Le Baou Roux rises above the plots where we grow certified organic plants for our products. From its summit, the view stretches across the Mediterranean coast and the Mercantour mountain range. Here in the Pre-Alps, the mountains are surrounded by wild landscapes rich in biodiversity. The light of southern France and the Alpine mountains make these high plateaus a haven of peace, ideal for growing fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants.

Growing, harvesting and processing plants is an endless source of learning: about the rhythms of living things, working with our bodies, observation, recognition and understanding… A place to marvel at so much complexity within such simplicity.

Some places quietly find their way into your life until they feel like the obvious choice. Le Chemin du Baou is, first of all, an address: my own. A house on a mountainside, hidden in the forest of Le Baou Roux, overlooking the Caille plain at more than a thousand metres above sea level. This is where I put down roots, in a landscape of silence and distinct seasons, a southern France between snow and sunshine.

Becoming a farmer and herbalist was not a break with my past, but the culmination of a journey. I began in finance, where I learned discipline and soon felt a deep disconnect between my work and my personal aspirations. I then moved into international development, wanting to be useful, yet still feeling that I had to work within systems I could not fully grasp. I founded and led an NGO for fifteen years; it now runs independently. It was a formative experience that taught me perseverance and adaptability.

Later, as a consultant working on sustainable supply chains for aromatic raw materials, I discovered the world of plants. I was fascinated by its richness and complexity, and by the human and environmental challenges surrounding it.

In that role, I helped build fairer supply chains and connect places with the knowledge and skills rooted in them. But something essential was still missing: a sense of rootedness, a complete alignment between what I did and what I believed in. Le Chemin du Baou grew out of that desire.

I became a farmer in 2019, initially growing plants for the cosmetics industry in the nearby Grasse region. It was an intense experience, sometimes a painful one. It taught me the realities of the work. Gradually, I changed direction and trained in herbalism at the school in Montpellier so I could take charge of the whole process: growing, gathering, processing, formulating and selling.

Today, I grow fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants on one hectare of land, alongside many hours spent gathering plants in the wild. I process the leaves, fruits, buds and flowers myself into herbal teas, balms, oils, flower essences, macerates and tinctures. This work is a balance. It calls for strength and humility, action and patience. In my world, nothing is immediate. Everything takes observation, understanding and adjustment.

I work alone most of the time, occasionally joined by women changing careers who come to learn, experiment and simply share this different rhythm. In summer, visitors from different countries take part in life here. Le Chemin du Baou has become that too: a living, open place, always evolving.

Here, every plant is grown, harvested and processed with constant care. The formulations are deliberately simple. My products offer the essentials and nothing more.

More than a brand, Le Chemin du Baou is a way of working that reflects who I am. It engages both body and mind, rooted in a place, a rhythm and a direct relationship with the living world. For the first time, I can see my future in what I do. For the long term.

What I offer today is a continuation of that journey: products designed to be part of your everyday life, simply and without exaggerated promises, through small rituals that invite you to slow down, notice how you feel and care for yourself differently.

They are the result of work I carry out from start to finish, from cultivation to processing, with respect for the plants, the land and the ways they are used.

The inspiration behind Flower Power
Originally created with women in mind, Flower Power is inspired by the changing rhythms of their lives.

We appreciate the Créatives Discovery Set for bringing four organic herbal teas together in one box. With four tea bags of each blend, you can compare their flavours over several infusions and return to each one before choosing a favourite.

🌸 A choice of flavours in one set — choose the spicy, mellow character of Velours Bleu, the cooling mint of Forestuition, the softly sweet, fruity notes of Été indien or the floral aroma of Flower Power. The variety lets you alternate between different tastes without buying a full pack of every blend.

💆 Artisan-crafted in France — the four Créatives blends are prepared by Marie, the farmer and herbalist behind Le Chemin du Baou, based near Caille in the Grasse hinterland of the Alpes-Maritimes, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

🧘 Digestive comfort and a comforting break — Forestuition contains peppermint leaves, traditionally used to ease indigestion and wind. Flower Power contains German chamomile flowers, traditionally used for minor digestive discomfort, including bloating and spasms. For a comforting pause, Été indien offers the soft sweetness of chamomile and vanilla, while Velours Bleu brings a mellow, spicy alternative.

