{"title":"National Park Teas","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e🏞️☕ The perfect gift for nature lovers! Our National Park Tea Collection brings the beauty of the great outdoors to every sip. Inspired by breathtaking landscapes, these blends are a taste of adventure in a cup. 🌿✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eOur inspiration for creating the National Park Tea Line was the majesty and beauty of the parks. We are thrilled to offer these delicious blends. We are even more excited to give a percentage of sales to help preserve our national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. With that in mind, we are donating \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e of all sales in this line to an official non-profit for each of the parks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zion-national-park-tea","title":"Zion - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"One hardly knows just how to think of it. Never before has such a naked mountain of rock entered into our minds! Without a shred of disguise its transcendent form rises preeminent. There is almost nothing to compare to it…this Great Temple, [has the beauty] of eternity\" - Frederick S. Dellenbaugh on introducing Zion Canyon to the nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Zion-1_480x480.jpg?v=1675084842\" alt=\"Zion - 1\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZion was originally inhabited by Paiute Indians who were believed to call the land Mukuntuweap roughly meaning \"straight canyon\". This was the name that explorer John Wesley Powell used when he visited the canyon in the 1870s. However, in the early 1850s, Mormon pioneers began to settle into the area and named the canyon Zion, a biblical term meaning \"a place of refuge.\" Unfortunately for the settlers and homesteaders, in and around the future national park, survival was a struggle. Detrimental floods, little arable land, and poor soil made agriculture almost impossible and many settlements abandoned the area. Zion was ultimately made desirable to the public by Frederick Dellenbaugh, an artist and adventurer, who painted Zion Canyon and other beautiful sceneries from Utah. Government officials saw the increase in interest and created Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909. The naming strongly insulted the local residents and Mormon settlers of the area as they saw Zion canyon as a part of the Mormon heritage. Horace Albright, the director of the newly created National Park Service, took it into his hands to rename the location to Zion National Monument and it calmed the outrage. A rise in tourism due to newly placed railway stations caused Congress to enlarge and create Zion National Park in 1919. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, the park's official nonprofit, Zion National History Association, now Zion National Park Forever Project, was developed in order to support education, research, and to help support the park for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile there are a variety of plants and herbs growing in Zion, there are not a lot of edible ones which made creating this blend challenging. The base \"tea\" for this blend was easy as I chose the herb Rooibos (red) to represent the red rock found everywhere in Zion. The pine trees at the park, which almost look out of place squeezing through the rocks to grow, inspired the addition of sage, an herb with a similar taste profile to pine, to the blend. Lavender flowers, an herb that thrives in sunny, hot desert (arid), rocky landscapes, were added for their woody, earthy and floral taste. To complete the blend, I added an elderberry flavor that brought the perfect amount of tart, sweet fruit taste to round out the herbal flavors. This simple yet savory blend brews to a deep red colored cup that has a tantalizing aroma and a creamy fruit and floral taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rooibos, natural and artificial elderberry flavor, sage, lavender, and horsetail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Zion Tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zionpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZion National Park Forever Project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherCFVEG.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zionpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ZNP-Primary-Horizontal-blk_480x480.png?v=1681232948\" width=\"244\" height=\"115\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"Allegra at National Parks\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AllegraPark1_5b648250-6f2e-4530-ba66-f470142a4a79_480x480.jpg?v=1675084910\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_e26c82aa-6548-42c1-9c76-c3eebcf7e889_480x480.jpg?v=1653062964\" width=\"141\" height=\"66\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42609971232994,"sku":"T1064 4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101285507298,"sku":"T1064 1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ZionSquare_18fd6b6e-51b1-44f5-955a-b1f26c920d8e.jpg?v=1696975689"},{"product_id":"national-park-sampler-giftbox","title":"National Park Tea Sampler - 10 packages","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for nature lovers, this National Park Giftbox includes 10 different packages of tea. Each tea was inspired by the flora, colors, environment, and overall beautiful scenery of the parks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sampler box features the following National Parks: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eAcadia\u003cbr\u003eGlacier\u003cbr\u003eGrand Canyon\u003cbr\u003eJoshua Tree \u003cem\u003e(Caffeine Free)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRocky Mountains\u003cbr\u003eShenandoah\u003cbr\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains\u003cbr\u003eYellowstone\u003cbr\u003eYosemite \u003cbr\u003eZion \u003cem\u003e(Caffeine Free)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package makes approximately 6-8 cups of tea and is labeled with a colorful National Park label that lists the ingredients and brewing information for each tea. It is packaged in a kraft brown box, lined with a beige tissue and a bison sticker then sealed with a decorative label. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. Donations from the NP Giftbox are split equally between: Friends of Acadia, The Great Smoky Mountains Association, Glacier Conservancy, Joshua Tree National Park Association, Rocky Mountains Conservancy, Grand Canyon Conservancy, Shenandoah National Park Trust, Yellowstone Forever, Yosemite Conservancy and Zion National Park Forever Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Icons-Color-KosherCF_d4588aef-ea2c-4763-a708-2b4d6dabf4d3.jpg?v=1758210189\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788222763234,"sku":"C0269","price":36.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/NPGiftBox2021_xl_79cf048e-ad68-4383-83c7-b4eac17c7baa.jpg?v=1691774838"},{"product_id":"acadia-national-park-tea","title":"Acadia - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"246\" width=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/acadiaA-6_480x480.jpg?v=1660150513\" alt=\"Photo at Acadia National Park\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast, Acadia is filled with a plethora of unique scenery. Cadillac Mountain is the tallest mountain in the park and on the North Atlantic Seaboard. It is rumored that this is the first place you can see the sunrise in the US. Despite only covering less than one percent of Maine's land area, Acadia is known to harbor over 50% of the vascular plants growing in Maine. 20% of the park is classified as wetlands and in each of these wetland areas at least one rare plant grows. Acadia may be the fifth smallest national park by land area in the U.S., but is among the top ten most visited, hosting more than 2 million people each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AcadiaA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660150537\" alt=\"Photo at Acadia National Park\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcadia is one of the first parks to be made up of primarily donated land from those who believed in preserving the area. George B Dorr devoted his life to the preservation of Acadia; he depleted most of his savings to buy multiple properties on Mt. Desert Island in order to donate it. John D. Rockefeller Jr. \u0026amp; other wealthy conservationists also played a huge role in creating what we know today as Acadia by donating their land to the park. Rockefeller also funded construction of roughly forty-five miles of carriage roads that run throughout the park. The roads use native materials and are landscaped around the vegetation in the park including blueberry bushes and sweet ferns. In 1916, President Wilson first declared the land Sieur de Monts National Monument, Dorr continued to acquire land and push for national park status. In 1919, Acadia was renamed, and Lafayette National Park Act was signed making it the first national park east of the Mississippi River. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Lafayette National Park received an official name change to Acadia National Park. This change was to honor the former French colony that included Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you happen to stumble downeast to the small town of Bar Harbor you will most likely be treated to a myriad of blueberry foods, the fruit most associated with the state. Crafting a blend for this park therefore naturally started with a blueberry base. We chose a green tea to highlight the blueberry flavor in honor of the lush greenery found in Acadia. Ultimately creating a golden cup that imparts a light, delicate infusion with a full blueberry flavor and a subtle citrus finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, currants (currants, sunflower oil), natural and artificial blueberry flavor, organic oatstraw, and cornflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDONATE 10%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Acadia tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsofacadia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFriends of Acadia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. Each year, Friends of Acadia works with Acadia National Park to identify places and projects where FOA's effective mix of private philanthropy, volunteerism, innovative leadership, and strong partnerships will most benefit the park's critical needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"244\" width=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/acadiaA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660150564\" alt=\"Photo at Acadia National Park\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"68\" width=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305042146,"sku":"T1057     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101239992546,"sku":"T1057     1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AcadiaSquare_5beb157c-7be1-4d71-8699-9af091fa75ed.jpg?v=1696975188"},{"product_id":"great-smokey-mountains-national-park-tea","title":"Great Smoky Mountains - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/smokiesA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660151077\" width=\"325\" height=\"183\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter living near the Smokies for three years, this park and the community hold a special place in my heart. The Smoky Mountains is the most visited park in the US with numbers such as 11.4 million visits in 2018. There is a multitude of reasons for these large numbers. On my last visit to the Smokies I met a woman and her family on vacation. She told me she vacationed in the Smokies every year since the 1970s and hikes a different trail every year! The variety of hiking trails is only one of the reasons people keep coming back. Delicious blackberries grow abundantly here and it's almost impossible to leave the Smokies without blackberry flavored goodies: Blackberry jam, blackberry donuts, and (the best) blackberry moonshine. Naturally when designing a blend for this park we started with a prominent blackberry flavor then added a subtle smoky taste which represents the haze that lays across the mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis National Park is unique because, unlike out west where the government owned the land, the proposed land for the Smokies was already occupied by European settlers (farmers, loggers, and other businesses). After a trip to several national parks in the west, Anne Davis decided that the Great Smoky Mountains would be a perfect home for a national park. She set out to take part in establishing this park in order to halt the progress of loggers, who were beginning to diminish resources and wildlife from the area. She was elected to the state legislature with this goal in mind and became instrumental in proposing the legislation that provided funds for the purchase of the Little River Lumber Company land that became the kernel for what would grow into the national park. Her efforts were one of many that dated back to the late 1890's in the struggle to establish a western style national park in the east.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/smokiesA-1_480x480.jpg?v=1660151098\" width=\"341\" height=\"256\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1929, the same year that Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, the National Park Service set out to purchase private land within the proposed park boundaries. While many people sold their holdings others, like the Walker family, were more resistant. John and Margaret Jane Walker lived in a small 3 room, two story cabin with their eleven children. After John Walker died, he left the home to his six unmarried daughters. The sisters refused to leave their home and it wasn't until 1940, that they agreed to sell their family residence with the stipulation of being allowed to live out their lives on the property. As visitors began to flood the Smokies, the Walker sisters still lived their humble, mountain lifestyle. They were welcoming to tourists for a little over 30 years after the park's founding until, in 1966, the last sister passed away. The Walker's homestead still stands and is a visual reminder of the mountain lifestyle that once existed in the Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, Lapsang Souchong black tea, blackberries, blackberry leaf, calendula petals, and natural and artificial blackberry flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Smoky_Mountains_Blackberry_Basil_Smash.jpg?v=1762448051\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains Blackberry Basil Smash (Tea Cocktail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eServing size: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8 oz. water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 tbsp Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 oz. Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 oz. lemon juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 oz. simple syrup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8—10 blackberries, fresh or frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e6 basil leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e4 drops orange bitters (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 can club soda, chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdditional orange wedges and fresh basil for garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eBring water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from the heat and add the tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool 15—20 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdd the lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberries, basil leaves and bitters to a cocktail shaker. Smash with a muddler until the blackberries become juicy. Add the tea and ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into a 12 oz. glass filled with ice. Add club soda to the top and garnish with orange wedges and fresh basil. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains Blackberry Basil Smash (Mocktail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eServing size: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8 oz. water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 tbsp Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 oz. lemon juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 oz. simple syrup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8—10 blackberries, fresh or frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e6 basil leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 can club soda, chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdditional orange wedges and fresh basil for garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eBring water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from the heat and add the tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool 15—20 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdd the lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberries and basil leaves and to a cocktail shaker. Smash with a muddler until the blackberries become juicy. Add the tea and ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into a 12 oz. glass filled with ice. Add club soda to the top and garnish with orange wedges and fresh basil. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Icons-Color-KosherCF_d4588aef-ea2c-4763-a708-2b4d6dabf4d3.jpg?v=1758210189\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from The Great Smoky Mountains Tea sales go to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsofthesmokies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFriends of the Smokies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an official non-profit of the park. The primary purpose of Friends of the Smokies is to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness, and providing volunteers for needed projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/smokiesA-3_480x480.jpg?v=1660151130\" style=\"margin-right: 010px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" width=\"186\" height=\"87\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305140450,"sku":"T1058     4TIN","price":14.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101245399266,"sku":"T1058    1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GreatSmokyMtnsSquare_71ea955b-7c69-46b9-a949-9af0c21efc6e.jpg?v=1696975314"},{"product_id":"rocky-mountains-national-park-tea","title":"Rocky Mountains - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The trail compels you to know yourself and to be yourself and puts you in harmony with the universe. It makes you glad to be living. It gives health, hope, and courage, and it extends that touch of nature which tends to make you kind.\" -- Enos Mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"236\" width=\"426\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/rockiesA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660151658\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnos Mills, a naturalist, nature guide, and lodge owner, lived in Estes Park, and spent his free time writing books and articles promoting the area to tourists. He began to worry that the increase of tourism would also bring commercial business and industries, therefore destroying the land and mountains he came to love. Mills travelled the country using his speeches, photographs, and writings to lobby for a national park. In 1915, his efforts, and those of other conservationists, were successful and the Rocky Mountains were established as the 10th US national park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/rockiesA-5_480x480.jpg?v=1660151680\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1929, the same year as the incorporation of Simpson \u0026amp; Vail, the park had its final boundary expansion and construction on roads in the park began. With the rise of the automobile industry accessibility of the Rockies was crucial to its success. Trail Ridge Road construction began when millions of Americans became unemployed during the Great Depression. President Franklin Roosevelt created programs to employ people, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This work relief program offered jobs to unskilled workers to help conserve and develop natural resources on government lands. With their assistance, the National Park Service was able to complete construction on Trial Ridge Road, a road with world famous views of the park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rocky Mountains, as of 2018, is now the 3rd most visited park in the US, partly due to the breathtaking views the park provides. Our black tea blend literally tastes like you're walking down a trail surrounded by tall pine trees. Warm and comforting, this tea makes you wish you could sit outside and view the snow-capped mountains. The amber colored cup has a light musky raspberry taste that perfectly complements the pine tree aroma of the sage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, organic raspberry leaf, natural raspberry flavor with other natural flavors, sage, and raspberries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from the Rocky Mountains Tea sales goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rmconservancy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRocky Mountains Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy promotes stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands through education and philanthropy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/rockiesA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660151700\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"86\" width=\"183\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305205986,"sku":"T1059     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101270532322,"sku":"T1059 1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/RockyMtnsSquare_d6eb7b48-940f-45a4-8269-09fdfe3e74d9.jpg?v=1696975523"},{"product_id":"grand-canyon-national-park-tea","title":"Grand Canyon - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world. I want to ask you to keep this great wonder of nature as it now is. I hope you will not have a building of any kind, not a summer cottage, a hotel or anything else, to mar the wonderful grandeur, the sublimity, the great loneliness and beauty of the canyon. Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.