The Herbal Tea Co

The Herbal Tea Co began in Utah as a small project between sisters Emily Hilton and Abi Ayres, who shared a love of herbs and of bringing people together. Cecilia Pirotto later took the company over and moved it to Rhode Island, aiming to keep that original spirit while reaching more tea drinkers. Its blends use herbs alone with no tea leaves, and the brand's stated mission is to help people rediscover the joy of taking a break.

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The story behind The Herbal Tea Co

The Herbal Tea Co was started in Utah by sisters Emily Hilton and Abi Ayres, who shared a love of herbs and wanted a way to bring people together over a cup. Their blends skip tea leaves entirely. Each one is built from whole herbs, berries, flowers and nuts, so every cup is naturally caffeine-free and full of real texture, a clear step away from the dusty grocery store tea bag.

  • Founded by two sisters
  • Started in Utah
  • Now based in Rhode Island
  • Caffeine-free herbal blends
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Today Cecilia Pirotto, who grew up in Córdoba, Argentina, leads the brand. She traveled to Utah to meet the founders and their customers before carrying the company forward, and operations have moved to Rhode Island. The idea behind the blends is unchanged: make room for a real break in a busy day. Each blend is tested for flavor, a small scoop brews a full cup, and the team puts real effort into teaching customers about herbs. They also promise never to judge how you take your tea.

“Our goal is simple: to help you rediscover the joy of taking a break.”

The Herbal Tea Co

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