🌿 Four blends, equally represented — the set contains four cubes of four tea bags, giving you the same quantity of each blend and 16 tea bags in total. Certified organic by QUALISUD (FR-BIO-16) and CCPB (KM-BIO-102).

🫁 Several cups from each tea bag — each bag prepares 750 ml of infusion in total, approximately 3–4 cups depending on cup size. You can make a pot to share or refill your own cup over successive infusions. The 16-bag set prepares 12 litres in total, giving you several opportunities to explore each blend.

🍽️ Traditional Support for Digestive Comfort

Forestuition contains peppermint leaves, traditionally used to ease indigestion and wind. German chamomile, found in Flower Power and Été indien, has a history of traditional use for minor digestive discomfort, including bloating and spasms. These blends offer different flavours for an infusion after a meal.

🌿 Soothing Mallow for Mouth and Throat Comfort

Velours Bleu contains mallow flowers, traditionally used to soothe irritation of the mouth and throat and ease mild stomach and gut discomfort. Paired with holy basil, they give this herbal tea its soft, mellow character alongside warm, spicy notes.

🌸 A Floral Pause to Unwind

Flower Power combines rose, yarrow, German chamomile and fine lavender. Lavender flowers are traditionally used for mild symptoms of mental stress. The blend’s floral aroma and chamomile’s honey-like notes make it a gentle-tasting choice when you want to slow down and take a quiet break.

☀️ A Fresh, Cooling Finish

The peppermint in Forestuition leaves a cooling, minty taste in the mouth, balanced by moringa’s green, pungent notes. Its fresh aroma gives the infusion an invigorating sensory character, whether enjoyed after food or during a pause in the day.

🍵 A Softly Sweet, Comforting Infusion

Été indien combines fig leaf, chamomile and vanilla for a softly sweet, fruity infusion with coconut-like notes from the fig leaf. Its rounded flavour offers a comforting alternative to the fresher and more floral blends. Try it unsweetened first to appreciate the sweetness of its aroma and flavour.

✨ Naturally Occurring Plant Compounds

The moringa leaves in Forestuition contain naturally occurring polyphenols, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, studied for their antioxidant activity.

🫖 Several Cups from One Tea Bag

Each tea bag prepares 750 ml of infusion in total, approximately 3–4 cups depending on cup size. Prepare a pot to share, or use the bag for successive cup refills. The 16 tea bags provide 12 litres of infusion in total.

🌱 Variety for Your Daily Tea Routine

With four bags each of Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power, you can alternate between spicy, minty, softly sweet and floral infusions. The discovery format gives you several opportunities to explore each blend and choose the flavours you enjoy, without buying a full pack of every tea.

🌿 Velours Bleu: Holy Basil & Mallow

Holy basil: warm spice and emotional balance

Holy basil leaves (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known as tulsi or Ocimum sanctum, give Velours Bleu its warm, spicy character. Holy basil has a history of traditional use to support emotional balance during periods of stress. Its pronounced aroma contrasts with the delicate character of mallow flowers.

Mallow flowers: softness and soothing comfort

Mauritanian mallow flowers (Malva sylvestris) bring a soft, mellow quality to Velours Bleu. Mallow flowers are traditionally used to soothe irritation of the mouth and throat and ease mild stomach and gut discomfort. They balance holy basil’s warmer notes.

🌱 Forestuition: Peppermint & Moringa

Peppermint: cooling freshness and digestive comfort

Peppermint leaves (Mentha × piperita L.) give Forestuition its cooling taste and distinctly minty aroma. Traditionally used to ease indigestion and wind, peppermint is a familiar ingredient in after-meal herbal teas. Its fresh flavour leaves a minty finish in the mouth.

Moringa: green flavour and antioxidant plant compounds

Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera Lam.) bring green, pungent notes that complement peppermint’s cooling freshness. The leaves contain naturally occurring polyphenols, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, studied for their antioxidant activity.