\" -Theodore Roosevelt on the Grand Canyon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/grandcanyonA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660150834\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many of the other lands designated as a national park, the Grand Canyon was in danger of becoming stripped of its resources by human settlers, miners, and businessmen eager to exploit its beauty. President Harrison named the land a Forest Preserve, but this still allowed mining and lumbering with a permit. When Theodore Roosevelt visited the Grand Canyon in the early 1900s, he expressed his wish to keep it pristine for future generations. Under the Antiquities Act, President Roosevelt declared the land a National Monument in 1908. It was not until 1919; that the Grand Canyon was officially named the 17th national park. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Polly Mead Patraw became the first female Park ranger in Grand Canyon and the second female ranger-naturalist in the whole US Park Service (the first being Claire Hodges at Yosemite). She even wore the same uniform as the male rangers. While paving the way for future female rangers, Patraw made countless contributions to the research and literature on plant and flower life in the Southwest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"213\" width=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GrandcanyonA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660150866\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert heat and the canyons elevation create a harsh environment for anything to grow, but over 1700 forms of flora still call the Grand Canyon home. Cacti, of course, being the most common. Prickly pear cacti, which served as the inspiration for this blend, can be seen scattered throughout the canyon and on the rim. This blend has a sweet taste, from the prickly pear flavoring, in addition to an earthy, desert accent from the eleuthero root and pau d'arco. The resulting blend is perfectly representative of the majesty and splendor of the Canyon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, natural and artificial prickly pear flavor, eleuthero root, pau d'arco, and cornflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from the Grand Canyon Tea sales goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcanyon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrand Canyon Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the official non-profit of the park. The non-profit raises private funds, operates retail shops within the park, and provides premier guided educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region. Supporters fund projects including trails and historic building preservation, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife and their natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"377\" width=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/grandcanyonA-3_480x480.jpg?v=1660150912\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"68\" width=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305304290,"sku":"T1060     4TIN","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101252870370,"sku":"T1060  1","price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GrandCanyonSquare_4a4c6f38-fb21-49a5-8477-130fcb5124df.jpg?v=1696975270"},{"product_id":"shenandoah-national-park-tea","title":"Shenandoah - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Ridge Mountains are believed to be over 500 million years old, making this one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. They were named for the blue hue that is visible when viewed from afar. Shenandoah National Park is comprised of part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with the broad Shenandoah River and Valley on the west side, and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont on the east.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ShenandoahA-1_480x480.jpg?v=1660151819\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1900's, amid the growing urbanization of America, people needed a place for recreation and refuge outside of city limits, so mountain resorts and summer vacation homes became much-needed getaways. The area now known as Shenandoah National Park was one of the popular tourist destinations. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, President Herbert Hoover, seeking solace in the wilderness, built a family vacation home within the Blue Ridge Mountains and helped materialize the construction of the, now famous, scenic Skyline Drive, which runs the full length of Shenandoah National Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongress authorized the National Park Service in 1925 to acquire land to form Shenandoah National Park. However, they also deemed that no federal funds could be used, and Virginia was left to raise private funds to create this park. With a recommendation from the Southern Appalachian National Park Committee, the northern portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains was authorized as an official national park in 1935.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/shenandoahA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660151846\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains and lush forests that comprise Shenandoah National Park served as the inspiration for our refreshing, misty green colored cup. With the plethora of fruits, herbs, and flowers found in Shenandoah, narrowing down the many choices took some time and testing. Ultimately, I settled on a blend that makes you feel like you're on a relaxing vacation among the thousands of green trees and flowers throughout the park. The lively notes of lemon are accompanied by a hint of ginger and a delicate elderberry finish. A bonus to this blend is the addition of the butterfly pea flowers-get a blue flower in your teaspoon to experience a unique blue\/green colored cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, organic lemon peel, organic ginger root, natural and artificial elderberry flavor, butterfly pea flowers, and natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Shenandoah Tea sales goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snptrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShenandoah National Park Trust\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. As the official philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park, the Trust invests you philanthropic dollars in park programs and initiatives to ensure Shenandoah National Park remains a crown jewel of the National Park Service and national treasure for all to enjoy for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/shenandoahA-3_480x480.jpg?v=1660151868\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"66\" width=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305402594,"sku":"T1061     4TIN","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101268435170,"sku":"T1061 1","price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ShenandoahSquare_2d5d63af-2c62-4e0b-90b4-670af2118796.jpg?v=1696975560"},{"product_id":"yellowstone-national-park-tea","title":"Yellowstone - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"However orderly your excursions or aimless, again and again amid the calmest, stillest scenery you will be brought to a standstill hushed and awe-stricken before phenomena wholly new to you\" -John Muir on Yellowstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Yellowstone-Bison_480x480.jpg?v=1675084212\" alt=\"Yellowstone \u0026amp; Bison\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter multiple explorations, it was decided that the unique geothermal properties of the area, now known as Yellowstone National Park, needed to be preserved. In 1872, President Grant signed a protection act in order to begin the preservation process, making Yellowstone the first official US national park. The National Park Service was not yet created, so the US Army took over responsibility of Yellowstone in order to strengthen and enforce regulations. Unfortunately, the Army was unable to effectively prevent poaching, especially of the nation's now oldest and largest public bison herd, and they also lacked the knowledge of the area that visitors craved. With the help of some influential conservationists, such as Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, Woodrow Wilson, and many others, the National Park Service was created in 1916 with the top priority being preservation and appreciation for nature. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Yellowstone received a boundary adjustment made to include a significant area of petrified trees (fossilized vegetation). Followed by a final boundary adjustment, in 1932, creating the final borders of the first US National Park that millions of people visit today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/yellowstone3_480x480.jpg?v=1675084266\" alt=\"Yellowstone 3\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI found this a challenging blend to create. Not only is Yellowstone widely known, but Wyoming itself is one of my favorite places. So, representing my love for this area and the beauty of this famous park gave me pause. Ultimately, I decided to not only represent flora in the park, but also the visual delights found here. The multitude of colors of the Grand Prismatic Spring are shown within the blend, along with prickly pear flavoring for the cacti that grow in and around the park. To top it off I added a hint of bergamot to represent the \"wild bergamot\" flowers in the park. The resulting cup is fruity and flavorful with a sweet, creamy, prickly pear flavor and an underlying bergamot taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, natural and artificial prickly pear flavor, safflower petals, cornflower petals, strawberries, organic oatstraw, and natural bergamot flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Yellowstone tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowstone.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellowstone Forever\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. Yellowstone Forever's mission of engagement and support through philanthropy and education for the park will ensure Yellowstone remains for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AllegraPark_480x480.jpg?v=1690979782\" alt=\"Allegra National Park\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"153\" height=\"72\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305500898,"sku":"T1062     4TIN","price":13.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101279117538,"sku":"T1062 1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/YellowstoneSquare_d837d6ff-3417-4e38-bdaa-f89202a4380c.jpg?v=1696975601"},{"product_id":"yosemite-national-park-tea","title":"Yosemite - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"But no temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.