Teas & Treats @ The Good Earth!

Check Out Our Teas & Treats @ The Good Earth in Leonardtown, MD! Featuring our delicious tea blends paired with Sweet & Savory Tea-Infused Treats prepared special by The Good Earth's signature healthy chefs, (and two of the nicest people ever) Larry & Laura!
(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (and Sometimes Vegan, Caffeine-Free & Soy/Nut-Free)

All-Day Mulled Wine Fest!!

Join Us For An All-Day Mulled Wine Fest!! This Friday Noon - 9pm for "First Friday in Leonardtown" Featuring Our New Mulling Spice Blends In Collaboration With Port of Leonardtown Winery! We'll be sampling and selling our "Perfectly Paired" combinations, including our Traditional, Sweet & Spiced herbal mulling blends for the rest of the

(*Would Also Work Great with Non-Alcoholic Cider!)

Port of Leonardtown Winery
23190 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown, MD
Phone # (301)-690-2192

For More Information,
Check Out These Local Blogs About Our Upcoming Event:
Yera Dé Herbal Wines, Port of Leonardtown and The Vineyard Wife

Holiday Crafts Fair w/ Forever Eden @ Hollywood Vol. Fire Dept.

Yera Dé Herbal Teas had such a great time today at the Crafts Fair today with Forever Eden! Thanks to all our customers for stopping by & trying our NEW Original Tea Blends & Selective Sample Sets! And an extra special thanks to the wonderfully sweet & talented local jewelry artisan, Maureen Elizabeth Kennedy for making me a most beautiful & unexpected gift!

Today, we sampled our NEW Honey Buzz (Organic Dragonwell Green Tea with Organic Honey Granules) and our bold & flavorful Ginger Mint!

Here's a slideshow of all the fun we had today!



For More Fun Photos & Company Updates,
Check Out Our Picasa Web Albums!
http://picasaweb.google.com/YeraDeHerbalTeas

And Check Out What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Teas!
http://www.yeradeherbalteas.com/customer-testimonials.html

And a special thanks to our families & friends, customers & colleagues and everyone who has helped us to really build and expand our vision of Yera Dé so that within just 1 year, we have already sold thousands of teas at dozens of events and partnered with such an array of local like-minded entrepreneurs and brought to life new environmentally & body-friendly products & collaborative philanthropic endeavors!

I can already tell it's going to be a very busy and creative couple of months (Happy Holidays by the way!) and I'm gearing up for a Fun & Exciting New Year where Every Day is truly a Yera Dé!

Here's to healing the world in any and every way we can, most especially one tea bag at a time!

Sincerely,
Jaime Frodyma (Soon-To-Be Krouk!)

Co-Creator of Yera Dé, LLC & Yera Dé Herbal Teas

www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com

Local Update & Holiday Sneak Preview

This week, we'll be featuring our new Selective Sampler Sets-
5 individually-wrapped, hand crafted teas for $7.

Also, we will be taking Pre-Orders for Customizable Holiday Tea Gifts on Thurs. (Choose from ANY of our Teas, Eco-Chic Accessories, Hand Crafted Tea Cup Cards, NEW Sampler Sets, Gift Certificates, Mulling Spice Packets and even Potpourri Sachets! We package each hand-crafted tea gift set in an elegant and seasonally-decorative environmentally-friendly gift bag.)
Pay in advance or upon receipt!

Additionally, we'll be offering Combination Gift Set Options Featuring Organic Skincare Products made by Local Company, ForeverEden )

*Also, starting in December, we'll be in the St. Mary's College Campus Center on Mondays & Thursdays!

For More Local Updates, Check Out Our Website:
SoMD-Local-Events--updates.html


**To Ensure Delivery In Time for Christmas,
Please Order By 12/15.**

Yera Dé Herbal Wines!

We are so excited to collaborate with Port of Leonardtown Winery on some Awesome Mulled Wine Recipes to be Debuted next 1st Friday in Leonardtown (12/3) and Available for Sale this Holiday Season!!!

Stay tuned for more details!

