The Tea Tree

The Tea Tree The Tea Tree is your online destination for loose leaf teas, olive oils, spices, and wellness essentials. Sip well, be well.

Thoughtfully curated for comfort, flavor, and clean living, all delivered right to your door for free. Retail shop offering loose leaf tea, gourmet oil and vinegar, spice, essential oils, honey, soaps, candles and many accessories.

Your home called. It wants to smell like summer.Skip the artificial fragrances and create a bright, refreshing room spra...
06/19/2026

Your home called. It wants to smell like summer.

Skip the artificial fragrances and create a bright, refreshing room spray using essential oils you may already have at home.

CIRTUS SUNSHINE ROOM SPRAY

What you'll need:
• 2 oz Witch Hazel
• 10 drops Lemon
• 6 drops Lemongrass
• 8 drops Sweet Orange
• 4 drops Peppermint

Directions:
Add essential oils to a 2 oz spray bottle. Fill with Witch Hazel, cap, and shake well. Spray throughout your home, office, linens, or any space that could use a little sunshine.

Fresh. Bright. Uplifting.

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Your patio deserves better than citronella candles. Outdoor season is finally here and this simple DIY Outdoor Spray is ...
06/17/2026

Your patio deserves better than citronella candles.

Outdoor season is finally here and this simple DIY Outdoor Spray is one of our favorite ways to bring fresh botanical aromas to patios, decks, backyard gatherings and summer evenings.

Made with:
Citronella
Lemongrass
Cedarwood
Geranium
Eucalyptus Globulus

DIY OUTDOOR SPRAY RECIPE

Ingredients:
• 2 oz Witch Hazel
• 10 drops Citronella
• 6 drops Lemongrass
• 6 drops Cedarwood
• 6 drops Geranium
• 4 drops Eucalyptus Globulus

Directions:

Add essential oils directly to a 2 oz spray bottle.
Fill to the top with Witch Hazel.
Cap and shake well.
Shake before each use and spray around seating areas, patio edges, and outdoor spaces.
Reapply every 1–2 hours outdoors.

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This is an aromatherapy blend and is not a registered insect repellent.

Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in tim...
06/14/2026

Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

This corn disappears faster than the burgers at a backyard cookout.

Click “See More” for the easiest summer side dish you’ll make all season.

Charred sweet corn. Smoky buttery flavor. Salty cheese. A little backyard BBQ magic in every bite.

Our BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL and CORN STAR SEASONING BLEND turn simple corn into the side dish everyone keeps scooping onto their plate again.

CORN STAR ELOTE

INGREDIENTS
• 4 ears fresh corn OR 3 cups frozen corn
• 3 Tbsp BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL
• 2 Tbsp CORN STAR SEASONING BLEND
• 1/3 cup cotija or parmesan cheese
• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush corn with BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL.
Sprinkle CORN STAR SEASONING BLEND evenly over corn.
Grill fresh corn 8 to 10 minutes until lightly charred.
For frozen corn: cook in a hot skillet or grill pan 8 to 10 minutes until blistered.
Top with cheese and cilantro before serving.

Perfect for burgers, ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, taco nights, steaks, summer BBQs, and Father’s Day grilling spreads.

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Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in tim...
06/13/2026

Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

These are not your average hot dogs.

Click “See More” for the loaded cookout recipe that’s about to steal the entire BBQ.

Blistered all-beef hot dogs. Smoky spice. Sweet heat. Melty cheddar. Crispy onions. Jalapeños. A drizzle of bold honey balsamic sauce that turns every bite into full backyard cookout glory.

The flavor magic starts with our HOT DANG DUST SPICE BLEND, GARLIC OLIVE OIL, and HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR from The Tea Tree.

HOT DANG DADDY DOGS

INGREDIENTS
• 8 all-beef hot dogs
• 8 brioche hot dog buns
• 2 Tbsp GARLIC OLIVE OIL
• 2 Tbsp HOT DANG DUST SPICE BLEND
• 1/4 cup HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup crispy fried onions
• 1 jalapeño, sliced
• Green onions for topping

DIRECTIONS

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Toss hot dogs with GARLIC OLIVE OIL and HOT DANG DUST SPICE BLEND.
Grill 7 to 9 minutes until blistered and charred.
Whisk together HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining seasoning.
Toast buns lightly on the grill.
Place hot dogs in buns and drizzle with balsamic sauce.
Top with cheddar, crispy onions, jalapeños, and green onions.
Finish with an extra sprinkle of HOT DANG DUST.