\" John Muir, The Yosemite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Yosemite-2_480x480.jpg?v=1690987675\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1864, Abraham Lincoln signed an Act of Congress that transferred the land of Yosemite Valley to the State of California as a grant which prevented human settlement. John Muir, known as the \"Father of the National Park system,\" had a special place in his heart for Yosemite and lobbied Congress for the creation of the third national park in 1890. He continued to ask for additional protections for Yosemite National Park when he toured it with President Theodore Roosevelt, another strong advocate and conservationist. A close friend of Muir's, Galen Clark, was the first man to serve as guardian commissioner of the area and he also played a huge role in the development of Yosemite National Park. The beauty of Yosemite has inspired many other famous people of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, a transcendentalist; Ansel Adams, a photographer; and Therese Yelverton, a novelist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYosemite has a strong Native American culture and presence, which can be seen at the Yosemite Museum. The museum holds many Native American artifacts as well as a reconstructed village that is still used today for ceremonies and special gatherings. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Maggie Howard, a Paiute, began working at the Yosemite Museum. She was one of the first American Indian women to arrange cultural demonstrations and she spent almost 15 years of her life educating the public about Native American culture in the Yosemite Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/yosemite2_480x480.jpg?v=1675084543\" alt=\"Yosemite 2\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading through historical and personal accounts of Yosemite, I was struck by a common theme used to describe this area. Many refer to Yosemite as \"refreshing,\" so my goal was to create a blend that was uplifting and soothing at the same time; a blend that refreshed the body and soul. Using herbs and flowers similar to those found in the park we came up with a blend of pineapple and spearmint that is a perfect marriage of flavors. When brewed the heavenly mint aroma, with a hint of pineapple, will tantalize your senses. Allow this blend to transport you from the comfort of your living room to the top of one of Yosemite's many mountains, feeling the cool mountain breeze, and gazing upon the picturesque scenery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, natural pineapple flavor, spearmint, and calendula petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Yosemite Tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosemite.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYosemite Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the non-profits for the park. Yosemite Conservancy helps visitors connect with Yosemite through adventures, volunteering and the arts, and funds grants for high-priority projects, including restoration, educational programs and research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AllegraPark1_480x480.jpg?v=1660152427\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"63\" width=\"134\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795305599202,"sku":"T1063     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101281673442,"sku":"T1063 1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/YosemiteSquare_b733ea6a-975f-4458-bc52-2187851b0e47.jpg?v=1696975643"},{"product_id":"glacier-national-park-tea","title":"Glacier - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/glacier1_480x480.jpg?v=1660150685\" width=\"328\" height=\"410\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 700 miles of trails Glacier National Park is any hikers dream. Straddling the Continental Divide, the park allows visitors to explore a variety of scenery from peaceful meadows to rugged mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlacier was established as the 10th national park in 1910, but its history begins long before this. The Blackfoot Indians inhabited the land in and around what is now Glacier National Park for approximately 10,000 years. They continued to dominate the land until the late 1870s when explorers and homesteaders made their way across the US during Westward Expansion. To this day the Blackfoot Tribe considers Glacier the \"most spiritual place for the Blackfoot\" and refers to it as \"the backbone of the world.\" The Blackfoot were not the only people who wanted to protect the area, George Bird Grinnell, a naturalist from the east, became fond of the land and the Indian Tribes who inhabited it. Throughout his travels, Grinnell advocated strongly for the humane treatment of the local Indian Tribes and campaigned for game laws to protect birds and other animals in the area. Grinnell originated the idea of a glacier national park from a map he drew of the area in the late 1800s and was responsible for promoting the legislation that made it possible. Many landmarks in Glacier are named after him, including Grinnell Glacier. He also is credited for naming the largest glacier in the park, Blackfoot Glacier, to honor the Blackfoot tribe he befriended, in addition to many other landmarks in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil his death in the late 1930s, Grinnell did not take credit for his accomplishments, instead he credited the Great Northern Railroad for the Parks establishment. Grinnell convinced railroad president Louis Hill that the area was worth preserving and with Hill's influence Glacier was established as a national park in 1910 with little debate. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Grinnell is quoted saying \"Important men in control of the Great Northern Railroad were made to see the possibilities of the region and after nearly twenty years of effort, a bill setting aside the park was passed.\" The Great Northern railroad line runs along the southern border of the park and ended up being beneficial to both parties as it made tourism possible in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Glacier2_480x480.jpg?v=1660150706\" width=\"279\" height=\"349\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal with this blend was to provide, right in your mug, the wilderness and solitude that Glacier is famous for. We decided to honor a fruit with a rich history both in Montana and Glacier, the huckleberry. The brewed cup has a full, slightly tart huckleberry taste with a smooth woodsy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, organic juniper berries, birch bark, natural and artificial huckleberry flavor, uva ursi leaf (bearberry), and cornflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful national parks. The percentage from Glacier tea goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glacier.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGlacier Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. These donations fund projects in the park such as trail restoration, park preservation, and education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GlacierSign_480x480.jpg?v=1660150727\" width=\"335\" height=\"259\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"67\" width=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795315986658,"sku":"T1106     4TIN","price":14.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101262471394,"sku":"T1106  1","price":5.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GlacierSquare_320490b4-4b0a-4f9a-87c6-19571b3412be.jpg?v=1696975231"},{"product_id":"joshua-tree-national-park-tea","title":"Joshua Tree - National Park Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I stood and looked. Everything was peaceful and it rested me.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e-Minerva Hamilton Hoyt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/joshuatree-a4_480x480.jpg?v=1660151448\" width=\"319\" height=\"312\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerva Hoyt's quote gives the perfect depiction of how the desert brings beauty through silence and solace. Upon my visit to Joshua Tree National Park I was immediately struck by the peacefulness of the desert. The tight knit community surrounding the park is immensely proud of their home and it's apparent to see why they treasure this unique land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Joshua Trees, a member of the agave family, are only grown in two places in the world, the Mojave Desert and around Jerusalem. The Joshua Tree is often referred to as the \"Tree of Life.\" This desert park hosts plants and animals that are dependent on one another to thrive in the harsh environment. For the Joshua Tree, it's life begins with the Yucca Moth, the only creature that pollinates the yucca blossoms. When the Joshua Tree grows, all nearby animals use it for food and\/or protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe community surrounding Joshua Tree National Park does everything possible to preserve and protect the Joshua Trees. *Remember DO NOT touch the Joshua Trees. This need for protection is nothing new, in the late 1920s, the same timeframe Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, new roads were being formed through the desert causing an increase in land developers and cactus poachers. Minerva Hamilton Hoyt took a stand and voiced her concerns about the cacti, yucca, and other plants and helped establish Joshua Tree as a National Monument in 1936. Joshua Tree was elevated to national park status in 1994, as a part of the Desert Protection Bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/joshuatree-a2_480x480.jpg?v=1660151473\" width=\"292\" height=\"389\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal with this blend was to capture the uniqueness of the Joshua Trees so we brought in yucca root and agave flavoring and blended them with an herbal base. When brewed, the park's famous sunsets are mirrored in the orange cup with streaks of pink. The taste is a delightful combination of sweet agave and tart hibiscus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic green rooibos, hibiscus, natural and artificial agave flavor, and yucca root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherCFVEG.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful national parks. The percentage from Joshua Tree tea goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshuatree.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoshua Tree National Park Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. Joshua Tree National Park Association supports programs that strive to maintain the beauty and integrity of Joshua Tree National Park's unique ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/joshuatreea3_480x480.jpg?v=1660151506\" width=\"334\" height=\"445\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"162\" height=\"76\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795316084962,"sku":"T1107     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce Pkg","offer_id":45101265977570,"sku":"T1107 1","price":4.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/JoshuaTreeSquare_66dcbc5c-611b-499c-9ac8-153fe8cf546e.jpg?v=1696975480"},{"product_id":"copy-of-acadia-national-park-tea","title":"Acadia - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"246\" width=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/acadiaA-6_480x480.jpg?v=1660150513\" alt=\"Picture at Acadia National Park\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast, Acadia is filled with a plethora of unique scenery. Cadillac Mountain is the tallest mountain in the park and on the North Atlantic Seaboard. It is rumored that this is the first place you can see the sunrise in the US. Despite only covering less than one percent of Maine's land area, Acadia is known to harbor over 50% of the vascular plants growing in Maine. 