Here is a slideshow of the fun day we had creating and taste testing awesome mulling spice recipes for specialty Reds & Whites all made from locally-grown grapes! Thanks so much to Connie Byrne, aka The Vineyard Wife & her husband (a local grape grower!) for hosting an amazing afternoon!

What can I say, it's never dull when you choose to mull!


Here are the Port of Leonardtown Winery selections
for our mulling recipe development:

McIntosh Run Semi-Sweet Apple Wine
unoaked Chardonnay
Breton Bay Shoals Semi-Sweet Red
Captain's Table Dry Red

Healthy Inside & Out!

Get Healthy Inside & Out and Give A Gift That Keeps On Giving
with Our Upcoming Promotional Collaboration!

Yera Dé Herbal Teas is partnering with local organic handmade skin care company, Forever Eden Collection. We will be offering customizable gift sets just in time for the holidays, featuring the best of both worlds- Organic Teas & Organic Skin Care!

The gift sets will be available at tomorrow November 6th, 9am-Noon @ Annmarie Garden's Makers Market, and will soon be added to our website! Our gift set options will feature Lavender, Chamomile, Mint, Rosemary and Citrus pairings of our $5 delicious organic herbal teas with these wonderful organic skin care products!

www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com and www.myforevereden.com

Bringing the joy of mix & match gift giving this holiday season!

Teas Me Please: Holiday Style!

Our 1st tasting of Christmas Cookie Tea was a smashing success today!! Thanks so much to everyone @ St. Mary's College of Maryland who stopped by our tea table! We're so glad you all enjoyed our creation, with it's cinnamony vanilla charm, red rooibos goodness & oh so lingering sugar-free sweetness! Mmmm, now that's our cup of tea ;) At least for the next 2 months!!

We will be hosting a 2nd free tasting of Christmas Cookie Tea
@ Makers Market at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center this Saturday 9AM - NOON.

We will officially release our Christmas Cookie tea and all our other new blends for sale next Thurs. 11/11 while supplies last. We are, however, taking pre-orders for Customizable Holiday Gift Sets, Party Favors, Sample Packs, Hand Crafted Tea Cup Cards, Potpourri Sachets & up to 6 Packages of Christmas Cookie Tea & any of our new blends as seen on our website: www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com.

For More Information E-mail Us Directly @ YeraDeHerbalTeas.Orders@Gmail.com

**To Ensure Delivery In Time for Christmas,
Please Order By 12/15.**

Photo Slideshow of Our YD Tea Tables @ St. Mary's College of MD

Going Green All Winter Long!

Yera Dé Herbal Teas will be collaborating this holiday season with an awesome new local company, A Little Green House. Our teas and gift sets will be available throughout mid-Nov. and Dec. on both our website, www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com and www.ALittleGreenHouse.com in hopes of reaching a larger audience and raising consumer consciousness about the importance of supporting green businesses! Additionally, through this collaborative effort, it is our shared goal to boost local economy and philanthropy by giving back a percentage of sales to charities throughout the state of MD.

A Little Green House, Inc. was formed in 2010 by enthusiastic entrepreneurs and fledgling philanthropists, Cheryl Henry-Fawcett and Karen Pierce-Blandamer. Our mission at A Little Green House is to make purchasing fun and meaningful through partnerships with local corporations, local nonprofit organizations, and local companies and individuals that provide very high-quality, eco-smart, and beautifully-unique products. At A Little Green House, 25% of all sales proceeds are directed by you to a local non-profit organization.

A Little Green House, Inc. Acting Locally
www.ALittleGreenHouse.com

This website is not yet active, but will be available in the coming weeks! There will also be chocolates, spices, coffees and eco-friendly cosmetics available for sale.

YD @ 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Expo Photo Slideshow

Just last year, this Free Community Health & Wellness Expo- hosted by local church group, Light of Glory, was our 1st ever tea event!

It was great to see new & familiar faces gathering in the hopes of promoting and educating about more environmentally-friendly & health-conscious LOCAL products, services and lifestyles... and of course, to celebrate how far we've come in such a short time!

