About Us
Hello From Our
Family to Yours.
We are The Herbal Connection — a proudly Australian, family-owned business dedicated to sharing the wonders of botanicals, herbs, spices, teas and superfoods with the world. Our journey began with a deep-rooted passion for the holistic benefits these natural treasures bring to our lives.
Meet the Team ↓Who we are
We're More Than Just Herbs & Spices
Relationships are the core of our business. We value the connections we share with our clients, putting their needs at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're in retail, manufacturing, distillation, or you're the end user — your success is our success.
At The Herbal Connection, we're more than just a supplier. We're your partner, here to support you in achieving your goals. Our customer service team is always just a call away during business hours, ready to help with whatever you need.
We hold a HACCP Certificate, an Organic Certificate, a Manufacturers Food Licence with local council and an Eat Safe Rating. We regularly audit our suppliers to ensure ethical sourcing and consistently high product quality across our entire range.
Proudly Australian
Based on the Gold Coast, QLD. We pack and ship ourselves — no third party drop shipping.
Eco Friendly
Biodegradable packaging, second-hand cartons and a fully digital pick and pack system saving ~18,200 sheets of paper per year.
Award Winning
Multiple national and local business awards, including the Gold Coast Business Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025.
Hear it from Chris
Why We Do What We Do
Chris, one of our founders, talks about the passion behind The Herbal Connection and why supporting our customers means everything to us.
The people behind the product
Meet the Team
We're a small, passionate family team based on the Gold Coast. Every order is handled by someone who genuinely cares about what's inside it.
Renae Colbert
Owner & Tea Specialist
Renae has a strong passion for natural healing, having navigated her own personal herbal healing journey. With a background in diet coaching, she delights in cooking with flavourful spices and creating new recipes. Renae's top choice is the Herbal Connection's full product range, showcasing her commitment to holistic wellness.
Chris Colbert
Owner
Chris brings a B2B sales background to the team. Originally a farm boy from Nhill, Victoria, he found his passion for tea. His favourites — black tea and hibiscus — are chosen for their health benefits and flavour. Chris enjoys engaging with customers, finding joy in every conversation.
Reese Colbert
Student Naturopath
Reese, daughter of Chris and Renae, is deeply passionate about natural wellbeing and holistic healing. She finds joy in collaborating with others to create recipes and sharing her knowledge about the benefits of herbs, spices and teas. Her favourite way to unwind is with a soothing lemon grass and ginger tea.
Brandon Tos
General Manager
Brandon is an enthusiast for logistics, QA and systems. He often connects with small businesses to help save on costs, and works with private label customers to expand their operation or start up a business. Brandon enjoys beginning his mornings with a refreshing cup of Yerba Mate.
Mellisa Warren
Warehouse Manager
Mellisa is crucial to the Herbal Connection's warehouse and distribution. She has extensive operations management experience. Settled on the Gold Coast with her family, Mel spends weekends at her children's sport events. Her favourite product is the elderberry syrup for its immunity benefits.
Recognition
Our Awards & Achievements
We're incredibly proud of what our small family team has built. These awards reflect the hard work, care and passion that goes into everything we do.
Gold Coast Business Excellence Award
Winner 2024 & 2025
Australian Small Business Award
Winner 2025
Global Recognition Award
Winner 2025
Women of the Year Wellness Award
Winner 2024
Organic Consumer Choice Award
Winner 2020 & 2021
Local Business Awards
Winner 2025
Giving back
Community & Charity
Simply by shopping with us, you're helping fund causes that matter. Throughout the year we make an effort to donate to charities, and we are proud regular supporters of the Smith Family Foundation.
We believe business should be a force for good — and giving back to the community is something we're genuinely committed to, not just as a business, but as a family.
Proud supporters of the
Smith Family Foundation