|
|
Located near the coast in a small Waldo County town in Stockton Springs, Maine, Highland Blueberry Farm™ is elevated with gentle sloping fields facing a panoramic view of sky, rolling hills, forest, and the majestic Mount Waldo. Wild lowbush blueberries have grown here from the times of the Penobscot and Passamaquody nations. The clones or colonies of roots, vines and bushes grow in a bed of their own ancestors, carpeted over granite ledge. The sweetness, flavor and miraculous health benefits of these blueberries are unique in all the world. They are hearty, determined survivors that persevere in sun warming summer, and long, dark cold Maine winters. Our premium loose tea is combined with the sun-sweetened blueberry fruit of summer and the crimson-red blueberry leaves of fall to provide "a taste of wild Maine blueberries in every cup." |
|
| Together, Tom and his wife Theresa Gaffney have been stewards of the fields for 20 years. Highland Blueberry Farm™ has been certified organic by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) since 2002. In that time, together with a community of family, friends, and wise advisors, Tom and Theresa have been learning how to minimize what man has done to "cultivate" the plant and fruit, while maximizing what God has perfectly created. This principle has guided the care of the fields, the nurturing of pollinators, harvesting and processing, and the care of staff and customers. Highland Blueberry Farm™ is privileged to introduce the first whole plant Wild Maine Blueberry Tea. |
 |
Blueberries are literally bursting with nutrients and flavor, yet very low in calories. Recently, researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.
Blueberries and Antioxidant Activity
Antioxidants are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. Fresh fruits, including blueberries, and vegetables contain many of these naturally occurring antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries.
In addition, blueberries contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (Boston, MA), blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Using a test called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity), researchers have shown that a serving of fresh blueberries provides more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables. Quoted from U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council |
|
| Beyond the flavor, Organic Whole Plant Wild Maine Blueberry Tea is power-packed with antioxidants in the form of anthocyanins. These phytonutrients, natural antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables, contribute to the blue and red pigments of blueberries and their leaves which protect our bodies against disease and age-related health risks. By concentrating the antioxidants from blueberries and blueberry leaves into this premium whole plant tea, Highland Blueberry Farm™ has utilized a waste by-product with blueberries to deliver almost two times the antioxidants of fresh organic blueberries. |
 |
 |
| Highland Blueberry Farm featured in Fresh Cup Magazine December 2009 issue. Click here to read the article which starts on page 36. |
| NEW PRODUCT& NEW SHOPPING CART |
Organic Blueberry Barque, (pronounced bark), is made of 100% organic wild Maine blueberries, harvested at the peak of summer when the fruit is the sweetest and dried to a crunchy, sweet blueberry treat. It is a taste of wild Maine blueberries in every bite. Use it on yogurt, ice cream or mix into your favorite granola. Add it to summer salads or try adding it to your favorite meat marinade. Can be added to breakfast cereals, pancakes, or sweet breads.
Ingredients: 100% Organic wild Maine blueberries.
To store, keep this dried fruit product air tight and dry.
NO sweeteners, oils or sulphites added to this product.
1.5 ounce Bag, equivalent to 3 cups of fresh blueberries: $4.25
3.0 ounce Bag, equivalent to 6 cups of fresh blueberries: $8.50 |
| Our Barque can be purchased at the Belfast Coop and Blue Hill Coop! |
| ......................................................................................................... |
| Belfast Farmers Market has begun the Winter Farmers' Market, every Friday (except 11/27) 9-12, starting November 6 to Christmas. Location is at the Aubuchon Hardware Store, Greenhouse, Route 1, Belfast. visit www.belfastfarmersmarket.org for additional information |
| Download our Brochure...................click here. |
|
|
|
|
|