🍵 Été indien: Fig Leaf, Chamomile & Vanilla

Fig leaf: coconut-like notes

Fig leaves (Ficus carica) give Été indien coconut-like notes. The blend uses the leaf rather than the fig fruit, pairing its aromatic character with chamomile and vanilla for a softly sweet, fruity infusion.

Chamomile: gentle sweetness and digestive comfort

German chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) contribute a soft, honey-like character to Été indien and Flower Power. The flowers are traditionally used for minor digestive discomfort, including bloating and spasms. In Été indien, they connect the fig leaf’s coconut-like notes with vanilla’s rounded aroma.

Vanilla: a rounded, comforting aroma

Vanilla brings a warm, softly sweet aroma to Été indien. It complements fig leaf’s coconut-like notes and chamomile’s gentle sweetness, giving the infusion its rounded, gourmand character.

🌸 Flower Power: Rose, Yarrow, Chamomile & Lavender

Damask rose: soft floral notes

Damask rose flowers (Rosa damascena) contribute the soft rose notes in Flower Power. Their floral aroma complements chamomile’s honey-like character and the more pronounced herbal notes of lavender and yarrow.

Yarrow: tannic herbal depth

Yarrow flowers (Achillea millefolium) add the tannic notes that distinguish Flower Power from a purely sweet floral infusion. Together with rose, German chamomile and fine lavender, they give the blend a layered herbal flavour.

Fine lavender: aromatic character and a calming tradition

Fine lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia) bring a recognisable floral, herbal aroma to Flower Power. Lavender flowers are traditionally used for mild symptoms of mental stress. In this blend, their aromatic character accompanies the softness of rose and chamomile.

The ingredients at a glance

Velours Bleu: Holy basil leaves and Mauritanian mallow flowers.

Forestuition: Peppermint leaves and moringa leaves.

Été indien: Fig leaf, German chamomile flowers and vanilla.

Flower Power: Damask rose flowers, yarrow flowers, German chamomile flowers and fine lavender flowers.

Discovery format: Four cubes of four tea bags, with four bags of each blend and 16 bags in total.

Organic certification: QUALISUD (FR-BIO-16) and CCPB (KM-BIO-102).

👥 Target Group

Adults and teenagers.

💡 Usage Recommendations

Hot infusion — Enjoy each blend as a hot herbal infusion, prepared in a cup or teapot.

Steeping time — Leave to infuse for 4–8 minutes, adjusting the time to your taste.

Taste — Try each blend without sweetener first to explore its own herbal, floral, minty or softly sweet character.

Sweetening — Add honey or sugar if preferred.

🍵 Quantity & Formats

Per tea bag — 750 ml of infusion in total, approximately 3–4 cups depending on cup size.

Pack contents — Four cubes of four tea bags: four each of Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power. The 16 bags prepare 12 litres of infusion in total.

🌿 After Meals

For an after-meal infusion, try Forestuition’s cooling peppermint or the chamomile-containing blends, Été indien and Flower Power. Peppermint leaves are traditionally used to ease indigestion and wind, while German chamomile flowers are traditionally used for minor digestive discomfort, including bloating and spasms.

🕰️ Serving

Allow the freshly prepared infusion to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature before serving.

🧠 Preparation Instructions

For a teapot, pour 750 ml of freshly boiling water over one bag. For a cup, pour freshly boiling water over the bag and refill for successive infusions, using up to 750 ml in total. Follow any additional preparation instructions on your packaging.

🎯 Flavour Profile

Velours Bleu — Spicy and mellow, with holy basil and mallow flowers.

Forestuition — Fresh, minty and pungent, with peppermint and moringa.

Été indien — Softly sweet and fruity, with fig leaf, chamomile, vanilla and coconut-like notes.

Flower Power — Floral and aromatic, with rose, yarrow, German chamomile and fine lavender.

✅ Intended Use

Herbal infusions prepared with boiling water. Brew each blend separately to explore its individual flavour.

