Small-batch herbal teas & botanicals, clay-grown near Vankleek Hill
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Small-batch herbal teas & botanicals grown on heavy clay
Loose-leaf blends grown on mineral-rich Champlain Sea clay near Vankleek Hill, Ontario. Harvest-date transparency on every tin and pouch — no hype, just honest botanicals.
What Sets Us Apart
The Clay
Advantage
Most herb farms work light, sandy soils. We chose the hard path — ancient Champlain Sea clay that demands patience but rewards with herbs of extraordinary mineral depth.
Champlain Sea clay · Vankleek Hill, Ontario
Read the full storyMineral-Rich Clay Soil
Our Vankleek Hill farmland sits on ancient Champlain Sea clay — a dense, mineral-retaining soil that infuses every plant with calcium, magnesium, and trace elements most farms simply don't have.
Richer Plant Chemistry
Herbs that must work harder to establish in dense, heavy clay develop deeper root systems and produce more concentrated aromatic oils and phytochemicals — the compounds responsible for flavour, aroma, and the character that separates a good cup from a forgettable one.
Native & Local
Every herb in our collection grows natively in Eastern Ontario. No heated greenhouses, no imported cultivars — just plants perfectly adapted to our climate, soil, and seasons.
Why Prata Herbarium
Premium. Cost-Effective. Honest.
A herbal brand built on provenance you can verify, formats that reward loyalty, and packaging with nothing to throw away.
Locally Grown, Fully Traceable
Our herbs are grown in Eastern Ontario — on mineral-rich Champlain Sea clay near Vankleek Hill, with a growing portion cultivated directly on our own farm. No anonymous imports, no mystery supply chains. Each label carries a harvest date and lot code so provenance is verifiable, not just claimed.
Premium Without the Premium Tax
The 200 g tube is gift-grade presentation. The 113 g tin earns a permanent place in any kitchen. The 140 g refill pouch delivers more tea at the same price — rewarding repeat buyers instead of penalising them. Same quality across every format.
Eco-Smart, Not Eco-Noise
Every Prata blend is loose leaf — steeped through a metal infuser, never a bag. That matters: conventional tea bags (nylon, polypropylene, even most paper ones) shed billions of microplastic particles into each cup during steeping. Loose leaf through a metal infuser delivers none of that. The tin is reused indefinitely. The refill pouch is compostable. The spent herbs go straight to compost or garden. Less packaging waste per cup than any bagged tea — by design, not by claim.
Three Formats, One Philosophy
Premium, Accessible & Bag-Free
Every blend comes in three formats — all loose leaf, no bags, no microplastics in your cup. Discover at your pace, buy at your budget, and refill instead of replace.
The Gift
Premium Tube
200 g
The premium entry point
Recyclable kraft tube- The packaging that earns attention — on a shelf, under a tree, or on a counter
- A fully recyclable kraft tube: beautiful presentation without the guilt
- Generous 200 g size makes the quality unmissable from the first brew
The Keeper
Standard Tin
113 g
A solid, timeless thing
Reusable forever- A proper tin — refillable, reusable, built to last years on your shelf
- Buy it once. Refill it with a Pantry Pouch. That's the whole system.
- Zero fuss, zero waste: a container that earns its place in your kitchen
The Smart Refill
Pantry / Refill Pouch
140 g
More tea, less waste, same price
Compostable kraft pouch- 140 g of tea for the same price as the 113 g tin — loyalty rewarded, not penalised
- Compostable kraft pouch — takes up almost nothing, leaves almost nothing behind
- Designed to refill a Standard Tin at home: the two formats work as a system
The Refill Loop
Try a Pouch
50 g tester
Love it? Get the Tin
113 g, reusable
Refill with the Pouch
140 g, better value
The 140 g Refill Pouch gives you more tea than the tin — at the same price. Buy the tin once, refill it. Smarter value, zero waste.
No bags. No microplastics. Less waste per cup.
Kraft Tube
RecyclableCurbside-recyclable cardboard. Beautiful presentation, honest end-of-life.
Metal Tin
Reusable foreverKeep it, refill it, pass it on. Indefinitely reusable metal, zero waste.
Kraft Pouch
CompostableHome-compostable kraft. 140 g refill for your tin — better value, zero guilt.
Premium quality at every price point. The tube draws you in. The tin becomes part of your kitchen. The refill pouch keeps you there — 140 g for the price of a tin. Cost-effective without being cheap.
Retailers & Partners: all three formats are available. The tin + pouch combination is particularly strong for repeat purchase and shelf presence. Partner with us →
Our Ingredients
Small-batch, naturally dried — grown on heavy clay near Vankleek Hill
Every herb in our blends is naturally grown on mineral-rich Champlain Sea clay near Vankleek Hill, Ontario — the same heavy, calcium-dense soil that has nourished medicinal plants for centuries. These are time-honoured botanicals, chosen for their long history of traditional use and carefully air-dried to preserve their character.
- Valerian RootPromotes restful sleep & evening calm
- Lemon BalmEases tension; lifts mood; gentle digestive aid
- Anise HyssopSoothes mild respiratory discomfort; warming aroma
- HopsSupports relaxation & deeper sleep
- Marshmallow RootCoats & soothes the digestive tract
- CalendulaSkin-calming; gentle anti-inflammatory for topical use
- PeppermintAids digestion; cools & refreshes; clears the mind
- ChamomileClassic calming herb; eases digestive upset
- SpearmintMilder mint; freshens breath; supports digestion
- RosemarySharpens focus; rich in antioxidants
- Roasted BarleyEarthy, roasty body; supports gut-friendly fibre intake
- Roasted OatsGrounding, nourishing base; naturally caffeine-free
- PlantainSoothes irritated skin & mucous membranes
- GoldenrodTraditional urinary & respiratory tonic
- YarrowSupports circulation; classic wound-care herb
- PropolisNatural antimicrobial; protective skin barrier
Harvest-dated · Air-dried · No artificial heat
Our Story
Our herbs are grown on heavy clay near Vankleek Hill, Ontario — great soil for roots and hardy field herbs.
We harvest and naturally air-dry in small batches (no artificial heat), then package simply and transparently.
Every pouch and tin shows the harvest date (and a lot code) so you know what you're buying. No hype — just honest botanicals and everyday rituals.
Retailers & Partners
Carry Prata
in Your Store
We work with specialty retailers, gift shops, health food stores, and wellness practitioners across Eastern Ontario and beyond.
Flexible minimum order quantities. Three formats designed for strong shelf presence and repeat purchase. Harvest-date transparency on every label — a story your customers will trust.
Line sheets, pricing, and MOQ details available on request