Herbal Tea FAQs: Safety, Use & Shipping

Drink 1 to 2 cups of your OURbody blend daily. Steep 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf tea in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes. Many women drink their blend daily as a ritual, while others time it to their cycle, for example starting Solace 2 to 3 days before their period and continuing through the heaviest days. Consistency matters more than quantity: herbal blends work best with regular use over time. A 65g pouch holds about 30 servings, roughly a month of daily cups.

Yes, every OURbody blend is 100% caffeine-free. There's no tea leaf (camellia sinensis) in any blend, only herbs, flowers, roots, and fruit pieces. That means you can drink them at any time of day, including before bed. Balance, our menopause blend, is often used in the evening to support nightly rest.

Yes. Every ingredient in every OURbody blend is USDA and Canada Organic certified, non-GMO, and grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Organic matters more for hormonal health than almost any other category, because your endocrine system is sensitive to chemical residues. You can see the origin of every single herb on our Traceability page.

We ship across Canada and the United States. International shipping isn't available yet, but it's coming. If you're outside North America and want OURbody, email info@ourbody.ca and we'll let you know the moment your region opens.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Some herbs, including licorice root and red clover, can interact with certain medications, and blends like Shift are designed for women coming off hormonal birth control rather than those currently on it. Every ingredient is listed on our Traceability page, so bring the list to your provider for a quick review.

Yes, you can safely combine OURbody blends. Many customers keep a primary blend for their stage, like Harmony for perimenopause, and add a second for situational support, like Solace during their period. All four blends are caffeine-free and formulated to complement each other. If you're new, start with one blend for 2 to 3 weeks so you can tell what's working before adding another.

Yes, all OURbody blends are naturally gluten-free and vegan. They contain only organic herbs, flowers, roots, and fruit pieces, with no animal-derived ingredients, no dairy, no hidden additives, no artificial flavours, and no sweeteners other than naturally occurring stevia leaf where listed.

Yes, and it was non-negotiable in formulation. Each blend balances functional herbs with naturally pleasant ones: Solace finishes with apple and cinnamon, and other blends use hibiscus, rose petals, and rooibos for smooth, lightly sweet cups with no bitterness. We believe a ritual you dread isn't a ritual you'll keep, so if you don't enjoy drinking it daily, we haven't done our job.

Orders ship within 2 to 3 business days from Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 10 business days depending on your location. Canadian orders typically arrive faster than US orders. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.

Herbal support is gradual, not instant. Some effects, like chamomile's calming or peppermint's digestive ease, can be felt the same day. Cycle-related effects generally take 4 to 8 weeks of consistent daily use, roughly one to two full cycles, because herbs work with your body's own rhythm. We recommend committing to one 65g pouch, about a month of daily cups, before judging your results.

Please speak with your doctor or midwife before drinking any OURbody blend while pregnant or breastfeeding. Some of our ingredients, including raspberry leaf, chaste tree berry (vitex), sage, and licorice root, are traditionally used with caution or avoided during pregnancy and lactation. This isn't us covering ourselves. Herbs are active compounds, and your provider knows your situation. Every ingredient in every blend is listed on our Traceability page so you can review the full list together.

OURbody blends are symptom-based, not generic. Instead of one "women's wellness" tea, we formulate a specific blend for each hormonal stage: Solace for period cramps and PMS, Shift for irregular cycles and post-birth-control transition, Harmony for perimenopause, and Balance for menopause. Each blend is developed with herbalists, made with certified organic ingredients traceable to their farm of origin, and blended and packaged in Canada. We're also women-founded, built after our founder spent years being dismissed by the healthcare system.

Match the blend to your main symptom. Cramps, bloating, or PMS mood swings: Solace. Irregular periods or recently off birth control: Shift. Perimenopause signs like cycle changes, mood swings, and hot flashes: Harmony. Menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep: Balance. Not sure where you are? The Discovery Set includes a mini of all four blends so you can find your fit. You can also email us at info@ourbody.ca and we'll help you choose.

Because tea is a consumable, we can't accept returns on opened pouches. If your order arrives damaged, incorrect, or something just isn't right, email info@ourbody.ca within 14 days and we'll make it right with a replacement or refund. Full details are on our Shipping & Returns Policy page.

Sage and red clover are the two herbs most associated with menopausal hot flash support. Sage is traditionally used to reduce hot flashes and night sweats, while red clover contains natural phytoestrogens that may help as estrogen declines. Our Balance blend is built around these herbs for menopause, and Harmony uses them for the perimenopausal years when hot flashes first appear.