❌ Not Recommended

Do not use a blend if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Flower Power is not recommended during pregnancy because it contains yarrow. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek advice from a healthcare professional before using the other blends. The peppermint in Forestuition may worsen heartburn or acid reflux; seek advice before using it if you have gallstones or another bile-related condition. If you have a medical condition or take medication, ask a healthcare professional before use.

🪻 Plant Parts Used

Leaves: Holy basil, peppermint, moringa and fig. Flowers: Mallow, German chamomile, rose, yarrow and fine lavender. Also included: Vanilla.

⚠️ Read the "Precautions" section carefully before use.

• Certified organic by QUALISUD (FR-BIO-16) and CCPB (KM-BIO-102).
• Four organic herbal tea blends: Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power.
• Artisan-crafted by Marie, the farmer and herbalist behind Le Chemin du Baou, near Caille in the Grasse hinterland, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France.
• Tea bags made from corn fibre.
• Discovery set containing four cubes of four tea bags, with four bags of each blend and 16 tea bags in total.

🧪 Ingredients

• Velours Bleu: MALVA SYLVESTRIS FLOWER*, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF*.
• Forestuition: MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF*, MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF*.
• Été indien: FICUS CARICA LEAF*, MATRICARIA RECUTITA FLOWER*, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT*.
• Flower Power: ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER*, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM FLOWER*, MATRICARIA RECUTITA FLOWER*, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER*.

🌿 Botanical Characteristics

• Velours Bleu: Mauritanian mallow — Malva sylvestris var. sylvestris, family Malvaceae; holy basil (tulsi) — Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, family Lamiaceae.
• Forestuition: Peppermint — Mentha × piperita L., family Lamiaceae; moringa — Moringa oleifera Lam., family Moringaceae.
• Été indien: Fig — Ficus carica, family Moraceae; German chamomile — Matricaria recutita, family Asteraceae; vanilla — Vanilla planifolia, family Orchidaceae.
• Flower Power: Damask rose — Rosa damascena, family Rosaceae; yarrow — Achillea millefolium, family Asteraceae; German chamomile — Matricaria recutita, family Asteraceae; fine lavender — Lavandula angustifolia, family Lamiaceae.
• Plant parts: Holy basil, peppermint, moringa and fig leaves; mallow, German chamomile, rose, yarrow and lavender flowers. The collection also includes vanilla.
• Preparation: Herbal blends portioned into corn-fibre tea bags for infusion in hot water.
• Producer: Le Chemin du Baou, near Caille in the Grasse hinterland, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France.
• Organic certification: QUALISUD (FR-BIO-16) and CCPB (KM-BIO-102).
• Format: Four cubes of four tea bags, containing four bags each of Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power. Total: 16 tea bags.

⚗️ Plant Ingredients*

• Velours Bleu: Mauritanian mallow flowers* and holy basil leaves*.
• Forestuition: Peppermint leaves* and moringa leaves*.
• Été indien: Fig leaf*, German chamomile flowers* and vanilla*.
• Flower Power: Damask rose flowers*, yarrow flowers*, German chamomile flowers* and fine lavender flowers*.

*From organic farming.

🌿 Holy Basil & Culinary Basil

Velours Bleu contains holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), which gives the infusion its warm, spicy character. It is related to sweet or culinary basil (Ocimum basilicum), but they are different species. Ocimum sanctum is a botanical synonym of Ocimum tenuiflorum, so the ingredient name OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF refers to the same holy basil.

🌸 Mauritanian Mallow, Common Mallow & Marsh Mallow

The Mauritanian mallow flowers in Velours Bleu are also known botanically as Malva mauritiana, a synonym of Malva sylvestris var. sylvestris. Common, high and tall mallow are names used for Malva sylvestris. Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) belongs to the same family, Malvaceae, but is a different plant. This blend contains mallow flowers, not marsh mallow root.

🌿 Peppermint & Other Mints

Forestuition contains peppermint (Mentha × piperita), a hybrid of water mint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). These are related mints, not three names for the same plant. The multiplication sign indicates peppermint’s hybrid origin; Mentha piperita, as written in the ingredient name MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF, also refers to peppermint.

