Business Details
22 Years
experience
Premium Herbal & Caffeinated Teas in San Luis Obispo
Founded in 2004, Secrets Of The Garden has evolved from a quaint wooden lean-to nestled in a magical garden to a modern sanctuary in Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA. Our founder, Kirstin Sherritt, a seasoned folk herbalist with two decades of expertise, envisioned a company that bridges traditional plant medicine with contemporary lifestyles. We specialize in hand-blended herbal and caffeinated teas, crafted from sustainably sourced, organic botanicals, ensuring every cup supports wellness and environmental stewardship.Our commitment to quality is reflected in small-batch production and on-demand packaging, preserving freshness and potency. With a deep-rooted belief in the interconnectedness of people and nature, we foster community through educational workshops, private label programs, and personalized tea consultations. Our relocation in 2024 to a larger space has expanded our offerings while maintaining our mission to revive herbal traditions and inspire holistic well-being.
Services
Herbal Tea Blends
Caffeinated Tea Blends
Custom Blends
Private Label Program
Wedding Favors
Classes & Workshops
Loose Leaf Teas
Bulk Herbs
Sustainably Sourced Products
Teaware
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of expertise in custom tea formulation and herbal wellness.
- Our teas are hand-blended in small batches for optimal freshness and potency.
- We source only organic, sustainably grown, and ethically wild-harvested botanicals.
- Our community-focused approach includes educational workshops and personalized consultations.
- We prioritize environmental stewardship in all aspects of our supply chain.
Services
Herbal Tea Blends
Our herbal tea blends combine organic roots, flowers, and leaves to support wellness through natural ingredients. Each blend is handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality and potency. Ideal for daily rituals or targeted wellness goals.
Caffeinated Tea Blends
Caffeinated blends merge green tea, black tea, and yerba mate with energizing herbs for sustained focus and vitality. These teas provide a balanced energy boost without jitters, perfect for morning routines or midday refreshment.
Private Label Program
We partner with businesses to create bespoke tea lines tailored to their brand identity. From formulation to packaging, our private label service offers scalable solutions for retailers, cafes, and wellness centers.
Classes & Workshops
Our workshops teach tea blending, herbal wellness, and sustainable practices. Designed for all skill levels, these sessions foster a deeper connection to plants and empower participants to integrate herbal knowledge into daily life.
Custom Wedding Favors
Personalized tea favors for weddings and events feature custom blends and packaging. These unique gifts combine elegance and functionality, offering guests a memorable keepsake infused with natural ingredients.
People
Kirstin Sherritt
Founder & Lead Herbalist
Kirstin Sherritt is a California native and folk herbalist with 20 years of experience in tea formulation and plant medicine. She founded Secrets Of The Garden to revive traditional herbal practices and promote wellness through sustainable, community-focused initiatives.
Questions
What makes your teas sustainable?
We source organic, ethically wild-harvested botanicals and prioritize eco-friendly practices in packaging and supply chain management.
Can I order custom tea blends?
Yes! We offer personalized blends for individuals, businesses, and events through our custom formulation and private label programs.
Are your teas FDA approved?
Our teas are not evaluated by the FDA, as they are dietary products. We follow strict quality standards to ensure safety and transparency.
Do you offer wholesale options?
Yes, we provide wholesale pricing and private label services for retailers, cafes, and wellness businesses.
Where are your teas produced?
All teas are hand-blended in San Luis Obispo, CA, using ingredients sourced globally from sustainable farms and suppliers.
Reviews (6)
Korinne Ward
Dec 24, 2021
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Enchanting spot, really feels like youre in a different world once you make your way down the path to the shop. highly recommend!
Andrei Gloria
Oct 04, 2021
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Beautiful spot in SLO, fitting for a tea shop. I get my organic cooking herbs here and their herbal tea blends are delicious. I've been a customer for over a year, ordering online without any issues. If you want your organic cooking herbs, just call in as they aren't listed on their website.
Abbi
Aug 18, 2021
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Amazing tea!! I have been going here for a few months and I have am amazing experience everytime I go in. The staff are so nice and offer great recommendations. I have insomnia and got the Tea KO it did go up a little in pricing but totally worth it.
Blythe Berg
Aug 16, 2020
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I have been drinking Secret Garden teas for 13 years now. They have always been amazing tasting and very effective. This shop uses the best organic herbs and has so much variety available. The physical location is so peaceful, with literal trees growing inside the shop!
Sarah Marcus
Jul 04, 2020
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As someone who drinks a lot of tea and has for most of her life, I can confidently recommend this shop. The Jasmine Dragon Pearls and the Indian Black Tea are phenomenal. I also loved the Spiced Apple Caramel - it's light, but satisfies my craving for dessert. They also have teas that are great for the cold/flu season, so I hope to pick up more herbal teas soon! I also love the ladies that work here; they're knowledgable, have given me great recommendations, and are always lovely to talk to! It's always a peaceful and magical experience stopping by.
Jared H.
Dec 06, 2019
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Best hidden tea/organic herb garden I have ever come across! Stumbled across this place and spent easily 30 minutes just looking at everything they had to offer. Ended up purchasing some different teas that I now use very often. Cashier was extremely kind and approachable. Will be ordering more herbs online cause I don't live in the area
