2025

A fragrant, relaxing and incredibly complex brew.  Notes of menthol, lemon zest and hints of rosemary. 

This beautiful brew is known as ᒪᐃᑐᖁᑎ (Ma Ma I Tu Qu Ti) in Inuktitut and is an important part of Inuit culture.  It is also known as tundra tea or northern labrador tea. Every year, It is respectfully gathered in late summer and early autumn and sun-dried.

Harvest:  Fall 2024

Origin:  Ranking Inlet, Nunavut, Canada

GPS:  62.8°N, 92.1°W

Brewing suggestion:  brew 2g of tea in 240ml of hot (off boiling point) water for 120".  Steep 3-4 times.

Important:  local people do not recommend this tea during pregnancy or nursing periods.  They also recommend limiting consumption to 1-2 cups per day.

Known locally as ᒪᐃᑐᖁᑎ (Mamaituquti), northern Labrador tea is a small evergreen shrub that grows close to the ground in the tundra surrounding Rankin Inlet. Its narrow, leathery leaves have tightly rolled edges and a distinctive rust-coloured, woolly underside—adaptations that protect the plant through cold winds, short summers and long winters beneath the snow.

It is a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion. Inuit and other northern peoples have gathered its aromatic leaves for generations, preparing them as a warming everyday drink and as part of traditional household care. Knowledge of where, when and how to gather and prepare the plant has been passed between families and communities through lived experience on the land.

This tea is respectfully gathered near Rankin Inlet by Rebecca Osborne and her family, then dried naturally. Its use and preparation are presented in recognition of local Inuit tradition.

Important Safety Information

Labrador tea contains naturally occurring active compounds and should be prepared lightly and consumed in moderation. Following local guidance, limit consumption to one or two cups per day and do not consume during pregnancy or while nursing. Avoid making highly concentrated infusions or consuming large quantities. Preparation and serving recommendations are based on local tradition, not on a scientifically established safe dosage. This product is offered as a traditional beverage and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.