Market Highlights: Supply Chain Delays and Planning in 2025
Posted by Renae Colbert on 5th Aug 2025
Extended Transit Times from Europe and India
Global shipping disruptions have significantly extended transit times for our key imports like tea, botanical herbs, and spices. Shipments from Europe and India – where most of our stock originates – now face months-long delays. In normal times, sea freight from Europe to Australia might take around 6–8 weeks in transit, but today the total lead time can be 4–5 months from the moment we place an order until the goods arrive. In
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Mastering Matcha: How to Make It at Home + Why It’s Worth the Hype
Posted by Renae Colbert on 4th Aug 2025
Featuring our freshly ground Organic Japanese Matcha – now with free shipping this August!
At The Herbal Connection, we’ve seen Matcha rise from a quiet tradition to a modern-day wellness staple. And it’s not hard to see why. With its earthy elegance, vibrant green hue, and long list of health benefits, Matcha is more than just a trend — it’s a ritual. This August, we’re celebrating our Organic Japanese Matcha with a free shipping offer for all Matcha-inclusiv
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Wildcrafted Scullcap: A Traditional Herb for Inner Harmony
28th Jul 2025
Scullcap (Scutellaria barbata), also known as Barbat Skullcap or Ban Zhi Lian in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a potent wildcrafted herb used for centuries to support internal balance and resilience. At The Herbal Connection, we supply high-quality wildcrafted Scullcap from China in cut and sifted form, ideal for blending, decoction, or tincture use.
What Is Scutellaria barbata?
Scutellaria barbata is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to China and Southeast Asia. It has
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