A Tasteful Heritage: The story of celestial seasonings starts back in 1969. We started out picking fresh herbs from the fields and forests of the rocky mountains and carefully blending them to create uniquely delicious teas. Today, we offer more than 100 different very best herbs, varieties made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives - just the teas, spices and botanicals, always blended with care. Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein. Blendmaster's Notes: Cherished since the days of the ancient Egyptians as an antidote to life's complications, chamomile is beloved today for its soothing aroma and subtle sweet apple flavor. We blend the finest chamomile flowers from around the world to create a pure, relaxing cup you can take comfort in any time of day. -Charlie Baden, Celestial Seasonings Blendmaster. Quality ingredients. We blend our teas from the finest ingredients, with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Blended with Care from Seed to Sip: Responsible sourcing. We purchase most of our ingredients directly from the farming communities that grow them.