Perfect for Father’s Day cookouts, backyard BBQ spreads, grilled corn, baked beans, potato salad, and casual summer dinners.

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This skillet dinner tastes like your favorite backyard burger and loaded fries had a glorious summer cookout collision.F...
06/12/2026

This skillet dinner tastes like your favorite backyard burger and loaded fries had a glorious summer cookout collision.

Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

Click “See More” for the full recipe everyone will want on repeat this season.

Crispy roasted potatoes. Juicy seasoned beef. Melted cheddar. Bacon. Sour cream. Green onions.
This is comfort food with main-character energy.

The flavor secret?
Our BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND, GARLIC OLIVE OIL, BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR, and BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL bring bold smoky burger flavor to every crispy, cheesy bite.

BOSS BURGER LOADED POTATO SKILLET

INGREDIENTS
• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 2 Tbsp BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND
• 1 Tbsp GARLIC OLIVE OIL
• 1 Tbsp BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
• 1 Tbsp BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• Green onions for topping

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss potatoes with BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL and half the BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND. Roast 30 to 35 minutes until crispy.
Heat GARLIC OLIVE OIL in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and remaining BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND. Cook until browned.
Stir in BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR and cook 1 to 2 more minutes.
Add roasted potatoes and toss together.
Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to oven until melted.
Finish with sour cream and green onions.

Perfect for Father’s Day dinners, game day spreads, easy skillet meals, backyard cookouts, and loaded fries lovers everywhere.

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Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in tim...
06/11/2026

Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

These baked beans just stole the spotlight from the main course.

Click “See More” for the smoky-sweet BBQ side dish everyone will be asking you to make again.

Sticky bourbon balsamic flavor. Crispy bacon. Rich smoky seasoning. Thick, bubbling baked beans with serious backyard cookout energy.

Our BACKWOODS BOURBON SPICE BLEND, BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR, and GARLIC OLIVE OIL take classic baked beans straight into legendary cookout territory.

BACKWOODS BOURBON BAKED BEANS

INGREDIENTS
• 2 cans baked beans
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp BACKWOODS BOURBON SPICE BLEND
• 2 Tbsp BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1 Tbsp GARLIC OLIVE OIL
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Optional smoked sausage or pulled pork

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook bacon until crisp in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
Add onion and cook until softened.
Stir in GARLIC OLIVE OIL, BACKWOODS BOURBON SPICE BLEND, BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and pepper.
Add baked beans and optional meat. Stir well.
Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes until thick and bubbling.
Let rest before serving.

✨ Optional upgrade: Top with crispy bacon and a drizzle of BOURBON BALSAMIC before serving.

Perfect next to:
Burgers
Ribs
Brisket
Pulled pork sandwiches
Smoked chicken
Father’s Day BBQ spreads

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This brisket tastes like it spent all day in a smoker… but your oven did the work.Father’s Day is almost here! Order by ...
06/10/2026

This brisket tastes like it spent all day in a smoker… but your oven did the work.
Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

Click “See More” for the smoky comfort-food recipe everyone will want at the table this summer.

Tender sliced brisket. Deep smoky flavor. Rich fig balsamic glaze. Pan juices worth fighting over with a piece of bread.

The secret lies in our SMOKE WHISPERER SPICE BLEND paired with GARLIC OLIVE OIL and FIG BALSAMIC VINEGAR for bold BBQ-inspired flavor without needing a smoker.

SMOKE WHISPERER BRISKET

INGREDIENTS
• 2 lb brisket
• 3 Tbsp SMOKE WHISPERER SPICE BLEND
• 2 Tbsp GARLIC OLIVE OIL
• 2 Tbsp FIG BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• Optional parsley or green onion for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Pat brisket dry thoroughly.
Mix SMOKE WHISPERER SPICE BLEND, GARLIC OLIVE OIL, FIG BALSAMIC VINEGAR, salt, and pepper into a thick rub.
Coat brisket generously on all sides.
Place in roasting pan or wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil.
Roast 3 to 3½ hours until tender. Continue another 30 to 45 minutes for extra tenderness.
Rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Spoon pan juices over sliced brisket before serving.
Perfect for Father’s Day dinners, BBQ comfort food cravings, brisket sandwiches, backyard gatherings, baked beans, roasted potatoes, grilled corn, and mac & cheese nights.

Shop the featured spice blends, olive oils, and balsamics online now:
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These ribs don’t just fall off the bone… they practically surrender. Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to ...
06/09/2026

These ribs don’t just fall off the bone… they practically surrender.
Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

Click “See More” for the smoky-sweet rib recipe everyone will want at the cookout this summer.

