Gathered and Grown
Swallowfield, Southerton, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1SD
Member Overview
What is Gathered & Grown?
Gathered & Grown is a family-run herb farm in East Devon producing award-winning herbal teas that are grown, harvested, dried and blended entirely on the farm. Founded by Ceri and Ben Richards, the business is dedicated to creating high-quality herbal teas that are good for both people and the planet, using sustainable farming methods and a strong commitment to biodiversity.
Based on a five-acre farm in East Devon, Gathered & Grown carefully cultivates a range of herbs before handcrafting them into distinctive tea blends and herbal products, all while enhancing wildlife habitats and supporting regenerative growing practices.
What does Gathered & Grown offer?
Gathered & Grown specialises in handmade herbal teas created using ingredients grown, harvested and processed on its Devon farm. Every stage of production, from sowing seeds to drying and blending herbs, is carried out by hand to ensure exceptional quality and flavour. ,
- Gathered & Grown’s core blends are designed around the rhythms of the day:
Morning Blend - Nettle, lemon verbena, calendula — bright, revitalising.
Noon Blend - Mint, fennel, borage, cornflower — refreshing and digestive-supportive.
Night Blend - Lemon balm, chamomile, lavender — calming, perfect for winding down
Pure Herbal Teas (seasonal; often sell out): mint, nettle, chamomile — grown, dried and stored in limited batches.
Limited Editions Hedgerow Tea (for Landworkers’ Alliance): blackberry, rosehip, nettle — seasonal wellness blend.- Herbal bath infusions and small curated seasonal sets.
- Tea accessories
Our Specialities
Gathered & Grown is best known for:
- Handmade herbal teas
- Sustainable tea production
- Devon-grown herbs
- Small-scale farming
- Wildlife-friendly agriculture
- Carbon-negative production
- Solar-dried herbs
- Plastic-free growing methods
- Artisan tea blending
- Regenerative farming practices
Why Choose Gathered & Grown?
Gathered & Grown offers complete transparency and provenance, with every tea grown, harvested, dried and blended on the farm by the people who own it. This hands-on approach allows the business to focus on quality while maintaining environmentally responsible growing methods throughout the process.
Sustainability lies at the heart of everything they do. The farm is carbon-negative, uses innovative solar drying technology to reduce energy use, avoids chemical pesticides, herbicides and peat, and actively works to increase biodiversity through habitat creation, orchard planting and hedgerow restoration.
Customers choose Gathered & Grown because of its:
- Devon-grown ingredients
- Handmade small-batch production
- Award-winning teas
- Sustainable farming practices
- Carbon-negative approach
- Environmental commitment
- Exceptional flavour and freshness
- Complete farm-to-cup traceability
- Family-run ethos
Where can you find Gathered & Grown?
Gathered & Grown is based on a small family farm in East Devon, where all of its herbal teas and products are grown, dried and blended by hand.
Products are available to purchase directly through the online shop, with delivery available across the UK
Herbal teas | drinks producer | Carbon‑Negative | Regenerative Farming | Hand‑Grown Herbal Teas from Devon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Gathered & Grown different?
Gathered & Grown grows, harvests, dries and blends all of its herbal teas on its own East Devon farm, giving complete control over quality and sustainability.
Are your teas grown in Devon?
Yes. All of the herbs used in Gathered & Grown teas are grown on the family's farm in East Devon.
Are your products handmade?
Yes. Every tea is hand harvested, dried and blended on the farm in small batches.
Is Gathered & Grown environmentally friendly?
Absolutely. The farm is carbon-negative, avoids chemical pesticides and herbicides, uses solar drying technology and actively creates habitats for wildlife
What types of tea do you produce?
The range includes herbal blends as well as single-herb teas such as mint, nettle, lemon balm, chamomile and Korean mint.
Who owns Gathered & Grown?
The business is owned and run by Ceri and Ben Richards, who established the farm after backgrounds in ecology, horticulture and foraging.
Do you use chemical pesticides?
No. Gathered & Grown does not use chemical pesticides, herbicides or peat in its production methods.
Can I buy your teas online?
Yes. The full product range is available directly from the Gathered & Grown online shop.
What makes your teas sustainable?
Everything is grown, dried and blended on-site, reducing food miles, while solar drying, habitat creation and carbon-negative farming practices help minimise environmental impact.
How does Gathered & Grown support wildlife?
The farm has planted hedgerows, established meadows and orchards, installed bird and insect habitats, and actively works to increase biodiversity across the land