Plants Saved My Life
Plants saved my life. Not because I ate them; not because I breathed the oxygen they provided, but because they healed my broken heart and gave me the will to live again.
My struggle with addictions started when I was 13. At age 25, after spending time in prison twice, I got a fresh start. I met a healer who mentored me about the power of plants, and I made a commitment to helping others heal themselves using the power of healing herbs.
I graduated from an herbal program at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) while working part-time at a local herbal store, and knew that my future would be centered on educating people about how to heal their bodies, minds and spirits, and providing them with the wellness teas to succeed.
A year later, I purchased the herbal store I worked at, and Loose Leaf Tea Market was born.
Loose Leaf Tea Market
Loose Leaf Tea Market serves wellness-minded customers who love loose leaf tea, appreciate the power of a nutritious diet, and the use of natural remedies to stay healthy and prevent disease.
We lovingly handcraft all our tea blends using certified organic ingredients, and ship them in recycled packing from our facility in Phoenix. And since we only produce small batches, our teas are always exceptionally fresh and filled with the vitamins, antioxidants, flavors, and aromas that make people feel better on a daily basis. If you notice that a tea is Out of Stock, as is the case with some of our more seasonal teas, give us your email address and we’ll let you know when we blend up the next fresh batch.
Bye-Bye Sugar Cravings
In the 1980s, while recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, I discovered that my lifelong struggle with mood swings and anxiety was linked to low blood sugar—a condition that had plagued me since childhood.
As I got sober and began studying the healing powers of plants, I learned how crucial it is to keep blood sugar stable to prevent disease and manage anxiety. Through better eating habits, high-protein snacks, and the use of healing herbs, I found balance.
During my time at herb school in the late 1990s, I discovered a remarkable herb that could temporarily block the perception of sweetness by filling in the sugar receptors on the tongue and in the small intestine. This herb became a game-changer for managing sugar cravings and stabilizing blood sugar.
Several years later, I incorporated this powerful herb into our two bestselling teas, Sleek & Slender and Sugarproof. Since then, these blends have helped hundreds of thousands of people break free from sugar addiction, leading to reduced inflammation, less bloating, and more energy.
At Loose Leaf, we’re on a mission to help millions of people reclaim their health and end their sugar addiction using the incredible healing power of our wellness teas. You’ll be amazed at how good you can feel.
Sugar-Busting Tea Bundle
Weight Loss Teas Breakthrough
In 2006, I set out to create an herbal weight loss tea that was not only effective, but also safe and delicious. The market was saturated with weight loss teas that relied on harsh herbal laxatives and high caffeine content—approaches that can be tough on the body and also potentially habit-forming.
I wanted something different: a tea that was gentle on they body, low in caffeine and could:
- Help with weight loss
- Improve digestion
- Curb sugar cravings
- Boost metabolism
My initial attempts were frustrating; every blend I tried tasted awful, and I couldn't get it right. Discouraged, I set the project aside. But a few months later, inspiration struck like a lightning bolt. I suddenly knew exactly which ingredients to use and in what ratios. I rushed to my mixing area, and when I tasted the final blend, it was perfect. It felt like magic, and I knew I had created something special.
Since then, Sleek & Slender has become our most popular tea, helping countless people manage their weight, improve digestion, and eliminate sugar cravings in a safe and natural way.
Meet Sasha
An integral part of the Loose Leaf Tea Market story, Sasha is a skilled Herbalist and our Operations Manager. With a lifelong dedication to healing the body with plants, Sasha oversees all our operations while ensuring that our teas are crafted with care and expertise.
A proud mom of two amazing humans, three dogs, and two cats, Sasha brings her nurturing spirit and passion for wellness to everything she does. We're so grateful to have her on our team!
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