20% of the park is classified as wetlands and in each of these wetland areas at least one rare plant grows. Acadia may be the fifth smallest national park by land area in the U.S., but is among the top ten most visited, hosting more than 2 million people each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AcadiaA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660150537\" alt=\"Picture at Acadia National Park\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcadia is one of the first parks to be made up of primarily donated land from those who believed in preserving the area. George B Dorr devoted his life to the preservation of Acadia; he depleted most of his savings to buy multiple properties on Mt. Desert Island in order to donate it. John D. Rockefeller Jr. \u0026amp; other wealthy conservationists also played a huge role in creating what we know today as Acadia by donating their land to the park. Rockefeller also funded construction of roughly forty-five miles of carriage roads that run throughout the park. The roads use native materials and are landscaped around the vegetation in the park including blueberry bushes and sweet ferns. In 1916, President Wilson first declared the land Sieur de Monts National Monument, Dorr continued to acquire land and push for national park status. In 1919, Acadia was renamed, and Lafayette National Park Act was signed making it the first national park east of the Mississippi River. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Lafayette National Park received an official name change to Acadia National Park. This change was to honor the former French colony that included Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you happen to stumble downeast to the small town of Bar Harbor you will most likely be treated to a myriad of blueberry foods, the fruit most associated with the state. Crafting a blend for this park therefore naturally started with a blueberry base. We chose a green tea to highlight the blueberry flavor in honor of the lush greenery found in Acadia. Ultimately creating a golden cup that imparts a light, delicate infusion with a full blueberry flavor and a subtle citrus finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, currants (currants, sunflower oil), natural and artificial blueberry flavor, organic oatstraw, and cornflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDONATE 10%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Acadia tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsofacadia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFriends of Acadia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. Each year, Friends of Acadia works with Acadia National Park to identify places and projects where FOA's effective mix of private philanthropy, volunteerism, innovative leadership, and strong partnerships will most benefit the park's critical needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"244\" width=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/acadiaA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660150564\" alt=\"Picture at Acadia National Park\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"68\" width=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42932349665506,"sku":"T1057     4","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42932349698274,"sku":"T1057     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AcadiaSquare.jpg?v=1696975159"},{"product_id":"copy-of-glacier-national-park-tea","title":"Glacier - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/glacier1_480x480.jpg?v=1660150685\" width=\"328\" height=\"410\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 700 miles of trails Glacier National Park is any hikers dream. Straddling the Continental Divide, the park allows visitors to explore a variety of scenery from peaceful meadows to rugged mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlacier was established as the 10th national park in 1910, but its history begins long before this. The Blackfoot Indians inhabited the land in and around what is now Glacier National Park for approximately 10,000 years. They continued to dominate the land until the late 1870s when explorers and homesteaders made their way across the US during Westward Expansion. To this day the Blackfoot Tribe considers Glacier the \"most spiritual place for the Blackfoot\" and refers to it as \"the backbone of the world.\" The Blackfoot were not the only people who wanted to protect the area, George Bird Grinnell, a naturalist from the east, became fond of the land and the Indian Tribes who inhabited it. Throughout his travels, Grinnell advocated strongly for the humane treatment of the local Indian Tribes and campaigned for game laws to protect birds and other animals in the area. Grinnell originated the idea of a glacier national park from a map he drew of the area in the late 1800s and was responsible for promoting the legislation that made it possible. Many landmarks in Glacier are named after him, including Grinnell Glacier. He also is credited for naming the largest glacier in the park, Blackfoot Glacier, to honor the Blackfoot tribe he befriended, in addition to many other landmarks in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil his death in the late 1930s, Grinnell did not take credit for his accomplishments, instead he credited the Great Northern Railroad for the Parks establishment. Grinnell convinced railroad president Louis Hill that the area was worth preserving and with Hill's influence Glacier was established as a national park in 1910 with little debate. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Grinnell is quoted saying \"Important men in control of the Great Northern Railroad were made to see the possibilities of the region and after nearly twenty years of effort, a bill setting aside the park was passed.\" The Great Northern railroad line runs along the southern border of the park and ended up being beneficial to both parties as it made tourism possible in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Glacier2_480x480.jpg?v=1660150706\" width=\"279\" height=\"349\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal with this blend was to provide, right in your mug, the wilderness and solitude that Glacier is famous for. We decided to honor a fruit with a rich history both in Montana and Glacier, the huckleberry. The brewed cup has a full, slightly tart huckleberry taste with a smooth woodsy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, organic juniper berries, birch bark, natural and artificial huckleberry flavor, uva ursi leaf (bearberry), and cornflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful national parks. The percentage from Glacier tea goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glacier.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGlacier Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. These donations fund projects in the park such as trail restoration, park preservation, and education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GlacierSign_480x480.jpg?v=1660150727\" width=\"335\" height=\"259\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"67\" width=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42988092195042,"sku":"T1106     4","price":10.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42988092227810,"sku":"T1106     4TIN","price":14.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GlacierSquare.jpg?v=1696975211"},{"product_id":"copy-of-grand-canyon-national-park-tea","title":"Grand Canyon - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world. I want to ask you to keep this great wonder of nature as it now is. I hope you will not have a building of any kind, not a summer cottage, a hotel or anything else, to mar the wonderful grandeur, the sublimity, the great loneliness and beauty of the canyon. Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.\" -Theodore Roosevelt on the Grand Canyon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/grandcanyonA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660150834\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many of the other lands designated as a national park, the Grand Canyon was in danger of becoming stripped of its resources by human settlers, miners, and businessmen eager to exploit its beauty. President Harrison named the land a Forest Preserve, but this still allowed mining and lumbering with a permit. When Theodore Roosevelt visited the Grand Canyon in the early 1900s, he expressed his wish to keep it pristine for future generations. Under the Antiquities Act, President Roosevelt declared the land a National Monument in 1908. It was not until 1919; that the Grand Canyon was officially named the 17th national park. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Polly Mead Patraw became the first female Park ranger in Grand Canyon and the second female ranger-naturalist in the whole US Park Service (the first being Claire Hodges at Yosemite). She even wore the same uniform as the male rangers. While paving the way for future female rangers, Patraw made countless contributions to the research and literature on plant and flower life in the Southwest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GrandcanyonA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660150866\" width=\"378\" height=\"213\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert heat and the canyons elevation create a harsh environment for anything to grow, but over 1700 forms of flora still call the Grand Canyon home. Cacti, of course, being the most common. Prickly pear cacti, which served as the inspiration for this blend, can be seen scattered throughout the canyon and on the rim. This blend has a sweet taste, from the prickly pear flavoring, in addition to an earthy, desert accent from the eleuthero root and pau d'arco. The resulting blend is perfectly representative of the majesty and splendor of the Canyon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, natural and artificial prickly pear flavor, eleuthero root, pau d'arco, and cornflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from the Grand Canyon Tea sales goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcanyon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrand Canyon Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the official non-profit of the park. The non-profit raises private funds, operates retail shops within the park, and provides premier guided educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region. Supporters fund projects including trails and historic building preservation, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife and their natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/grandcanyonA-3_480x480.jpg?v=1660150912\" width=\"276\" height=\"377\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" width=\"145\" height=\"68\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42988094685410,"sku":"T1060     4","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42988094718178,"sku":"T1060     