🌱 Moringa oleifera & Other Moringa Species

Forestuition uses leaves of Moringa oleifera, also known as the drumstick tree or horseradish tree. Moringa stenopetala and Moringa peregrina are other species within the same genus, not alternative names for Moringa oleifera. Here, moringa’s green, pungent leaf flavour is paired with cooling peppermint.

⚖️ German & Roman Chamomile

Été indien and Flower Power contain German chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Matricaria chamomilla and Chamomilla recutita are other botanical names used for the same plant. Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile, also known as Anthemis nobilis) is a different species. German chamomile brings soft, honey-like notes to both blends, alongside different companion ingredients.

🍵 Fig Leaf & Vanilla in Été indien

Été indien uses fig leaf rather than fig fruit. The leaf contributes coconut-like notes, paired with chamomile and vanilla for a softly sweet, fruity infusion. Vanilla adds a warm, rounded aroma.

🌸 Fine Lavender, Spike Lavender & Lavandin

Flower Power contains fine lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), also called true or English lavender. Spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is a different species. Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia) is a hybrid of fine lavender and spike lavender, not another name for the lavender used in this blend.

🌺 Damask Rose & Centifolia Rose

The rose in Flower Power is Damask rose (Rosa damascena). Centifolia rose (Rosa centifolia) is a different rose, not an alternative botanical name. Names such as Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and Isparta rose are used for Damask rose, but do not by themselves identify where the flowers in a particular infusion were grown.

🔬 Common Yarrow & Other Achillea Species

Flower Power contains common yarrow (Achillea millefolium). Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) is another species within the same genus. Similar common names or membership of the same genus do not make these plants interchangeable ingredients.

🌍 Four Different Herbal Blends

The Créatives Discovery Set contains four separate blends: Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power. Prepare them individually to compare their different combinations of leaves, flowers and vanilla.

💡 Why Peppermint Feels Cool

Menthol, a naturally occurring compound in peppermint, activates sensory receptors that also respond to cold. This explains the characteristic cooling sensation of Forestuition’s peppermint, even when the herbal infusion is warm.

🎨 Mallow’s Colour Comes from Plant Pigments

Mallow flowers contain anthocyanins, naturally occurring pigments that give the flowers their violet-blue colour. In Velours Bleu, these flowers bring delicate, mellow notes alongside warm, spicy holy basil.

📜 Why Is Tulsi Called Holy Basil?

Tulsi has a long cultural and religious history in South Asia and is regarded as a sacred plant in Hinduism. It has traditionally been grown in household and temple courtyards. The English names holy basil and sacred basil reflect this heritage. Its aromatic leaves supply the warm, spicy character in Velours Bleu.

🌿 Peppermint, Holy Basil & Lavender Are Relatives

Peppermint, holy basil and fine lavender belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae. Family membership does not mean they taste alike: peppermint gives Forestuition a cooling minty character, holy basil gives Velours Bleu warm spice, and lavender adds a floral, herbal aroma to Flower Power.

☀️ A Chamomile Flower Is a Cluster of Tiny Flowers

The daisy-like head of German chamomile is made up of many small flowers:

• White outer flowers form the familiar petal-like rays.
• Tiny yellow flowers make up the central disc.
• Together, they form the flower head used in herbal infusions.

German chamomile appears in both Été indien and Flower Power. With fig leaf and vanilla, it forms a softly sweet infusion; with rose, yarrow and lavender, it contributes to a more floral, aromatic blend.

🥥 Coconut-Like Notes from Fig Leaf

Fig leaf gives Été indien its coconut-like notes, alongside the soft sweetness of chamomile and vanilla.

🌺 Vanilla Comes from an Orchid

A vanilla pod is the fruit of a climbing orchid. Vanilla planifolia produces long, narrow fruits containing thousands of tiny seeds; drying and curing develop the familiar vanilla aroma. In Été indien, vanilla contributes warm, rounded notes alongside fig leaf and chamomile.

