From Burnout to Balance: Why I Created EMTeas

Hi, I’m Ben — the hands behind EMTeas, and the heart behind why it exists.

For years, I worked in fire and EMS. Long shifts. Sleepless nights. My body took a beating and so did my spirit. At one point, I had to walk away from the fire service completely — I was burnt out in every sense of the word.

I’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis — a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease — for decades. The job didn’t cause it, but it certainly didn’t help. Managing pain, fatigue, and inflammation became part of everyday life. Over time, I knew I needed something gentler to support my body and mind.

So I started blending tea. Not for a business. Not for anyone else. Just for me.

Like a lot of folks dealing with chronic conditions, I’d tried the strong medicinal teas — the ones that promised benefits but were hard to choke down. They worked, sure, but they didn’t bring any joy. What I really wanted was something that supported healing and tasted good. That’s the gap I set out to bridge: tea as medicine and tea as an everyday ritual.

Those early blends became a daily reset — something grounding, healing, and honest. And eventually, I knew it was time to share that experience with others.

That’s how EMTeas was born — not as a trend or a quick hustle, but as a slow, intentional effort to create something real.

Every tea I craft is made in small batches, by hand, using organic ingredients I trust. I’ve also made a commitment to the planet — all of my packaging, from the tea pouch to the label to the shipping mailer, is 100% compostable.

I’m not here to push products. I’m here to support people — the healers and the healing. Whether you’re recovering from a long shift, managing chronic pain, or just want something comforting to sip before bed, I’ve got something for you.

This blog — Spill the Tea — is where I’ll share more than just ingredients. I’ll talk about wellness, the journey of starting EMTeas, and the everyday stuff that reminds us to slow down and care for ourselves.

Thanks for being here. It means the world.

— Ben
Founder & Tea Crafter
ben@emteasllc.com