Historic and Heartfelt Black Tea Blends from Backyard Patch Herbs, Victorian Lavender, Specialty Black Teas with Herbs, loose tea

Custom Specialty Teas – Historic & Heartfelt Blends from Backyard Patch Herbs

Looking for a truly special cup of tea? At Backyard Patch Herbs, we don’t just blend tea—we tell stories in every cup. Our Custom Specialty Teas were originally crafted for museums, women’s clubs, churches, and community events, designed to celebrate history, tradition, and the joy of gathering together.

These hand-crafted teas combine premium black and green tea leaves with freshly dried herbs and spices, giving you a taste experience you simply can’t find in mass-produced tea bags. Every sip is a tribute to the unique partnerships and causes that inspired the blend.

And here’s the best part: A portion of every sale goes back to support the organizations that helped create these special recipes. So you can enjoy a delicious cup while giving back!

Our teas come packaged in eco-friendly, resealable kraft paper pouches, with enough loose tea to brew 15–20 cups (or more!). Freshly blended to order, they’ll stay flavorful for 18 to 24 months when stored properly.

🌿 Choose from these Custom Blends

Victorian Lavender Tea
The one that started it all! This timeless blend of robust black tea and calming lavender buds was first created in the 1990s for the Wheaton History Center’s elegant winter Victorian Tea. Sip on history and feel like royalty.

Garden Gait 2010
A floral, citrusy celebration crafted with the Lisle, IL Women’s Club for their annual Garden Walk fundraiser. Black tea meets lavender, hibiscus, blackberry leaf, and lemon verbena for a lush, garden-inspired cup. Proceeds support the Lisle Women’s Club Scholarship Fund.

Angel Black Tea
A heavenly blend created for the United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn. Black tea is paired with rose hips, hibiscus, clary sage, and lemon verbena, echoing herbs of biblical and Middle Eastern traditions for a truly inspiring brew.

Christmas Tidings Tea
Warm, nostalgic, and perfect for the holidays. Based on a World War II-era recipe created as a coffee substitute, this blend of black tea with orange peel, lemon peel, cinnamon, and spices offers a cozy winter treat that’s both historic and delicious.

Shamrock Tea
Celebrate the Emerald Isle! Created for the Wheaton History Center’s annual Victorian Tea, this Irish-inspired blend features classic black tea brightened with spearmint, blackberry leaf, and rose hips for a refreshing, lightly fruity finish.

Lemon Bergamot Black Tea
An herbalist’s take on Earl Grey! Bold black tea infused with bergamot oil, lemon herbs, and bee balm flowers creates an organic, citrusy twist on a beloved classic.

🌱 About Our Blends

• Hand-crafted in small batches for peak freshness.
• Made with organic, chemical-free herbs.
• Packaged in eco-friendly 3” x 4” zip-seal kraft pouches.
• Enough for 15–20 cups or more.
• Shelf life: 18–24 months.

Loose teas are sold by ½-cup volume (weight varies with ingredients, approx. 1–2 oz). Need a larger size? We’re happy to help—just reach out and we’ll create a custom order just for you!

Interested in a Custom Blend?

We love working with organizations, tea shops, museums, and individuals to create memorable, one-of-a-kind blends. Let’s design your perfect tea together! Contact us via the Conversation Link to get started.

See all our Tea Blends, both caffeinated and caffeine-free in our Herb Flavored Tea Collection