4TIN","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GrandCanyonSquare.jpg?v=1696975251"},{"product_id":"copy-of-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-tea","title":"Great Smoky Mountains - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/smokiesA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660151077\" width=\"325\" height=\"183\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter living near the Smokies for three years, this park and the community hold a special place in my heart. The Smoky Mountains is the most visited park in the US with numbers such as 11.4 million visits in 2018. There is a multitude of reasons for these large numbers. On my last visit to the Smokies I met a woman and her family on vacation. She told me she vacationed in the Smokies every year since the 1970s and hikes a different trail every year! The variety of hiking trails is only one of the reasons people keep coming back. Delicious blackberries grow abundantly here and it's almost impossible to leave the Smokies without blackberry flavored goodies: Blackberry jam, blackberry donuts, and (the best) blackberry moonshine. Naturally when designing a blend for this park we started with a prominent blackberry flavor then added a subtle smoky taste which represents the haze that lays across the mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis National Park is unique because, unlike out west where the government owned the land, the proposed land for the Smokies was already occupied by European settlers (farmers, loggers, and other businesses). After a trip to several national parks in the west, Anne Davis decided that the Great Smoky Mountains would be a perfect home for a national park. She set out to take part in establishing this park in order to halt the progress of loggers, who were beginning to diminish resources and wildlife from the area. She was elected to the state legislature with this goal in mind and became instrumental in proposing the legislation that provided funds for the purchase of the Little River Lumber Company land that became the kernel for what would grow into the national park. Her efforts were one of many that dated back to the late 1890's in the struggle to establish a western style national park in the east.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/smokiesA-1_480x480.jpg?v=1660151098\" width=\"341\" height=\"256\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1929, the same year that Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, the National Park Service set out to purchase private land within the proposed park boundaries. While many people sold their holdings others, like the Walker family, were more resistant. John and Margaret Jane Walker lived in a small 3 room, two story cabin with their eleven children. After John Walker died, he left the home to his six unmarried daughters. The sisters refused to leave their home and it wasn't until 1940, that they agreed to sell their family residence with the stipulation of being allowed to live out their lives on the property. As visitors began to flood the Smokies, the Walker sisters still lived their humble, mountain lifestyle. They were welcoming to tourists for a little over 30 years after the park's founding until, in 1966, the last sister passed away. The Walker's homestead still stands and is a visual reminder of the mountain lifestyle that once existed in the Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, Lapsang Souchong black tea, blackberries, blackberry leaf, calendula petals, and natural and artificial blackberry flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains Blackberry Basil Smash (Tea Cocktail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eServing size: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8 oz. water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 tbsp Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 oz. Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 oz. lemon juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 oz. simple syrup \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Smoky_Mountains_Blackberry_Basil_Smash.jpg?v=1762448051\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8—10 blackberries, fresh or frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e6 basil leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e4 drops orange bitters (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 can club soda, chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdditional orange wedges and fresh basil for garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eBring water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from the heat and add the tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool 15—20 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdd the lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberries, basil leaves and bitters to a cocktail shaker. Smash with a muddler until the blackberries become juicy. Add the tea and ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into a 12 oz. glass filled with ice. Add club soda to the top and garnish with orange wedges and fresh basil. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains Blackberry Basil Smash (Mocktail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eServing size: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8 oz. water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 tbsp Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1\/2 oz. lemon juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 oz. simple syrup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e8—10 blackberries, fresh or frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e6 basil leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 can club soda, chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdditional orange wedges and fresh basil for garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eBring water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from the heat and add the tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool 15—20 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p2\" style=\"margin: 0in; min-height: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x901342851x858084814x1570097699x1165021048p1\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdd the lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberries and basil leaves and to a cocktail shaker. Smash with a muddler until the blackberries become juicy. Add the tea and ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into a 12 oz. glass filled with ice. Add club soda to the top and garnish with orange wedges and fresh basil. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Icons-Color-KosherCF_d4588aef-ea2c-4763-a708-2b4d6dabf4d3.jpg?v=1758210189\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from The Great Smoky Mountains Tea sales go to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsofthesmokies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFriends of the Smokies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an official non-profit of the park. The primary purpose of Friends of the Smokies is to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness, and providing volunteers for needed projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/smokiesA-3_480x480.jpg?v=1660151130\" style=\"margin-right: 010px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" width=\"186\" height=\"87\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42988094947554,"sku":"T1058     4","price":10.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42988094980322,"sku":"T1058     4TIN","price":14.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/GreatSmokyMtnsSquare.jpg?v=1696975297"},{"product_id":"copy-of-joshua-tree-national-park-tea","title":"Joshua Tree - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I stood and looked. Everything was peaceful and it rested me.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e-Minerva Hamilton Hoyt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"312\" width=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/joshuatree-a4_480x480.jpg?v=1660151448\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerva Hoyt's quote gives the perfect depiction of how the desert brings beauty through silence and solace. Upon my visit to Joshua Tree National Park I was immediately struck by the peacefulness of the desert. The tight knit community surrounding the park is immensely proud of their home and it's apparent to see why they treasure this unique land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Joshua Trees, a member of the agave family, are only grown in two places in the world, the Mojave Desert and around Jerusalem. The Joshua Tree is often referred to as the \"Tree of Life.\" This desert park hosts plants and animals that are dependent on one another to thrive in the harsh environment. For the Joshua Tree, it's life begins with the Yucca Moth, the only creature that pollinates the yucca blossoms. When the Joshua Tree grows, all nearby animals use it for food and\/or protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe community surrounding Joshua Tree National Park does everything possible to preserve and protect the Joshua Trees. *Remember DO NOT touch the Joshua Trees. This need for protection is nothing new, in the late 1920s, the same timeframe Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, new roads were being formed through the desert causing an increase in land developers and cactus poachers. Minerva Hamilton Hoyt took a stand and voiced her concerns about the cacti, yucca, and other plants and helped establish Joshua Tree as a National Monument in 1936. Joshua Tree was elevated to national park status in 1994, as a part of the Desert Protection Bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"389\" width=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/joshuatree-a2_480x480.jpg?v=1660151473\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal with this blend was to capture the uniqueness of the Joshua Trees so we brought in yucca root and agave flavoring and blended them with an herbal base. When brewed, the park's famous sunsets are mirrored in the orange cup with streaks of pink. The taste is a delightful combination of sweet agave and tart hibiscus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic green rooibos, hibiscus, natural and artificial agave flavor, and yucca root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherCFVEG.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful national parks. The percentage from Joshua Tree tea goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshuatree.