Hello, friend. I'm Sam, an herb-loving tea maker devoted to crafting blends that bring comfort and a little peace to everyday life.
I live in a small cottage nestled in the Virginia woods where my days are spent tending animals, homeschooling my son, working in the garden, writing, and reading well-loved books with copious amounts of tea.
Mother & Maiden Tea was born from a desire to make herbs, seasonal living, and old-world traditions more accessible. As my love for herbalism grew alongside a longing to live more closely with the rhythms of nature, I felt called to create a space where others could discover simple ways to bring those practices into their own homes and family life.
Much of my inspiration comes from the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Celtic history and folklore, ancestral traditions, and the stories of those who came before us. With Scottish and English ancestry, I am endlessly fascinated by learning about my ancestors and finding meaningful ways to honor their legacy. I am also deeply drawn to living seasonally by embracing both the changing seasons of the natural world and the seasons we experience throughout our lives.
Most days, you'll find me with my hands in the soil, caring for our small homestead, gathering herbs from the garden, homeschooling my son, and curled up with a good book. And if you're wondering, my favorite is, The Lord of the Rings will always be my number one.