We are a very small tea company truly passionate about what we do. We love tea and drink a lot of it! Our blends are crafted from teas and herbs sourced as directly as possible looking first to farmers here in the USA. All of our recipes are original and unique offering herbal formulas made by people who love and use herbs themselves for wellness. We strive to be a source of beauty in the world working hard to develop relationships with growers and always prioritizing community and quality over profit. 

Yes! We are certified by the WSDA and the USDA.

While we love all of our teas iced, there are definitely a few that really shine when brewed up as iced tea. For non caffeinated options, we love Old Town Berry, Lavender Orange Red, Peace of Mind and Farm & Forest. For caffeinated options, the simplicity of Ancient Sunrise is amazing. We also love Vanilla Rose Ceylon, White Lemon Ginger and Lemon Mint Maté.

Each tin holds about 2oz. A general rule of thumb is that each ounce of tea by weight makes a gallon of brewed tea. By this formula, you get about 32, 8oz cups per tin.

Our herbs and teas are sourced as directly as possible so they arrive to us fresh and vibrant. We use a beautiful, recycled steel airtight tin made in the USA to keep the tea super fresh once it leaves our shop. We can safely say that your tea will be good for at least two years and most likely a lot longer.

The best way to keep your delicious Flying Bird products fresh is to keep your items stored in a temperature stable environment. A cabinet in your kitchen, away from the light, is great for your bulk tea but feel free to show off your beautiful canisters on your shelf. Just be sure they aren't getting heated by your stove or a hot window.

We chose steel because it is infinitely recyclable. In fact, it is so desirable that even if you accidentally throw your steel tin away, almost all waste facilities have giant magnets to pull the steel from the waste so it can be recycled into something new. You also don’t need to remove the label when you recycle our tins. Because steel is melted at such a high temperature the label will be incinerated and the steel ready to be reused. Our tins are also great for reusing and refilling! But rest assured, they are also a great choice for recycling as the value of steel is not diminished with each time it is recycled so you can be sure each tin will go on to become something new.

Good question! That number is a lot number associated with the specific batch of tea we made, which is used for our internal tracking and inventory system. While your tea will never technically never expire, it will lose some of its freshness and flavor over time. We guarantee your tea will be fresh for two years from the date of purchase but if stored properly, tea can stay fresh for many years.

No! Our teabags are made out of a silken, plant based fabric that allows the beauty of the whole herbs and teas to shine. The fabric is certified biodegradable and compostable in a high heat, commercial quality composting systems. They are not made of petroleum based nylon or plastic and unlike those materials, our teabags will not leach micro plastics into your tea. We care about our community and want to provide you and yours a safe cup!

The plant-based material is called polylactic acid (PLA). PLA is an inert, DNA-free material that is produced by breaking down plant starches. Through the process, no plant DNA is left behind, making the fabric allergen-free. PLA will not leak harmful plasticizers or micro plastics into your tea. There are no glues or staples in our teabags. The PLA mesh is sealed using ultrasonic vibrational energy.

Yes! All retail orders $75+ get free standard shipping every time! Use code FREESHIP75 at checkout. If you are interested in placing a wholesale order or a large order for a special event please reach out for more information. We would love to hear from you!

We use USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail, and UPS Ground or Ground Advantage for all our Standard Shipping. Ground Advantage has a 1-5 day transit time and Priority has a 1-3 day transit time depending on your order's destination. UPS Ground has a 1-5 day transit time. These are the shipping methods we use for all orders that receive Free shipping.

We will ship all orders that have selected Overnight or 2 Day Shipping the next business day. We are open Mon-Friday. We use UPS to ship all 2 day and Overnight orders.

Yes! We do! All of our tea, matcha and cacao blends are available wholesale. Please give us a call at 360.366.8013 or send us an email to hello@flyingbirdbotanicals.com or reach out through our contact page.