SOURCE

Meadowsweet (Filipendula Ulmaria)
A member of the rose family, and known as Queen of the Meadow, Meadowsweet is an exceptional ally during moontime. Containing salicylic acid - the active component in Aspirin, making it effective at providing pain and inflammation relief. A gentle astringent, antioxidant herb that has traditionally been used to treat colds, joint pain, and excessive menstruation.

Gulbarn
With a similar antioxidant count to green tea, this antifungal, anti-inflammatory source of calcium and magnesium helps fight off colds, flu, and stomach upsets.

Maarr
Native lemongrass is a traditional bush medicine treating flu, stomach upsets, headaches, and migraines. A 2010 Griffith University study found Maarr may be just as beneficial as Aspirin at relieving the effects of headaches and migraines.

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia Citriodora) 
Containing the most concentrated plant source of citral, a powerful antimicrobial and antifungal compound making lemon myrtle superior to even tea tree. Boasting a higher concentration of antioxidants than blueberries, lemon myrtle is also rich in calcium, folate, zinc, magnesium, and vitamins A and E, equating to a delicious powerhouse ally to hold you, and heal you.

Hibiscus (Rosa-Sinensis)
Restores hormonal balance, reducing menstruation symptoms like mood swings, depression, and overheating. The analgesic qualities of hibiscus relax bladder and uterus muscles, offering you relief from painful period cramps.

Rose (Rosa Centifolia)
The Queen of flowers, with her high vitamin C and antioxidant levels that reduce anxiety, mood swings, cramping, and bloating, ought to be elevated to goddess status.

Add one teaspoon per cup into an infuser, teapot, or plunger, pour over boiling water and let steep for 3-5 minutes before serving.
For an iced tea, brew hot, leave to cool in the refrigerator, then serve over ice with your choice of sweeteners and/or garnish.
Add cooled brew to icy pole moulds with your choice of sweetener, summer berries, and mint leaves for a refreshing warm weather treat.

Clean + Conscious Awards celebrate exceptional products that work in perfect harmony with our bodies, the environment, and society. 

The four key elements in focus when judging each entry are:
CLEAN - Containing only non toxic ingredients and materials
ETHICAL - Manufactured fairly using ethically sourced ingredients and materials
SUSTAINABLE - Produced ensuring long-term environmental quality for future generations
RESPONSIBLE - Beneficial to the welfare of local and global communities

What makes SOURCE stand out?

Made from excellent organic and wild harvested ingredients.
We formulate products predominantly using Australian grown/sourced ingredients, with priority given to Australian businesses that employ, support, or partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander growers, suppliers, and communities. We make and package by hand in small batches to ensure high quality, zero waste products that contain nothing but organic and premium wild harvested botanicals.
We source ingredients/materials as close to us as possible in order to reduce our carbon footprint, and only source from businesses that have eco and sustainable practices in place (solar power, rainwater collection, hand harvesting/drying/packing). The Urban Cottage reuses incoming packaging for outgoing postage and/or completely plastic free postage materials, packaging products in compostable, recyclable, or reusable materials, and we offer a jar return system to close the loop on packaging materials. Finally we package our teas loose leaf to reduce environmental impact by encouraging home composting and zero waste tea-making.
We donate a portion of every sale to Aboriginal, female led businesses, causes, and organisations around the country that offer healing services and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

“I just love watching this brew in my clear teapot. It starts out pale blue, before a plume of bright red drops directly down from the diffuser. The dry aroma is as the blend looks – like freshly cut flowers. Upon brewing, I inhale the scent of spring blossoms on a summer breeze – wish I could bottle it! The flavour itself is subtle, floral, and cleansing. It’s not at all acidic like some rose and hibiscus blends can be. This is wonderful iced, too. I really appreciate that ingredients have been sourced and wild harvested in a way that benefits first nations growers, suppliers and communities, as well as the extra steps this small business takes to reduce waste and give back to first nations communities.” – Emma Freeman

“This tea is lovingly designed for women – supporting balance, soothing the stomach and easing pain/cramps. The loose leaf mix consists of whole ingredients such as crimson rose petals, gulbarn leaves, and maarr grass which together create a truly beautiful and fragrant product. The rosey coloured tisane gives off light lemon and floral flavours and is the perfect addition to any self-care ritual. It is inspiring to see that The Urban Cottage focuses on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through the local businesses they choose to partner with, as well as the charities they contribute to.” – Dominique Scott

“Such unique ingredients and a really interesting flavour. I love their focus on sustainability and their jar return system.” – Hannah Edwards