Click Here to See Last Year's Photos!

Attention Everyone!

Attention Everyone, I am about to go gung ho with Lavender! (bet that's a phrase you've never heard before!)

This lavishly, lovely purple plant is just so power-packed - even the smell of its perfumed promise is enough to relax even the wildest of sorts! And that oh-so familiar, yes come closer, but not too close, striking and sensuous aroma that is the trademark of the Lavendula family is a natural miracle that no science will truly ever understand. And with the added benefit of consumption, the aromatherapy effects of this gorgeous strand of violet explosion compound into an actually cellular metamorphosis within!

Mmm, mmm, mmm, yes indeed- this potent plant is a treasure beyond measure and deserves a place in every garden, every home, every cup of tea! So, to honor this love I have for the plant medicine that is Lavender, Yera Dé Herbal Teas will be expanding its product line to include, not only our already popular stress remedy tea, Chrysanthemum Lavender, but a whole slew of fun, unique and what I consider necessary purple additions!

1) Let's start with Early Girl, the perfect brew for the early morning on-the-goer who wants to be up but just a bit slower than the typical buzz of black tea. With it's gorgeous layering of Bergamot and Lavender, this scrumptious citrus/floral duo will surely disappear sip by sip by sip as you greet your morning, only to be re-steeped almost immediately upon finishing!

2) And who can deny the intrigue of Lavender Mint. I mean, what better combo is out there to remedy not only the ailments caused by, but the actual activation of stress! With this delicious herbal double and its Peppermint tingle & Lavender calm, the mind and body will instantly receive the message that it's time to get well soon! Safe for nearly everyone, short of pregnant and nursing mothers, luscious Lavender is shockingly a member of the Mint family; and indeed when combined, these contradictory cousins, work together to simultaneously stimulate and alleviate; each in its own way activating the body's own healing potential!

And just as a lil sneak peak for all you die-hard Yera Dé fans- let it be known that I plan to expand way past tea and eventually add tea foods & liquors & crafts, spa products, herbal honeys and tea baths to my repertoire; so, be sure to be on the lookout for some Lavender Mint infusion tools sometime on the horizon!!

3) And then we have The DayDreamer, in honor of a dear friend, in fact, many- who never cease to see ever more beautiful possibilities! This loose leaf herbal blend will combine the magic of Damiana, a brilliant and subtle sedative with the lure of Lavender and the freshness of Fennel, sprinkled with a hint of Spearmint. This is a tea that frees the mind from the shackles of worry and infuses the heart with a teaspoon of hope! This is for all the amazing humanitarians who are helping me to Heal the World One Tea Bag at a Time.

4) And last, but certainly not least... Sweet Dreamzzz (are made of these!) A tea that still surprises even me, the tea lady! I am so freakin pleased to have been blessed with this ability to collect, combine and intuitively collage the flavor and the function of a myriad of leaf, root, fruit and herb into this harmonious liquid lullaby. Yes, I must confess, at this stage of the game, this 7-herb blend encapsulates the epitome of my interest in herbal medicine and tea.

Including plants from nearly every continent, each imbued with an extensive history of physical and metaphysical uses, Sweet Dreamzzz is designed as a drink-before-bed-blend; yet, it contains none of the moderately dangerous nervines (plant compounds that act therapeutically upon the nerves, particularly in the sense of a sedative) that I see in many blends that populate the tea section of nearly every grocery store.

Nope, one of the things I vowed to do in starting this organic herbal tea company was to use the wisdom of the ages, both the science and the spirit of past and present to present teas made with herbs I, and the majority of expert herbologists & healers out there, agree are generally safe for regular consumption. So, on that note, let me just say that the Blueberry Licorice Lavender goodness that is the core of our soon-to-be released sleepy-time tea is, in this tea blogger's mouth, a veritably worthwhile cup of tea! And as per request from a number of customers, this sleep blend contains no chamomile.

