by Tao Oliveto, Carrboro, NC

Speaking of Oregon, you can go there to ride a bicycle - or to drink some of the healthiest, happiest, inspiration-driven teas on the planet and for the planet.

Heartsong Herbal Brewing Company was created by Chai Mama Liz and Chai Guy Chad of Ashland, Oregon with a vision of health and sustainability - and a rock-band vibe - at the forefront. Rooted in the values of ecology and community, Heartsong is brewing with creativity and passion and offers the most uniquely healthy teas in the industry - by the mug or by the jug. Their story will lead you from night shift brewing, to festivals and farmer’s markets, to Burning Man, and back to Ashland’s Chai Hut.

Liz and Chad’s vision is to create a business with strong, deep local roots and use it to make healthy, tasty, interesting, idealistic beverages as alternatives to the corporate, sugared-corn-syruped drinks that dominate the market. These original chai blends are filled with 24 vitamins and mineral, 15 amino acids and lots of antioxidants, serving up a body-restoring, stimulant-free invigorator that will put any commercial energy drink to the test.When it comes to the health benefits of Heartsong Chai and Pepper Brews, even green teas pale by comparison. Find Heartsong at these local businesses, or purchase online here.

True to communal priorities, Heartsong doesn’t mind sharing the local spotlight with another Ashland team of tea artisans. Once again, an intention to improve the world united people in friendship and hope, giving birth to the organic yerba mate company, EcoTeas. “My vision for EcoTeas is a small, prosperous tea company that aligns with the planetary effort to build a peaceful and sustainable furture,” says Founder, Stefan Schachler. “Together may be sip our teas in excellent health as we dream up a better world.” The company soon earned the reputation of selling consciously-grown, great-tasting teas at excellent prices. You can buy them in stores throughout the country or order online.

Disclosure: The Change works with Heartsong and is stoked to do so.

Tags: business, community, culture, health, people

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