Beginner’s Herb Guide: Bulk Herbs for Tea + Home Rituals

Herbs are a simple, beautiful way to build daily rituals—whether you’re brewing tea, creating a calming home routine, or setting intentions in your space. If you’re new to herbs, this guide will help you start with beginner-friendly options, learn how to use them, and feel confident choosing bulk herbs.

Start Here: 2 Ways to Use Herbs

  1. Tea rituals: Create a daily moment for calm, clarity, or comfort.

  2. Home rituals: Use herbs intentionally in your space (cleansing, focus, relaxation, protection).

Note: Herbs can be powerful. If you’re pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or take medications, check with a qualified healthcare professional before using herbs regularly.

Beginner Herb List (15 Favorites) + How to Use Them

1) Chamomile

  • Best for: Evening tea rituals

  • Tea use: Brew alone or blend with mint for a smooth, comforting cup.

  • Home ritual: Add to a small sachet near your bed for a gentle, restful vibe.

2) Peppermint

  • Best for: Refreshing tea and “reset” moments

  • Tea use: Brew after meals or anytime you want a bright, cooling cup.

  • Home ritual: Add to a floor wash or a simmer pot for an uplifting, clean feel.

3) Spearmint

  • Best for: Softer mint tea

  • Tea use: Great on its own or blended with lemon balm.

  • Home ritual: Use in a sachet or jar spell for sweet, friendly energy.

4) Lemon Balm

  • Best for: Calm + gentle mood support

  • Tea use: Brew alone or blend with chamomile for a cozy wind-down tea.

  • Home ritual: Add to a bath or a small charm bag for soothing energy.

5) Lavender

  • Best for: Relaxation rituals (use lightly)

  • Tea use: Add a small pinch to chamomile or mint.

  • Home ritual: Sachets for drawers/pillows, or add to a calming altar space.

6) Rose Petals

  • Best for: Heart-centered rituals

  • Tea use: Blend with hibiscus or chamomile for a floral cup.

  • Home ritual: Add to offerings, self-love rituals, or a bath blend.

7) Hibiscus

  • Best for: Bright, tangy tea blends

  • Tea use: Brew alone or with rose; delicious hot or iced.

  • Home ritual: Use in beauty/self-love blends (bath or jar work).

8) Calendula

  • Best for: Gentle, sunny energy

  • Tea use: Add to blends for a mild, earthy-floral note.

  • Home ritual: Use in prosperity or confidence-focused blends.

9) Sage (Common Sage)

  • Best for: Clearing + protection

  • Tea use: Use sparingly; best as a small supporting note in blends.

  • Home ritual: Use for smoke cleansing or in a cleansing floor wash.

10) Rosemary

  • Best for: Clarity + protection

  • Tea use: Use lightly; pairs well with mint or lemony herbs.

  • Home ritual: Add to a simmer pot or a cleansing bundle.

11) Mugwort

  • Best for: Dreamwork and intuition rituals

  • Tea use: Use sparingly; many prefer it in blends rather than alone.

  • Home ritual: Add to dream sachets or place near your journal/bed.

12) Yarrow

  • Best for: Energetic boundaries

  • Tea use: Use lightly in blends.

  • Home ritual: Add to protection sachets or boundary-setting work.

13) Nettle Leaf

  • Best for: Nourishing, “back-to-balance” tea rituals

  • Tea use: Brew as a simple daily tea or blend with mint.

  • Home ritual: Add to “strength” blends for long-term goals.

14) Dandelion Root

  • Best for: Grounding, earthy tea rituals

  • Tea use: Simmer (decoction) for a richer, roasted-style cup.

  • Home ritual: Use in grounding blends and “fresh start” intention work.

15) Cinnamon Chips

  • Best for: Warmth + abundance vibes

  • Tea use: Add a small amount to chai-style blends.

  • Home ritual: Use in prosperity work or a simmer pot for a welcoming home.

How to Brew Herbal Tea (Simple + Beginner-Proof)

  • Use: 1–2 teaspoons dried herb per 8 oz mug (start light and adjust).

  • Water: Just-boiled water for most leaves and flowers.

  • Steep: 5–10 minutes.

  • Strain and enjoy.

When to Simmer Instead of Steep (Roots + Bark)

For roots (like dandelion root) and tougher ingredients, simmering works better.

  • Use: 1 teaspoon per 8–12 oz water

  • Simmer: 10–20 minutes, then strain

Easy Beginner Tea Blends (No Fancy Tools)

  • Calm Night Tea: Chamomile + lemon balm + a pinch of lavender

  • Fresh Reset Tea: Peppermint + spearmint + hibiscus

  • Heart Blend: Rose petals + hibiscus + chamomile

  • Grounding Cup: Dandelion root (simmered) + cinnamon chips

Buying Bulk Herbs: What to Look For

  • Aroma first: Strong, fresh scent usually means better quality.

  • Color check: Herbs should look vibrant (not overly faded or dusty).

  • Cut matters:

    • Larger cuts often steep beautifully for tea.

    • Powdered herbs can be harder to strain.

  • Storage at home: Airtight containers away from heat and sunlight.

FAQ

How many herbs should I buy at first?

Start with 3–5 herbs you’ll actually use this week—2 for tea and 1–2 for home rituals.

How do I make tea taste better without sugar?

Blend aromatic herbs (mint, rose, a tiny pinch of lavender) and avoid over-steeping.

Can I use the same herbs for tea and rituals?

Often, yes. Many people choose a small set of “multi-use” herbs so they feel familiar and easy to reach for.

Need Help Choosing? We’ve Got You

Stop by the shop and we’ll help you choose herbs based on your goals (tea or home rituals). Ask us about our beginner-friendly herb bundles and tea blends.