Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a native Australian tree growing naturally from Brisbane to Rockhampton in a range of altitudes from 50 to over 800 m above sea level. The Sunshine Coast and Proserpine area are identified as main areas of natural strands.

Lemon Myrtle is a superb tea product as a herbal infusion as well as a delicate flavouring in specialty tea blends when blended with black, green or herbal teas. Lemon Myrtle tea has enjoyed huge success in international tea markets. The superior flavour profile of lemon myrtle as well as its appeal as an alternative to lemongrass has resulted in its success as a tea product.

Lemon Myrtle essential oil has been used for many years as an aromatherapy product by world leading aromatherapists. It is also an essential oil ideally suited for blending, as well as vaporization used in a misting spray or oil burner, as a refreshing, uplifting, room fragrance. Soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners, lip balms, perfumes, body scrubs, shower gels, are all now available with natural Australian Lemon Myrtle essential oils.

Herbal Teas International is your "direct from source" supplier of Lemon Myrtle to the North American market.

Rooibos was discovered around the turn of the 19th century by the indigenous people of the Cedarberg region. Naturally caffeine free, low in tannins, rich in antioxidants and other health promoting compounds, Rooibos is used as an ingredient in a wide range of products, from beverages to cosmetics. read more >

Honeybush is a fragrant herbal infusion prepared from the honey-scented flowers, leaves, & stems of the Cyclopia plant. Indigenous to the Cape Mountain region of South Africa, honeybush is caffeine-free and low in tannins. read more >

The Lemon Myrtle tree is indigenous to the coastal, sub-tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia. Its leaf has a unique, refreshing flavor and aroma of a blend of lemongrass, lime and lemon. Lemon Myrtle is the world's richest known source of citral (90-98%). read more about lemon myrtle>

Used by the bush people of the Kalahari desert for centuries, today Hoodia Gordonii is available as a natural aid to maintaining healthy weight. read more about Hoodia gordonii and healthy weight maintenance>