There’s backyard BBQ… and then there’s THESE ribs.

Sticky. Smoky. Sweet. Caramelized edges with that deep slow-smoked flavor that makes people hover near the grill “just checking on things.”

The secret?
Our HONEY, I SMOKED IT SPICE BLEND, rich GARLIC OLIVE OIL, and bold HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR from The Tea Tree bring the perfect smoky-sweet balance to every bite.

HONEY, I SMOKED IT RIBS

INGREDIENTS
• 2 racks baby back ribs
• 4 Tbsp HONEY, I SMOKED IT SPICE BLEND
• 2 Tbsp GARLIC OLIVE OIL
• 3 Tbsp HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• Optional: extra HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR for finishing

DIRECTIONS

Preheat grill or smoker to 300°F.
Remove membrane from ribs and pat dry thoroughly.
Rub ribs all over with GARLIC OLIVE OIL.
Combine HONEY, I SMOKED IT SPICE BLEND and brown sugar. Press seasoning heavily onto all sides.
Place ribs over indirect heat. Cover and cook for 2 hours.
Mix HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR and apple juice together.
Wrap ribs tightly in foil with the balsamic mixture and continue cooking 1 to 1½ hours until tender.
Unwrap and return to grill for 10 to 15 minutes to caramelize and deepen the bark.
Brush lightly with additional HONEY BALSAMIC VINEGAR before serving.

Perfect for Father’s Day cookouts, backyard BBQ nights, smoked meat lovers, summer weekends, grilled corn, baked beans, and potato salad season.

Ready to level up your grill game?
Shop the spice blends, olive oils & balsamics online at:
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Tap “See More” for the full recipe + ingredients.Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling fa...
06/09/2026

Tap “See More” for the full recipe + ingredients.
Father’s Day is almost here! Order by June 12th to get your grilling favorites, oils, balsamics, and spice blends in time for the big weekend.

THIS is the burger that disappears before the second round hits the grill…

Meet the Boss Burger Stack. Smoky. Juicy. Stacked sky-high with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, caramelized onions and bold flavor that tastes like summer cookouts and backyard bragging rights.

The secret?
Our BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND, rich GARLIC OLIVE OIL, and smoky-sweet BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR from The Tea Tree take an ordinary burger and turn it into a full “who-made-these?!” moment.

BOSS BURGER STACK RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
• 2 Tbsp BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND
• 1 Tbsp GARLIC OLIVE OIL
• 1 Tbsp BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 1 Tbsp BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL
• Lettuce, tomato & pickles for serving

DIRECTIONS

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, gently combine ground beef, BOSS BURGER SPICE BLEND, GARLIC OLIVE OIL, and BOURBON BALSAMIC VINEGAR.
Form into 4 burger patties slightly larger than the buns.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add BUTTER INFUSED OLIVE OIL and onions. Cook 10–12 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Grill burgers about 4–5 minutes per side, depending on preferred doneness.
Add cheddar during the last minute of cooking.
Toast brioche buns lightly on the grill.
Stack burgers with bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

Perfect for Father’s Day grilling, summer BBQ nights, game day spreads, backyard parties, and those “I’m making restaurant burgers at home now” eras.

Want to recreate this flavor at home?
Shop the spice blends, olive oils, and balsamics online now at
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Illinois foodies, grill masters, burger lovers, and backyard chefs… this one belongs on your summer menu.

🔥 Father’s Day Flavor Starts at the Grill 🔥Skip the boring tie this year and give Dad something he’ll actually use… bold...
06/08/2026

🔥 Father’s Day Flavor Starts at the Grill 🔥

Skip the boring tie this year and give Dad something he’ll actually use… bold flavor.
Get your orders in by June 12th to get dad's package before the big day!

This month at The Tea Tree, we’re featuring our customer-favorite grilling spices that turn backyard BBQ into legendary status:

Ancho Rib Rub
Backwoods Bourbon
Boss Burger
Corn Star
Honey, I Smoked It
Hot Dang Dust
Smoke Whisperer

Perfect for:
✔ Father’s Day gifts
✔ Summer grilling season
✔ Steak nights
✔ Smoked meats
✔ Burgers & veggies
✔ Backyard cookouts

Shop online from anywhere in Illinois and bring gourmet grilling flavor straight to your kitchen.

www.theteatreeshop.com

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Batavia, IL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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