Herbalist Sam

08/24/2026

Sage honey is a must have for going into fall & winter.

Herbal honeys are soothing to your throat & taste good. When you infuse them with sage, is makes it even more anti-inflammatory and soothing to your throat.

Sage helps with sore throats, hoarse voice, dry throat because of smoke from wildfires, or voice overuse.

Since moving back to California, I have relied on sage honey as a natural & herbal remedy a lot because I am in meetings all day for work so I always use my voice.

It is also very dry here, so even just with that my throat is sensitive.

You can infuse any aromatic herb into honey. Just make sure it is fresh.

Not sure if herbal honeys or sage is right for you?
DM me with questions or book a 1:1 session with me to dive deeper. I offer herbal consultations virtually & in-person in Long Beach, CA.

Have you ever made an herbal honey?

08/20/2026

What will we do at the workshop?

✔️ Taste 4 calming herbal teas
✔️ Learn how each herb is unique & when to use it 
✔️ Make yourself a customized blend with the herbs you try & learn about

✔️ For beginners & herbal enthusiasts
✔️ All welcome! Come alone, bring a friend or family member. 

📅 August 25th at 6:30pm

📍 The Wild Chive, Long Beach — 2650 E Broadway
🎟 $25

🔗 Link in bio to register - Sam ~ Clinical Herbalist 



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08/14/2026

Want something calming at the end of a long day?

Come make a custom herbal tea for it. 🍵

🗓️Tuesday Aug 25 @ 6:30pm
📍The Wild Chive - 2650 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
💵$25 p.p.
💚Come alone, bring a friend or family member.
✔️Register today. Sam ~ Clinical Herbalist
Herbalistsam.com/events

✔️Join me for a guided tea tasting.
✔️Learn about how each herb can help in its own unique way.
✔️Finish by making a custom blend to bring home.

I hope to see you there!

08/12/2026

This is my newsletter I sent out this week:

What’s the “right” way to make tea?

This is a trick question, there really is no right way. But, I do have a favorite.

I like making tea with a French press or quart size tea pot. That way I can make a large batch and drink it throughout the day.

Here is a video & written blog post that shows you how - https://herbalistsam.com/how-to-make-herbal-tea/

If I want to make 1 cup only, I usually use a tea strainer like this. I don’t like those little tea strainer balls because not a lot of plant material fits in them and I’ve had them open in the cup while infusing. - https://us.list-manage.com/no7SI22O2aW?e=1afb18d35b&c2id=0048d1feb82df89d293109c6e6a29ab0

I’ve also recently found these tea bags that I really like. They are really handy if you are traveling or if you want to make tea while you are out. You can pre-fill them with whatever blend you’d like. Then all you need to do is get hot water. You can always ask at Starbucks or somewhere like that. - https://us.list-manage.com/CjwWZDxmxCP?e=1afb18d35b&c2id=0048d1feb82df89d293109c6e6a29ab0

Are you starting to make your own tea blends? Here are some tips I have to share. (video & written blog post) - https://herbalistsam.com/how-to-make-a-custom-herbal-tea-blend/

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08/11/2026

Feeling stressed? 🍵 Come make a tea for it.

Herbal Tea Blending Workshop: Herbs for Stress
75 minutes • Long Beach

No herbalism experience necessary. Come alone or bring a friend!

Register today: Link in Bio Sam ~ Clinical Herbalist
https://herbalistsam.com/events/

📍The Wild Chive - 2650 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
📆Tuesday, August 25 @ 6:30pm

In this workshop you will:
* Taste several herbs traditionally used for relaxation and stress support
* Learn how different herbs affect the body
* Learn how to combine herbs into a balanced tea
* Create your own tea blend to take home
* Leave with practical knowledge you can use at home

Let me know if you have any questions. I hope to see you there!

04/01/2026

The 2 BEST Herbs for Seasonal Allergies!

Stinging nettle & goldenrod contain quercetin, which lowers histamine!

They can be drunk as tea or taken as tinctures. I prefer tea, but that is my personal preference- tinctures or even freeze-dried capsules can bring relief to allergy symptoms.

I find them most helpful when taken daily.

03/15/2026

There are so many herbs that you can take to help you sleep.

Mugwort isn’t usually the only herb I’d recommend, but it finds its way into many nighttime blends for a lot of my clients.

Do you struggle falling asleep? Have you ever tried herbs to help?

03/14/2026

If you have daily stress or anxiety… have you ever tried tulsi?

It’s a gentle nervine: calms nervous system

It’s an adaptogen: helps body handle stress when drunk consistently

And it tastes good!

Have you ever tried tulsi?