Scout Urling grew up playing outside and always loved making "food" out of plants that grew around the house—luckily none were poisonous! Making things has always been something she's loved doing, but she never thought she'd be able to make a career out of it. Working at local farms helped pay her way through college, and she learned firsthand about fresh and high-quality ingredients. So putting it all together came as a natural progression, and in 2006 Flying Bird Botanicals was born at Bellingham's farmers markets. From there, it grew into the company it is today.

Driven by their love of plants, herbalism, and enjoying a delicious cup, the Flying Bird Botanicals' mantra is "Planet and People over Profit." They love the simple ritual of making tea, which provides a moment of peaceful solitude or a chance to share in the simple luxury of a good cup of tea and a friend. They are passionate about crafting artisan teas that are both delicious and nourishing. At the heart of what makes it all possible are the Pacific Northwest's amazing organic farmers and organic farmers around the world.

All their teas are made with only organically farmed and ethically wildcrafted herbs, sourced first from the local community at home and then across the USA and then from the global community of fair-trade certified farms. They work with over a dozen farms to source the highest quality, freshest herbs available, and they work hard to build meaningful relationships, ensuring a stronger community and a delicious cup for all of us. Their whimsical designs, recycled airtight steel tins from the United States, and plant-based silk pyramid tea bags reflect the care and attention to detail that goes into the creation of their hand-blended nourishing artisan products.