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoshua Tree National Park Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. Joshua Tree National Park Association supports programs that strive to maintain the beauty and integrity of Joshua Tree National Park's unique ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"445\" width=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/joshuatreea3_480x480.jpg?v=1660151506\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"76\" width=\"162\" style=\"float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42989397737698,"sku":"T1107     4","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42989397770466,"sku":"T1107     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/JoshuaTreeSquare.jpg?v=1696975337"},{"product_id":"copy-of-rocky-mountains-national-park-tea","title":"Rocky Mountains - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The trail compels you to know yourself and to be yourself and puts you in harmony with the universe. It makes you glad to be living. It gives health, hope, and courage, and it extends that touch of nature which tends to make you kind.\" -- Enos Mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/rockiesA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660151658\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"236\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnos Mills, a naturalist, nature guide, and lodge owner, lived in Estes Park, and spent his free time writing books and articles promoting the area to tourists. He began to worry that the increase of tourism would also bring commercial business and industries, therefore destroying the land and mountains he came to love. Mills travelled the country using his speeches, photographs, and writings to lobby for a national park. In 1915, his efforts, and those of other conservationists, were successful and the Rocky Mountains were established as the 10th US national park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/rockiesA-5_480x480.jpg?v=1660151680\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1929, the same year as the incorporation of Simpson \u0026amp; Vail, the park had its final boundary expansion and construction on roads in the park began. With the rise of the automobile industry accessibility of the Rockies was crucial to its success. Trail Ridge Road construction began when millions of Americans became unemployed during the Great Depression. President Franklin Roosevelt created programs to employ people, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This work relief program offered jobs to unskilled workers to help conserve and develop natural resources on government lands. With their assistance, the National Park Service was able to complete construction on Trial Ridge Road, a road with world famous views of the park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rocky Mountains, as of 2018, is now the 3rd most visited park in the US, partly due to the breathtaking views the park provides. Our black tea blend literally tastes like you're walking down a trail surrounded by tall pine trees. Warm and comforting, this tea makes you wish you could sit outside and view the snow-capped mountains. The amber colored cup has a light musky raspberry taste that perfectly complements the pine tree aroma of the sage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, organic raspberry leaf, natural raspberry flavor with other natural flavors, sage, and raspberries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from the Rocky Mountains Tea sales goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rmconservancy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRocky Mountains Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy promotes stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands through education and philanthropy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/rockiesA-4_480x480.jpg?v=1660151700\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"86\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42994875826402,"sku":"T1059     4","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42994875859170,"sku":"T1059     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/RockyMtnsSquare.jpg?v=1696975504"},{"product_id":"copy-of-shenandoah-national-park-tea","title":"Shenandoah - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Ridge Mountains are believed to be over 500 million years old, making this one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. They were named for the blue hue that is visible when viewed from afar. Shenandoah National Park is comprised of part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with the broad Shenandoah River and Valley on the west side, and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont on the east.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ShenandoahA-1_480x480.jpg?v=1660151819\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1900's, amid the growing urbanization of America, people needed a place for recreation and refuge outside of city limits, so mountain resorts and summer vacation homes became much-needed getaways. The area now known as Shenandoah National Park was one of the popular tourist destinations. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, President Herbert Hoover, seeking solace in the wilderness, built a family vacation home within the Blue Ridge Mountains and helped materialize the construction of the, now famous, scenic Skyline Drive, which runs the full length of Shenandoah National Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongress authorized the National Park Service in 1925 to acquire land to form Shenandoah National Park. However, they also deemed that no federal funds could be used, and Virginia was left to raise private funds to create this park. With a recommendation from the Southern Appalachian National Park Committee, the northern portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains was authorized as an official national park in 1935.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/shenandoahA-2_480x480.jpg?v=1660151846\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains and lush forests that comprise Shenandoah National Park served as the inspiration for our refreshing, misty green colored cup. With the plethora of fruits, herbs, and flowers found in Shenandoah, narrowing down the many choices took some time and testing. Ultimately, I settled on a blend that makes you feel like you're on a relaxing vacation among the thousands of green trees and flowers throughout the park. The lively notes of lemon are accompanied by a hint of ginger and a delicate elderberry finish. A bonus to this blend is the addition of the butterfly pea flowers-get a blue flower in your teaspoon to experience a unique blue\/green colored cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, organic lemon peel, organic ginger root, natural and artificial elderberry flavor, butterfly pea flowers, and natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Shenandoah Tea sales goes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snptrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShenandoah National Park Trust\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. As the official philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park, the Trust invests you philanthropic dollars in park programs and initiatives to ensure Shenandoah National Park remains a crown jewel of the National Park Service and national treasure for all to enjoy for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/shenandoahA-3_480x480.jpg?v=1660151868\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" width=\"141\" height=\"66\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42995656622306,"sku":"T1061     4","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42995656687842,"sku":"T1061     4TIN","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ShenandoahSquare.jpg?v=1696975542"},{"product_id":"copy-of-yellowstone-national-park-tea","title":"Yellowstone - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"However orderly your excursions or aimless, again and again amid the calmest, stillest scenery you will be brought to a standstill hushed and awe-stricken before phenomena wholly new to you\" -John Muir on Yellowstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Yellowstone-Bison_480x480.jpg?v=1675084212\" alt=\"Yellowstone \u0026amp; Bison\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter multiple explorations, it was decided that the unique geothermal properties of the area, now known as Yellowstone National Park, needed to be preserved. In 1872, President Grant signed a protection act in order to begin the preservation process, making Yellowstone the first official US national park. The National Park Service was not yet created, so the US Army took over responsibility of Yellowstone in order to strengthen and enforce regulations. Unfortunately, the Army was unable to effectively prevent poaching, especially of the nation's now oldest and largest public bison herd, and they also lacked the knowledge of the area that visitors craved. With the help of some influential conservationists, such as Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, Woodrow Wilson, and many others, the National Park Service was created in 1916 with the top priority being preservation and appreciation for nature. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Yellowstone received a boundary adjustment made to include a significant area of petrified trees (fossilized vegetation). Followed by a final boundary adjustment, in 1932, creating the final borders of the first US National Park that millions of people visit today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/yellowstone3_480x480.jpg?v=1675084266\" alt=\"Yellowstone 3\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI found this a challenging blend to create. Not only is Yellowstone widely known, but Wyoming itself is one of my favorite places. So, representing my love for this area and the beauty of this famous park gave me pause. Ultimately, I decided to not only represent flora in the park, but also the visual delights found here. The multitude of colors of the Grand Prismatic Spring are shown within the blend, along with prickly pear flavoring for the cacti that grow in and around the park. To top it off I added a hint of bergamot to represent the \"wild bergamot\" flowers in the park. The resulting cup is fruity and flavorful with a sweet, creamy, prickly pear flavor and an underlying bergamot taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, natural and artificial prickly pear flavor, safflower petals, cornflower petals, strawberries, organic oatstraw, and natural bergamot flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Yellowstone tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowstone.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellowstone Forever\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. Yellowstone Forever's mission of engagement and support through philanthropy and education for the park will ensure Yellowstone remains for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AllegraPark_480x480.jpg?v=1690979782\" alt=\"Allegra National Park\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" width=\"153\" height=\"72\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":43000135909602,"sku":"T1062     4","price":9.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":43000135942370,"sku":"T1062     4TIN","price":13.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/YellowstoneSquare.jpg?v=1696975582"},{"product_id":"copy-of-yosemite-national-park-tea","title":"Yosemite - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"But no temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.