About Our Journey
This is not just a tea brand. It is a love story.
Herbs and Happiness was born because of my daughter, Merci.
When she became sick, I found myself navigating a healthcare system where our concerns were too often dismissed. Faced with uncertainty, I reached for generational wisdom — and trusted that healing could also be found in the traditions that came before us.
What began as a mother's determination became a mission — every blend rooted in love, resilience, and the belief that wellness should be accessible, empowering, and community-centered.
Merci is the heart behind Herbs and Happiness — the reason this journey began, a mother's love turned into a mission.
She reminds us why we do this work: that wellness is an act of care passed from one generation to the next, and that healing can be rooted in love. Every blend we craft carries a little of her light.
Hello, I'm Courtney Riles — herbalist, educator, community builder, and founder of Herbs and Happiness. My journey into herbalism began as a mother's search for answers and grew into a calling to preserve the healing wisdom found in herbs and food.
Whether I'm teaching that food is medicine, blending handcrafted teas, or leading community workshops, my goal is to help others see herbs not as trends, but as everyday companions that support whole-body wellness.
I'm honored you're here. May every cup bring a little more health, happiness, and peace into your day.