aromatic golden yellow liquor. 

Ideally harvested in late Summer when resinous to touch, the leaves of this aromatic herb make for a refreshing and uplifting infusion. Often used as a natural remedy for indigestion and inflammation, rosemary is a good source of vitamin A, thiamine and magnesium.

Japonica quince is a species of flowering quince native to Japan. Also grown in the Balkan region, the fruit is naturally high in Vitamin C and pectin and has traditionally been used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats. The perfumed fruits are round, yellow and hard but the drying process helps release the sugars and makes for a fragrant and naturally sweet infusion. 

This plant offers the first of the colours to Summer in Lithuania and an infusion is both heady and floral. Best picked when the buds are still closed, they will change from this delicate butter like colour if not processed properly. Laid out on mesh trays, the flowers are then constantly turned over the help the drying process. 

This plant is happy to grow in the deep shade of the forest, but will fruit best with some sun. Carefully picked in summer, the small fruits are then oven dried at very low temperatures to lock in the flavour. Rich in anti-oxidants, they will add colour and a natural sweet flavour to a blend. 

Native to southern Europe, thyme can now be found growing across the world and is used widely in cooking. The leaves have strong antiseptic and expectorant properties so are commonly used to clear chest infections and coughs. Infuse the dried leaves and drink daily to fight colds, or use as a steam inhalent. Rub thyme essential oil extracted from thyme leaves onto the chest to aid bronchitis and infections.