B.U.T. is a small tea house choosing leaves, roots, bark, and stalk in small lots. No tea bags, no shortcuts — just the plant, and the notes to brew it well.
A small, rotating shelf. Each cup ships with the temperature, time, and number of infusions it likes best.
* Wellness notes below reflect traditional use, not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and our teas and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
B.U.T.
Wormwood
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 40g
Wormwood
$13 / 40g
Temperate Eurasia & North Africa
Silver-green feathery leaves — intensely bitter and aromatic. A little goes a long way; steep briefly.
Wellness note: Traditionally taken as a bitter tonic to support healthy digestion. *
Caution — Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, or with liver or gallbladder conditions. Avoid with seizure disorders or a daisy-family (Asteraceae) allergy. Avoid prolonged use; consult a clinician if you take medication.
Water
100°C
Brew
4 min
Infusions
×1
B.U.T.
Mullein Leaf
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 50g
Mullein Leaf
$12 / 50g
Wild meadows · Eurasia & North America
Soft, downy leaves — mild and grassy, with a faint sweetness. Strain well.
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support normal respiratory function. *
Water
100°C
Brew
10 min
Infusions
×2
B.U.T.
Lemongrass
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 50g
Lemongrass
$12 / 50g
Tropical Asia
Bright, citrusy stalks — lemony and clean, with a grassy brightness.
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support digestion and everyday calm. *
Water
100°C
Brew
7 min
Infusions
×2
B.U.T.
Peppermint Leaf
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 50g
Peppermint Leaf
$11 / 50g
Temperate Europe & North America
Bright, cooling cut leaf — a sharp menthol lift and a clean, sweet finish.
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support digestion after a meal. *
Caution — May worsen heartburn or acid reflux, especially with GERD or a hiatal hernia; avoid if it triggers symptoms.
Water
100°C
Brew
5 min
Infusions
×2
B.U.T.
Rosemary
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 50g
Rosemary
$11 / 50g
Mediterranean coast
Needled evergreen sprigs — piney and resinous, with a savory, aromatic edge.
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support focus and healthy digestion. *
Caution — Use as a light infusion. Avoid concentrated oils or extracts, or large medicinal doses, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with a seizure or bleeding disorder, an aspirin/salicylate allergy, or if taking blood-thinning medication — unless a clinician says otherwise.
Water
100°C
Brew
6 min
Infusions
×2
B.U.T.
Sarsaparilla Root
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 50g
Sarsaparilla Root
$14 / 50g
Central & South America
Shaved woody root — earthy and root-beer sweet, with a warm finish. Simmer to draw it out.
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support skin and joint wellness. *
Caution — Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding; check with a clinician if you take medication.
Water
100°C
Brew
12 min
Infusions
×2
B.U.T.
Burdock Root
Herbal · caffeine-free
Net 50g
Burdock Root
$13 / 50g
Temperate Eurasia
Sliced root, earthy and savory with a faint sweetness. Best simmered.
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support digestion and skin wellness. *
Caution — Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding; avoid if allergic to daisy-family plants (ragweed, chrysanthemum).
Wellness note: Traditionally brewed to support normal immune function. *
Caution — Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding; check with a clinician if you take blood-thinning medication.
Water
100°C
Brew
12 min
Infusions
×2
Find your cup
Tell me how you take your tea.
A few quick questions, and I'll point you to the cup on the shelf that fits you best.
Answer each question and your match will appear here.
Every plant brews differently. That's the whole point.
The ritual
Three numbers, one good cup.
Good brewing isn't fussy — it just wants the right water and a little patience. Every brewing recommendation here is tested, so the numbers on the label are the ones that actually taste best.
01
Heat
Herbs, roots, and bark want fully hot water — straight off the boil.
100°C
02
Brew
Set a timer — leaves steep, roots and bark simmer.
4–12 min
03
Again
Some herbs give a second cup — re-brew when the label says they hold up.
up to ×2
Our story
Every reason not to start began with the same word.
So I kept it, gave it three periods, and got to work. B.U.T. — Be You Tea. Behind it is one person, choosing leaves, roots, bark, and stalk in small lots, and testing every brew until the numbers on the label are the ones that actually taste right.
Because every “but” I heard was really someone else's idea of who I should be. So take the cup that suits you, not the one that's trending. Be you.
Never powdered
Leaf, root, bark & stalk
Small lots
Ordered a little at a time
Named brews
Tested, not guessed
Re-brewed
More cup per gram
A letter when the shelf changes.
The shelf changes a few times a season. Leave your email and I'll tell you what's brewing — nothing more.
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