🎭 Flavour Notes Are Not Extra Ingredients

“Spicy” describes the character of holy basil in Velours Bleu and the pungent herbal notes in Forestuition, not added pepper or chilli. Likewise, the honey-like notes of German chamomile in Flower Power describe its flavour, not added honey. Try the blends unsweetened first to explore these differences.

🌿 Yarrow’s Miniature Flower Bouquets

Common yarrow, also known as milfoil or thousand-leaf, has finely divided foliage and broad, flat clusters made up of many tiny flower heads. The flowers can be white, cream or pink. Flower Power uses yarrow flowers, which bring tannic notes to the infusion.

🌱 Moringa Leaves & Moringa Seed Oil

Moringa oleifera has leaves divided into many small, oval leaflets. Its seeds yield an oil known as ben oil, traditionally used in perfumery and for lubricating delicate machinery. Forestuition uses moringa leaves, not its seed oil, giving the infusion its green, pungent notes.

What is included in the Créatives Discovery Set?

Four cubes of four tea bags, with four bags each of Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power. There are 16 tea bags in total, with each blend packed separately.

What do the four herbal teas taste like?

Velours Bleu is warm, spicy and mellow. Forestuition is cooling, minty, green and pungent. Été indien is softly sweet and fruity, with vanilla and coconut-like notes from fig leaf. Flower Power is floral and aromatic, with soft rose, honey-like chamomile, lavender and tannic yarrow notes.

What are the ingredients in each blend?

Velours Bleu contains organic mallow flowers and holy basil leaves. Forestuition contains organic peppermint and moringa leaves. Été indien combines organic fig leaf, German chamomile flowers and vanilla. Flower Power contains organic Damask rose, yarrow, German chamomile and fine lavender flowers.

What are the main benefits?

Velours Bleu: Mallow flowers are traditionally used to soothe the mouth and throat and ease mild digestive discomfort. Holy basil has a history of use for emotional balance during periods of stress.

Forestuition: Peppermint leaves are traditionally used to ease indigestion and wind. Moringa leaves contain plant compounds studied for their antioxidant activity.

Été indien: German chamomile is traditionally used for minor digestive discomfort, including bloating and spasms. Chamomile, fig leaf and vanilla also give this blend a softly sweet, comforting flavour.

Flower Power: German chamomile is traditionally used for minor digestive discomfort, including bloating and spasms, while lavender flowers are traditionally used for mild symptoms of mental stress.

How do I prepare the herbal teas?

Pour freshly boiling water over a tea bag and leave to infuse for 4–8 minutes, adjusting to taste. Each bag can prepare 750 ml in total. Make a pot at once, or use the bag in a cup and refill for successive infusions. Allow the infusion to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature and follow any additional instructions on your packaging.

Can I use one tea bag for several cups?

Yes. Each bag prepares approximately 3–4 cups altogether, depending on cup size, using 750 ml of water in total. You do not need to prepare the full amount at once: the same bag can be used for successive cup refills.

How much infusion does the full set make?

The 16 tea bags prepare 12 litres in total when each bag is used for 750 ml.

Which blend can I choose after a meal?

Forestuition offers cooling peppermint, while Été indien and Flower Power contain chamomile. Peppermint and German chamomile have a history of traditional use for digestive discomfort. Choose according to your flavour preference and check the precautions for the individual blend.

Do the spicy, honey-like or coconut-like notes mean extra ingredients?

These terms describe flavour. Velours Bleu’s spicy character comes from holy basil, and Forestuition’s pungent notes come from peppermint and moringa, not added pepper or chilli. German chamomile contributes honey-like notes, while fig leaf gives Été indien its coconut-like character.

What are the tea bags made from?

The tea bags are made from corn fibre.

Is the collection certified organic?

Yes. Certified organic by QUALISUD (FR-BIO-16) and CCPB (KM-BIO-102).

Can I drink these blends during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Avoid Velours Bleu during pregnancy, while trying to conceive or when breastfeeding because it contains holy basil. Flower Power is not recommended during pregnancy because it contains yarrow. Seek advice from a healthcare professional before using Forestuition or Été indien during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or Flower Power while breastfeeding. Read the “Precautions” section before use.

