Our story
A transformative journey
When asked by friends about the ingredients in her herbal teas during dinners she hosted, Aline, the founder of Hachichit Albé, would playfully respond with "hachich" (Arabic for weed). This witty answer would elicit surprised expressions and intrigued looks. With a warm smile, she would then say, "hachichit albé" (Arabic for “the herbs of my heart”), expressing her deep affection for nature and the people around her.
Indeed, Aline had undergone a transformative journey thanks to the herbs she found in abundance in the rich forests of Mount Lebanon. Over a period of weeks, she discovered the healing properties of nature via natural tea drinking, which helped her overcome health problems that had required synthetic medication for over 25 years of her life.
And so, the Tea Mama was inspired to establish Hachichit Albé in 2018 and share this unique concept to promote a lifestyle of greater wellbeing with nature’s help, one cup of tea at a time.
A concept is born
We offer 117 carefully selected herb species, blended to create diverse assortments for various uses. Our unique approach involves using sterilized cotton tea bags suspended on antibacterial bay sticks, labeled with uplifting Lebanese mottos, and stored in 100% eco-friendly and reusable packaging.
Unlike most tea and herb blends on the market, ours have no added aromas, flavors, or preservatives. Our collection is organized into six categories that promote a healthy and relaxing lifestyle. Each blend is infused with the goodness of natural herbs, providing an exquisite flavor profile.
We take pride in our worldwide delivery service, providing a unique tea experience along with valuable information about the blends you order. You can browse our collections here.
The teahouse
After a successful experiment in 2018 with a teahouse in the Mount Lebanon town of Beit Meri, Hachichit Albé reopened a teahouse in the Gemmayzeh district of Beriut, Lebanon, in 2022.
The teahouse brings forward our various tea collections and offers a fresh and healthy menu that incorporates many of our blends in the food items.
This calm space aims to offer tea lovers and curious minds an escape from the busy world and a window into a more peaceful and healthier lifestyle.
Our vision
We see Hachichit Albé's teas and herbal products accompanying tea lovers on a healthier journey & transforming every home they visit into its own teahouse.
Our mission
At Hachichit Albé, we offer a variety of pure herbs, fruits, flowers and spices, blended without any sort of additives, to provide natural remedies that improve customers' well-being while engaging them in a sustainable self-empowerment healing journey.
Our values
Our core values serve as the guiding principles of our operations:
- Sustainability: We prioritize eco-friendly practices to reduce our environmental impact.
- Transparency: We value open communication with customers and stakeholders, maintaining honesty in all our actions.
- Health: Customer well-being is our top priority, offering products that promote vitality.
- Social Responsibility: We support initiatives that benefit society and communities.
- Compassion: Empathy guides our work, considering the needs of everyone involved.
Our Impact
Empowerment project
To address social issues related to poverty, gender inequality, and discrimination, we have implemented an empowerment project within the Hachichit Albé project.
This initiative aims to provide employment opportunities for Lebanese rural men and women, as well as individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.
Moreover, 70% of our herbs are handpicked by local and rural farmers. By supporting Lebanese agriculture and utilizing the rich gift of herbs found in Lebanon, we strive to showcase the diversity of our land.
Ecofriendly packaging
We have been committed to delivering hachichit albé products in the best conscientious manner possible, taking into consideration both the preservation of natural freshness of the product and environmental well-being.
We continuously work towards improvement while staying aligned with nature.
- All plastic elements used in our packaging production are biodegradable.
- Our paper materials are unbleached, food-safe, recycled, and recyclable.
- We opt for Laurel leaves and sticks to adorn our collections, ready for reuse in different ways.
Our quality
- We only use natural products with no added oils or artificial flavorings.
- Our blends are carefully balanced to avoid side effects and have been reviewed by a Phytotherapist.
- Our herbs undergo rigorous quality control at different stages of production to ensure exceptional quality.
- We store our herbs in glass jars, while our ready-made goods are kept in a dry, dark room to maintain their integrity.
- Our teabags feature a clean design made of sterilized cotton compress, suspended on an antibacterial bay stick, that can be recycled after use; all our packages are 100% eco-friendly, resulting in zero waste.
- Our tea bags are wrapped in biodegradable, reusable, recycled, and recyclable packaging made from unbleached materials.
- Each blend comes with a Lebanese motto tag that uplifts the mood and adds a touch of cultural richness.
- Our products include a blend benefit list and a suggested usage guideline for your convenience.
Our Team
A happy family
From day one, our team at Hachichit Albé has been built with a focus on community spirit.
All members of the team agree on the same values and believe that providing a clean and comfortable environment for us to work in, free from any pollution — be it a thought, a word, or a disillusion of perfection — will only build a strong bond between us and our customers. We thus aspire for hachichit albé to be a reflection of the reputable quality of Lebanese products that rise above all challenges.
Our Tea Mama
"Selfishly, I adopted 117 herbs that I love, married them inside the best tea bags possible and am determined to spread them around the world, to fly on their wings, find them wherever I go and enjoy their yummy taste until I am over 96 years old!
And if I get grandchildren, I will be enchanting them with one cup of magic after the other from Hachichit Albé, turning them into tea lovers and offering them the best memories ever while daily blending with nature."