\" John Muir, The Yosemite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Yosemite-2_480x480.jpg?v=1690987675\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1864, Abraham Lincoln signed an Act of Congress that transferred the land of Yosemite Valley to the State of California as a grant which prevented human settlement. John Muir, known as the \"Father of the National Park system,\" had a special place in his heart for Yosemite and lobbied Congress for the creation of the third national park in 1890. He continued to ask for additional protections for Yosemite National Park when he toured it with President Theodore Roosevelt, another strong advocate and conservationist. A close friend of Muir's, Galen Clark, was the first man to serve as guardian commissioner of the area and he also played a huge role in the development of Yosemite National Park. The beauty of Yosemite has inspired many other famous people of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, a transcendentalist; Ansel Adams, a photographer; and Therese Yelverton, a novelist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYosemite has a strong Native American culture and presence, which can be seen at the Yosemite Museum. The museum holds many Native American artifacts as well as a reconstructed village that is still used today for ceremonies and special gatherings. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, Maggie Howard, a Paiute, began working at the Yosemite Museum. She was one of the first American Indian women to arrange cultural demonstrations and she spent almost 15 years of her life educating the public about Native American culture in the Yosemite Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/yosemite2_480x480.jpg?v=1675084543\" alt=\"Yosemite\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading through historical and personal accounts of Yosemite, I was struck by a common theme used to describe this area. Many refer to Yosemite as \"refreshing,\" so my goal was to create a blend that was uplifting and soothing at the same time; a blend that refreshed the body and soul. Using herbs and flowers similar to those found in the park we came up with a blend of pineapple and spearmint that is a perfect marriage of flavors. When brewed the heavenly mint aroma, with a hint of pineapple, will tantalize your senses. Allow this blend to transport you from the comfort of your living room to the top of one of Yosemite's many mountains, feeling the cool mountain breeze, and gazing upon the picturesque scenery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, natural pineapple flavor, spearmint, and calendula petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Yosemite Tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosemite.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYosemite Conservancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the non-profits for the park. Yosemite Conservancy helps visitors connect with Yosemite through adventures, volunteering and the arts, and funds grants for high-priority projects, including restoration, educational programs and research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AllegraPark1_480x480.jpg?v=1660152427\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_480x480.jpg?v=1651779402\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"63\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":43000137908450,"sku":"T1063     4","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":43000137941218,"sku":"T1063     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/YosemiteSquare.jpg?v=1696975621"},{"product_id":"copy-of-zion-national-park-tea","title":"Zion - National Park Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"One hardly knows just how to think of it. Never before has such a naked mountain of rock entered into our minds! Without a shred of disguise its transcendent form rises preeminent. There is almost nothing to compare to it…this Great Temple, [has the beauty] of eternity\" - Frederick S. Dellenbaugh on introducing Zion Canyon to the nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Zion -1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Zion-1_480x480.jpg?v=1675084842\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZion was originally inhabited by Paiute Indians who were believed to call the land Mukuntuweap roughly meaning \"straight canyon\". This was the name that explorer John Wesley Powell used when he visited the canyon in the 1870s. However, in the early 1850s, Mormon pioneers began to settle into the area and named the canyon Zion, a biblical term meaning \"a place of refuge.\" Unfortunately for the settlers and homesteaders, in and around the future national park, survival was a struggle. Detrimental floods, little arable land, and poor soil made agriculture almost impossible and many settlements abandoned the area. Zion was ultimately made desirable to the public by Frederick Dellenbaugh, an artist and adventurer, who painted Zion Canyon and other beautiful sceneries from Utah. Government officials saw the increase in interest and created Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909. The naming strongly insulted the local residents and Mormon settlers of the area as they saw Zion canyon as a part of the Mormon heritage. Horace Albright, the director of the newly created National Park Service, took it into his hands to rename the location to Zion National Monument and it calmed the outrage. A rise in tourism due to newly placed railway stations caused Congress to enlarge and create Zion National Park in 1919. In 1929, the same year Simpson \u0026amp; Vail was incorporated, the park's official nonprofit, Zion National History Association, now Zion National Park Forever Project, was developed in order to support education, research, and to help support the park for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile there are a variety of plants and herbs growing in Zion, there are not a lot of edible ones which made creating this blend challenging. The base \"tea\" for this blend was easy as I chose the herb Rooibos (red) to represent the red rock found everywhere in Zion. The pine trees at the park, which almost look out of place squeezing through the rocks to grow, inspired the addition of sage, an herb with a similar taste profile to pine, to the blend. Lavender flowers, an herb that thrives in sunny, hot desert (arid), rocky landscapes, were added for their woody, earthy and floral taste. To complete the blend, I added an elderberry flavor that brought the perfect amount of tart, sweet fruit taste to round out the herbal flavors. This simple yet savory blend brews to a deep red colored cup that has a tantalizing aroma and a creamy fruit and floral taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rooibos, natural and artificial elderberry flavor, sage, lavender, and horsetail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ounces of loose tea makes approximately 50 cups of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the photo is shown for our 4oz tin. We are also offering this in a 4oz pkg size, which will come in one of our double lined bags labeled with the name of the tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. The percentage from Zion Tea sales goes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zionpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZion National Park Forever Project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official non-profit of the park. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" height=\"75\" width=\"230\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherCFVEG.png?v=1758209440\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zionpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ZNP-Primary-Horizontal-blk_480x480.png?v=1681232948\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"229\" height=\"108\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/AllegraPark1_5b648250-6f2e-4530-ba66-f470142a4a79_480x480.jpg?v=1675084910\" alt=\"Allegra at National Parks\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 I started, while in college, working here at Simpson \u0026amp; Vail. I've enjoyed exploring the world of teas and decided in 2019 to combine my love of tea with my passion for the great outdoors. My goal with this line is to do my part in preserving the beautiful lands designated as national parks and to raise awareness for why the parks are so important. I've seen only a small portion of the unique lands we call National Parks, however, I'll continue exploring until I've seen them all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"66\" width=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/allegrasign_e26c82aa-6548-42c1-9c76-c3eebcf7e889_480x480.jpg?v=1653062964\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":43000139612386,"sku":"T1064     4","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":43000139579618,"sku":"T1064     4TIN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/ZionSquare.jpg?v=1696975667"},{"product_id":"national-park-tea-sampler-10-packages-ws","title":"National Park Tea Sampler - 10 packages - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for nature lovers, this National Park Giftbox includes 10 different packages of tea. Each tea was inspired by the flora, colors, environment, and overall beautiful scenery of the parks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sampler box features the following National Parks: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eAcadia\u003cbr\u003eGlacier\u003cbr\u003eGrand Canyon\u003cbr\u003eJoshua Tree \u003cem\u003e(Caffeine Free) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRocky Mountains\u003cbr\u003eShenandoah\u003cbr\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains\u003cbr\u003eYellowstone\u003cbr\u003eYosemite \u003cbr\u003eZion \u003cem\u003e(Caffeine Free) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package makes approximately 6-8 cups of tea and is labeled with a colorful National Park label that lists the ingredients and brewing information for each tea. It is packaged in a kraft brown box, lined with a beige tissue and a bison sticker then sealed with a decorative label. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe DONATE 10% of all tea sales in this line to help preserve our beautiful National Parks. Donations from the NP Giftbox are split equally between: Friends of Acadia, The Great Smoky Mountains Association, Glacier Conservancy, Joshua Tree National Park Association, Rocky Mountains Conservancy, Grand Canyon Conservancy, Shenandoah National Park Trust, Yellowstone Forever, Yosemite Conservancy and Zion National Park Forever Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/Icons-Color-KosherCF_d4588aef-ea2c-4763-a708-2b4d6dabf4d3.jpg?v=1758210189\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204213309666,"sku":"C0269WS","price":36.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/NPGiftBox2021_xl_79cf048e-ad68-4383-83c7-b4eac17c7baa.jpg?v=1691774838"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/collections\/npgiftbox-3.jpg?v=1652734874","url":"https:\/\/svtea.mom\/collections\/national-park-teas.oembed","provider":"Simpson \u0026 Vail ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}