Is Forestuition suitable if I have heartburn or acid reflux?

Peppermint may worsen heartburn or acid reflux. Ask a healthcare professional whether Forestuition is suitable for you if you experience either. If you have gallstones or another bile-related condition, seek advice before using this peppermint-containing blend.

Can I drink the herbal teas every day?

Follow the serving directions on your packaging and read the “Precautions” section. If you take medication or have a medical condition, ask a healthcare professional before drinking the blends regularly. Do not use a blend if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Should I add honey or sugar?

Sweetening is optional. Try each blend plain first to explore its individual flavour, then add honey or sugar if preferred.

How can I adjust the strength?

Choose a steeping time between 4 and 8 minutes to suit your taste. If the prepared infusion is too strong, dilute it with a little hot water.

How should I store the herbal teas?

Keep the packaging well closed and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your pack.

Who makes the Créatives herbal teas?

They are artisan-crafted by Marie, the farmer and herbalist behind Le Chemin du Baou, near Caille in the Grasse hinterland, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France.

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep the packaging tightly closed after each use.
• Follow the best-before date and any additional storage instructions on the packaging.
• Keep unused tea bags dry and away from steam when preparing the infusion.

⚠️ About This Information

The Créatives Discovery Set contains four separate herbal blends: Velours Bleu, Forestuition, Été indien and Flower Power. Their ingredients differ, so check the precautions for the blend you choose. Follow the instructions on your packaging and ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether a blend is suitable for you.

• Velours Bleu: Avoid during pregnancy, while trying to conceive or when breastfeeding because it contains holy basil (tulsi). Its safety in these situations has not been established.
• Flower Power: Not recommended during pregnancy because it contains yarrow. Seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist before use while breastfeeding.
• Forestuition and Été indien: Seek advice from a healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Intended for adults and teenagers. Keep out of reach of children and seek professional advice before giving any blend to a child.
• Use only as directed on the packaging. Herbal tea is not a substitute for prescribed treatment or professional medical care.

📋 Preparation & Daily Use

• Prepare with freshly boiling water and infuse for 4–8 minutes. Each tea bag can be used for 750 ml in total, either in a pot or across successive cup refills. Follow any additional instructions on the packaging.
• Allow the infusion to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature before drinking.
• Store unused tea bags in a cool, dry place, with the packaging well closed, away from heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.
• Follow the serving directions and best-before date on your pack. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about prolonged regular use if you take medication or have a medical condition.

🚫 When to Avoid Use or Seek Professional Advice

• Do not use a blend if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Avoid Flower Power and Été indien if you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family: both contain German chamomile, and Flower Power also contains yarrow.
• Forestuition: Peppermint may worsen heartburn or acid reflux. Ask a doctor or pharmacist whether this blend is suitable if you experience either.
• Forestuition: If you have gallstones or another condition affecting the gallbladder or bile ducts, ask a doctor before use. Peppermint leaf preparations require caution in these conditions.
• Velours Bleu: Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take medicines that reduce blood clotting, including anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines. Holy basil may slow blood clotting and increase bleeding risk when combined with these medicines.
• Velours Bleu: If you have diabetes or take medicines that lower blood sugar, seek medical advice before use because holy basil may affect blood sugar.
• Velours Bleu: If you have an underactive thyroid or take thyroid medication, ask your doctor before use because holy basil may affect thyroid hormone levels.
• Velours Bleu: Avoid use when preparing for surgery and tell your surgical team that you have been drinking a blend containing holy basil, which may affect blood clotting.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before combining Velours Bleu with sedating medicines. If any blend makes you feel drowsy or less alert, do not drive or operate machinery.
• If you take prescription or non-prescription medicines, have a medical condition or are receiving treatment, ask your healthcare professional whether the blend you intend to drink is suitable.
• Stop using the blend and seek medical advice if you develop a rash or another unexpected reaction.
• Seek urgent medical help for breathing difficulties or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.
• Seek medical advice if digestive discomfort or other symptoms persist or worsen.