Organic Spa Magazine

Healthy Herbal Teas

A decade ago, Laureen Grenus, also known as the "Tea Lady," ran an herb shop in Newport, Rhode Island. It was there that she realized she had a natural gift for healing. "I discovered that herbs could complement a healthy lifestyle, and they brought me into a greater state of well-being, not only physically but also emotionally," she explains. When Grenus decided to launch Herbescent Organic Tea & Botanicals, she created a product line that stood apart from others on the market. Herbescent loose-leaf teas are a complex blend (some concoctions feature as many as 15 herbs) with all-natural flavorings. Grenus's teas, which come in elegant tins with built-in infusers for brewing, are ideal for spa-going: think a cup of Purify Body, Mind & Spirit before a detoxifying wrap or Calming Spirit prior to a Swedish massage.