Alas, this concludes my little Lavender exposé! Thanks for tuning in! And be sure to keep a look out for all of these new blends on our website www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com and for sale at The Good Earth Natural Foods Co., Blue Wind Gourmet and at our tea tables at The Maker's Market @ Anne Marie Gardens (1st Sat. of every month from 9am - noon) and in the Campus Center at St. Mary's College. *Check our LOCAL Updates link for more details!


Until next time, my friends,
Make Every Day a Yera Dé.

Sincerely,
Jaime Frodyma (soon-to-be Krouk!)


*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Just a Quick Update!

Hey all you tea-lovers!! Sorry for the long stretch of silence... we've been busy preparing new teas and restocking our inventory full to the brim to help keep you warm all winter long!!

Stock up on all of your favorite YD original blends and check back with us soon for the official release of our new Afternoon Delight, Poet's Corner, African Sunset, Early Girl, Sweet Dreamzzz, Maté Bliss, Breakfast in Bed, Honey Buzz and more!!!!

Plus stay tuned for some awesome holiday gift sets and many more exciting tea events soon!!

www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com
Healing the World One Tea Bag at a Time.

Friday's Featured Herb: Lemongrass

"There is no grass like Lemongrass.
It is a truly useful medicinal plant and a delicious food flavoring."

More than it's inviting scent and distinct flavor, Lemongrass (Andropogon citratus, also known as Tanglad in the Philippines) really does possess a lot of useful, albeit under-appreciated, properties and provides an abundance of worthwhile health benefits, without any known negative side effects.

Did you know that Lemongrass Tea helps tone muscle and tissue cells and cleanses your liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and digestive tract?! It's even been shown to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol by cleansing the body of excess fats, uric acid and other toxins in the body. Lemongrass tea has even been shown to help reduce acne and pimples and improve overall skin health!

Because Lemongrass possesses both antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, it is often used to alleviate indigestion, gastroenteritis and nervous disorders and consumed consistently over time, Lemongrass Tea can greatly improve metabolism, digestion and blood circulation! And most importantly, Lemongrass Tea provides safe, effective & almost immediate stress relief! (and tastes great too!)

And as an added tip for women, in the Philippines, it is suggested to mix Lemongrass with pepper (either as tea or cooked into a meal) as a home therapy for menstrual troubles, nausea and to help stimulate lactation.

Try Some Lemongrass Today!
in Our Delicious & Soothing Afternoon Delight or in our Energizing Maté Límon & Blueberry Ginseng Stimulant Tea, Maté Sky (More New Tea Blends Featuring This Amazing Herb Coming Soon!!!)


Added tidbit about Lemongrass:

Many people actually already know Lemongrass by it's other popular name- citronella - the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps. Citronella is known for its calming effect that relieves insomnia or stress. It is also considered as a mild insect repellant.

*And, when it comes to pets, citronella is used to neutralize excessive barking of dogs. For some reason, dogs hate citronella, and many people use Lemongrass spray bottles to help lessen their dog's disruptive behaviors.




http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/lemon-grass.htm
http://www.filipinoherbshealingwonders.filipinovegetarianrecipe.com/tanglad-lemon-grass.htm
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/9-2-2006-107399.asp

(W)holistic Wednesday

"In education and medicine, we struggle to educate and treat the whole person, because it is the whole person walking through a day, a disease, and a life. But what does it mean to take the 'whole' person into account?"
- Nancy L. Brown, PhD

Holism is about raising awareness about the causes of suffering and dis-ease and teaches people to get in touch with themselves more and to learn how to relieve their suffering and prevent future symptoms; and, most importantly, holism is about enhancing the patient's life system to optimize life-long well being.

Holistic healthcare focuses primarily on prevention and treatment of the individual and addresses the unique needs and nature of the "person who has an illness, rather than the illness that has the person." (American Holistic Medical Association)

Holism is about embracing a lifetime of learning about all safe and effective options available for diagnosis and treatments. The realm of choices may include lifestyle coaching, herbal medicine, body and energy work and other complementary approaches and therapies from a variety of traditions, as well as conventional drugs and surgery if needed.

