Tea & Tincture Workshop

Saturday, May 8th, 2027
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Bentonville, Virginia

Spend the day with me here at The Honeystead exploring two of my favorite ways to work with medicinal herbs—herbal teas and tinctures.

One of the things I love most about herbalism is that there are so many ways to work with a single plant. Something as simple as a handful of dried herbs can become a beautiful cup of tea, while those same herbs can also be prepared as a tincture to keep on your apothecary shelf for months or even years to come.

This hands-on workshop is all about understanding these different preparations, learning when and why we might choose one over the other, and becoming more confident working with medicinal herbs in our everyday lives.

We'll spend time exploring the herbs growing here at The Honeystead, discussing their traditional uses, and learning how to select herbs for different preparations.

Then we'll head into the apothecary, where you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of herbs, create your own herbal tea blends, and prepare several tinctures to take home.

No experience is needed. Just come curious and ready to get your hands into the herbs!

What We'll Spend the Day Learning

During the workshop, we'll talk about:

• Medicinal herbs commonly used in teas and tinctures
• Understanding the traditional uses and properties of different herbs
• The differences between herbal teas, infusions, decoctions, and tinctures
• How to choose the right preparation for the herbs you're working with
• Working with fresh versus dried herbs
• How to create balanced and flavorful herbal tea blends
• Understanding different tincture-making methods
• Choosing appropriate solvents, including alcohol and vinegar
• Herbal extraction ratios and why they matter
• Properly preparing, labeling, and storing your herbal preparations
• How to begin building a practical collection of teas and tinctures for your home apothecary

And most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to work with the herbs yourself, create your own herbal tea blends, and prepare tinctures to take home and add to your apothecary.

My hope is that you leave feeling more confident choosing herbs, understanding different preparation methods, and knowing how to begin making your own herbal remedies.

From the Garden to the Teacup

There is something special about gathering herbs from the garden, drying them with care, and eventually enjoying them in a warm cup of tea.

Herbal teas are one of the simplest and most approachable ways to begin working with medicinal plants.

But there's more to blending a good tea than simply mixing a few herbs together.

During our time in the apothecary, we'll explore the flavors, aromas, and traditional properties of different herbs and how they can complement one another.

We'll talk about the differences between a simple herbal infusion and a longer-steeped nourishing infusion, as well as when a decoction might be the better choice.

You'll have the opportunity to experiment with different combinations and create a few wonderful tea blends of your own.

I want you to understand not only how to follow a tea recipe, but how to begin creating your own blends with intention and confidence.

Understanding the Art of Tincture Making

Tinctures are another wonderful way to preserve and work with medicinal herbs.

Unlike teas, which are generally prepared fresh when we're ready to enjoy them, tinctures allow us to extract and preserve certain plant constituents in a concentrated liquid preparation.

During this portion of our workshop, we'll explore the different methods of tincture making, including the traditional folk method and more measured approaches using ratios.

We'll discuss how the herbs we're working with influence our choice of solvent, why alcohol percentages matter, and when vinegar might be an appropriate alternative.

You'll learn how to properly prepare your herbs, measure your ingredients, label your jars, and understand the extraction process from beginning to end.

And because tinctures require time to extract, you'll take your preparations home to finish macerating before they're ready to strain and bottle.

My goal is for you to leave understanding the process well enough that you can confidently recreate it in your own kitchen.

Building Your Home Apothecary

One of the biggest things I hope to share through these workshops is that building a home apothecary doesn't have to be complicated.

You don't need shelves filled with hundreds of herbs or every piece of equipment imaginable.

Sometimes it begins with a few herbs you know well, a handful of useful preparations, and the confidence to work with what you have.

We'll talk about how I organize and use herbs in my own apothecary, how I decide which preparations to make, and why I believe understanding the plants themselves is far more important than collecting endless recipes.

You'll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, explore the herbs, and learn through actually making your own preparations.

This Workshop Is For You If...

You've wanted to learn how to make your own herbal teas and tinctures but haven't known where to begin.

Maybe you already have jars of dried herbs tucked into your pantry and want to understand how to use them beyond following a recipe.

Or perhaps you've made a few herbal preparations before but want to feel more confident with extraction methods, ratios, and choosing the right herbs.

You do not need to be an herbalist.

You do not need a fully stocked apothecary.

You do not need any previous experience.

Whether you're just beginning or looking to expand your herbal knowledge, this workshop is designed to help you feel more comfortable working with medicinal plants.

Come as you are.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, May 8th, 2027
Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: The Honeystead — Bentonville, Virginia

This is a hands-on workshop, and we'll spend our day exploring medicinal herbs, blending herbal teas, and preparing tinctures.

Full workshop details, including the exact location, what to bring, and any additional supplies needed for the day, will be sent by email after registration.

If you register and do not receive your workshop information, please email kaylee@thehoneystead.com with the subject line COURSE DETAILS.

A Day at The Honeystead

These workshops are intentionally kept small, hands-on, and personal.

My hope is that you leave with more than a few jars of herbs and recipes written in a notebook.

I want you to leave understanding the plants you're working with, knowing why you might choose a tea or tincture, and feeling confident enough to continue making your own herbal preparations at home.

There is something incredibly rewarding about learning to work with medicinal herbs in a way that feels simple, practical, and useful.

Come spend the day with me here at The Honeystead.

We'll explore the garden, blend teas, make tinctures, ask plenty of questions, and enjoy a day learning together.

And hopefully, you'll leave with a few new favorites to add to your home apothecary.

Reserve Your Spot

Cancellation Policy: Because workshop space is limited and supplies are prepared in advance, cancellations made within 14 days of the workshop are non-refundable. Full workshop details and cancellation information will be sent by email after registration.