Tea
Summer is on its way! Beat the heat by chilling some of the brews below. We proudly carry Mountain Rose Herbs organic teas.
Infusion = Tea made from leaves, flowers and light material. Put 1-2 teaspoons of herbal tea material into a brewing utensil of your choice and place in a 6-8 oz size cup. Add lightly boiled water and allow it to steep for 3-5 minutes. For a more "medicinal" effect steep 15-30 minutes. Will keep refrigerated for 24 hours.
Decoction = Tea made from bark, roots, seeds, twigs and berries. Put 1-3 tablespoons of cut herb, seed, root, bark, etc into a pot of water (16-32 oz) and allow to sit in non-boiled water for at least 5-10 minutes. Set on stove and bring to a slow boil, then turn down to a simmer for 10-30 minutes. Strain and drink. Will keep about 72 hours if refrigerated. Most decoctions can also be brewed via single cup through a regular infusion process as noted above, but without the strength. *The information below is for educational purposes only* Teas 5th Chakra Tea - Certified Organic Formerly Throat Soother tea. A warm and fruity decoction blend, sure to improve communication. Great for tickly, sore throats and very tasty too. Contains: Licorice root, marshmallow root, echinacea purpurea root, orange peel, cinnamon bark, ginger root, fennel seed, and clove. Assam Tea - Certified Organic Delivers a full-bodied flavor, which is both dark and malty. Lightly caffeinated and contains antioxidants. Contains: Black tea Dream Blend - Certified Organic This light and minty tea is enjoyable after eating a large or rich dinner and is a perfect night-cap after a long day. Contains: Peppermint, chamomile, gotu kola, mugwort, damiana leaf, rosemary, rose petals, and stevia Essiac Blend - Certified Organic Essiac has a mild and pleasant taste, although some of its herbs can aggravate certain preexisting conditions. Consult a licensed physician before using essiac for any reason. Contains: Burdock root, sheep sorrel powder, slippery elm bark powder, and turkey rhubarb root powder Fidnemed Nighttime Tea - Certified Organic Fidnemed means a sacred and quiet forest grove. Relax, and enjoy some of this full flavored infusion blend after a hectic day. We almost called this "Sleep on Rocks" because it works so well. Contains: Lemon balm, hibiscus flowers, skullcap, passionflower, hops flowers, valerian root, and lavender flowers. Firefly Chai - Certified Organic This blend offers a slightly smoother flavor than traditional black tea based chai teas and leaves a semi-sweet linger to the palate. Contains: Ginger root, cinnamon bark, red rooibos tea, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla bean Flashes Blend - Certified Organic Great for anyone feeling hot or overwhelmed. Brew up a pot as needed, or refrigerate to enhance the cooling effect. Contains: Sage, motherwort, dandelion, violet leaves, chickweed, elder flowers, and oatstraw Forests Blend - Certified Organic This warm decoction is great for the respiratory and chest regions. Offers an initial spicy flavor with a sweet honey finish. Contains: Cinnamon bark, fennel seed, ginger root, licorice root, orange peel, elecampane root, echinacea purpurea root, marshmallow root, and white oak bark Green Rooibos Tea - Certified Organic Green rooibos is a hearty tea with a slightly herbal aftertaste. Brews a soft golden color. Contains: Green rooibos Happy Tummy Tea - Certified Organic Support your healthy stomach with this soothing and yummy drink. Contains: Catnip, spearmint, lemongrass, calendula flowers, skullcap, rosemary, sage leaf, and fennel seed. Herbal Coffee - Certified Organic This coffee alternative is rooty, roasted, and caffeine free. Creates a heavy, dark, and rich flavor with an earthy and roasted aroma. Contains: Hibiscus flowers, rosehips, lemongrass, orange peel, spearmint, rose petals, and stevia Honeybush Tea - Certified Organic Smooth and fruitful body that is completely free of flavoring agents and other ingredients. Great iced! Contains: Honeybush Honeyroo Tea - Certified Organic Brewing up a pot of this aromatic tea conjures the heady aromas of of late summer berries, roses, and honey. Delicious iced. Contains: Red rooibos and honeybush Lemon Tea - Certified Organic This infusion has just the right amount of citrusy tang and is great for children. Initially delivering a tart flavor, this tea produces a soft citrus finish. Contains: Lemon verbena, green rooibos tea, lemon balm, lemon peel, lemongrass, flavor of lemon Mint Tea - Certified Organic Delightful, refreshing, and invigorating. Mint tea goes great with lemon or honey and is enjoyed by all ages. Contains: Peppermint, spearmint, peppermint flavoring Nurse-Me Rhyme Tea - Certified Organic This delicious and invigorating blend is formulated to support healthy lactation for all of you wonderful mommies. Nurse-Me Rhyme Tea is mildly sweet and reminiscent of chamomile. Contains: Red rooibos tea, raspberry leaf, lemon balm, fenugreek seed, fennel seed, marshmallow root, blessed thistle, rosehips, anise seed Oolong Tea - Certified Organic Beautiful, tasty, full-bodied, healthy, and with a mildly smooth aftertaste. Highly recommended to those that enjoy the health benefits of green tea but have a hard time with its lingering, semi-bitter taste. Contains: Green and black tea Orange Spice Tea - Certified Organic A very robust and fragrant blend sure to give you pleasure. Has an initial floral taste with a slightly smoked-spice finish. Contains: Black tea, orange peel, cinnamon chips, and cloves Peace Blend - Certified Organic Traditionally, this blend was used to encouraged relaxation. Floral and minty with just a hint of spice, this tea will take the stress out of life for a while. Contains: Chamomile flowers, spearmint, lavender, cinnamon bark, passionflower, and rose petals Red Rooibos Tea - Certified Organic Rooibos holds a superior, natural sweetness that is unsurpassed. High in antioxidants, trace minerals, and nutrients. Contains: Red rooibos Vanilla Black Tea - Certified Organic This blend creates a deep and invigorating taste with vanilla and floral tones and a crisp and sweet aroma with an intoxicating vanilla note. Contains: Assam tea, vanilla beans, chrysanthemum flowers, and vanilla flavoring Vanilla Rooibos Tea - Certified Organic Offers all the benefits of regular rooibos tea, but with a rich and delightful vanilla vanilla flavor. Contains: Red rooibos, vanilla beans, and vanilla flavor Winter Spice Tea - Certified Organic A warming winter blend and a great stress reducer. A spicy, festive and delicious decoction. Contains: Eleuthero root, cinnamon, sarsaparilla root, orange peel, licorice root, roasted dandelion root, ginger root, cardamom, and cloves. Yerbe Mate - Certified Organic Yerbe Mate contains over 196 active compounds while providing a refreshingly bold flavor. Traditionally, this tea was shared by family and friends to show complete acceptance and trust of one another. Contains: Yerbe mate leaves |