Here at Yera Dé, we fully embrace and support the holistic healthcare movement and, using our own life experiences, teach by example in hopes of helping people to help themselves. We believe in the innate healing power of the body, mind and spirit and aim to create holistic products and educational services that support lifestyle choices which are truly health(ier) on all levels. It is our lifelong goal to promote holistic health and wellness care and disease prevention education and of course, world peace!!!

And we are a relationship-centered company, which means you, our customers, are a huge part of our healing journey and happiness as well! We truly appreciate getting to know you and working with you to help you create your ideal life and perfect cup of tea!!


Sincerely,
Jaime & Jason

Healing the World One Tea Bag at a Time.

www.YeraDeHerbalTeas.com

For Those Whose Priority is Real Health.

Teas & Treats

Teas on TV! Photo Album

Here are the behind the scenes photos of the Fox 5 News segment featuring our teas at the Leonardtown Wharf!

Yera Dé Herbal Teas Featured on TV!

Click Here to See The Footage!

Fox 5 TV broadcasted live from Leonardtown as part of the Hometown Series showcasing all the local goodies that Southern Maryland has to offer, including Yera Dé Herbal Teas, featured as part of the Local, Organic products sold at The Good Earth Natural Foods Co.

Tuesday's Tea

Hey there fellow tea enthusiasts!

Today's tea is gonna be Black Rose! For all those who have tasted this one, I know you'll agree, it's truly magical! The distinctive aroma of our organic Earl Grey, with its fresh bergamot orange infusion rising from a steamy cup... and those beautiful pink rose petals steeping and swirling their stunning color and refined flavor... this breakfast black tea is a beautiful marriage of fruit and florals, with an oh so delightful caffeinated boost!

Yesiree, Black Rose is the tea for me!

Try Some Today! Only $5 for 10 Hand Crafted Tea Bags!
(Will be available in Loose Leaf soon!)
http://www.yeradeherbalteas.com/black-rose.html

Also can be used as a nutrient-rich mouth wash
and scented hair rinse, particularly great for brunettes!

Free Tea Event!

As a part of Leonardtown's "First Friday" event, we featured Free Samples of our Positive Vibes & iced Rooibos Chai at The Good Earth Natural Foods Co.

Be Sure to Check Us Out
At The Next "First Friday" Tea Event on Aug. 6th!

Friday's Featured Herb: Rose Petals!

Have you ever wanted to know why roses are considered the ideal gift to express love?

There is an interesting reason for this... beyond its distinctive beauty, enchanting aroma and romantic image, Roses actually do have a soothing effect on the heart and emotions and help to balance the mind and body.

High in Vitamin C and loaded with medicinal value, Rose Petal Tea is great for combating illness and boosting immunity and also works great as an herbal bath, face wash or body spray to enrich, heal and beautify the skin and hair!

The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Rose Petal Tea:

1. It clears toxins and heat from the body. As a result, it has a cooling effect on the body.

2. It can relieve sore throats, runny noses and blocked bronchial tubes.

3. It is useful for people prone to chest problems by reinforcing the lungs and fighting against infections.

4. Rose tea helps to fight infections in the digestive tract and re-establishes the normal bacterial population of the intestines.

5. It relieves fluid retention and hastens the elimination of wastes through kidneys.

6. It is a wonderful remedy for dysentery, diarrhea and gastro-enteritis.

7. It has laxative effects and works as a remedy for sluggishness and constipation.

8. It cleanses the liver and gall bladder and promotes healthy bile flow.

9. Rose petal tea can be used to relieve uterine congestion that causes pain and heavy periods. It is an excellent remedy for irregular periods and infertility, as well as to perk up sexual desire in both men and women.

10. It has an uplifting effect on the nervous system and can relieve insomnia, depression and fatigue.

Start Reaping the Benefits Today With Our Organic Rose Petal Tea, Positive Vibes and Black Rose blends!


http://healthmad.com/health/10-extraordinary-medicinal-uses-for-rose-tea/