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Organic Elder Flower Tea - Alvita
Native to parts of Europe and North America, the Elder Tree (Sambucus) is easily recognized by its delicate clusters of cream-colored flowers that evolve into tiny, dark blue berries. In many ancient traditions, Elder was planted for good luck, and the Serbians would bring a stick of Elder to wedding ceremonies to bring good fortune to the bride and groom. Elder is also well known for its flowers'... [Read More] |
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Organic Uva Ursi Leaves Tea - Alvita
A low growing evergreen shrub found in North America, Europe and Asia, Uva Ursi is also commonly known as bearberry because its vibrant red and pink fruit is a favorite food for bears. The leaves of the uva ursi shrub have been part of traditional folk use dating as far back as the 2nd century. Different cultures worldwide have made use of this beneficial herb which has been traditionally used to ... [Read More] |
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Organic Valerian Root Tea - Alvita
Used for beneficial properties at the time of Hippocrates in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C. Valerian (valeriana officinalis) is native to England Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere to be strong referring to both the health benefits of the plant as well as its distinct odor. It was also referred to as All-Heal during the Middle Ages in Britain. In ce... [Read More] |
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Panax Ginseng Tea - Alvita
One of Asia s most revered tonic herbs Panax Ginseng has been used for over 3000 years and has at times been more prized than gold. Its reputation was so great that it was reserved solely for the use of the Emperor and his household. He would sometimes confer Ginseng upon those who had earned his particular favor. Panax Ginseng is a perennial plant and is also known as Korean Ginseng. Pa... [Read More] |
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Passionflower Tea - Alvita
First documented in 1569 by Spanish explorers in Peru, passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is so named because of the blossom's symbolic resemblance to elements in Christian theology. The herb's primary traditional uses include easing occasional nervous tension and supporting restful sleep.
Alvita Passionflower Tea is made with premium-quality, organic passionflower, and has a pleasantly smoky ar... [Read More] |
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Pau D'Arco Tea - Alvita
Pau D Arco (tabebuia impetiginosa) is a hardy deciduous that is able to withstand severe winds and weather. Pau D Arco trees are found extensively throughout South America Central America Mexico and the Bahamas where it is frequently known as Taheebo . The herb is harvested by peeling the bark from the tree in vertical strips from the ground up to the height of a man. Only the inner ba... [Read More] |
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Peppermint Tea - Alvita
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita), first cultivated in England in the 1750's, quickly gained world popularity due to its unique, refreshing flavor and invigorating effects. It was also noted to have properties that lead to its traditional use as a brewed tea that provides soothing digestive support.
Alvita Peppermint Tea is made with premium-quality, organic peppermint leaves, and delivers a delightf... [Read More] |
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Raspberry Tea - Alvita
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant native to North America. The women of the Potawatomi tribe from the Great Lakes region brewed tea from the leaves, which were hightly valued because of thier unique astringent properties. The tea remains popular among midwives and herbalists today.
Preparation: Place one tea bag in a cup and add 8 oz of boiling water. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Gently squeez... [Read More] |
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Rooibos Tea - Alvita
Rooibos (Red-Bush) leaf called the Tea of Africa is from the fine needle-like leaves of Aspalanthus linearis which grows on the high mountain ranges of the South African Cape region. The leaves make a distinctive tasty reddish brown aromatic tea that is often used as a coffee substitute. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and has less than half the tannins of regular tea so the flavor is... [Read More] |
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Rose Hips Tea - Alvita
Rose Hips (Rosa canina), the fruit of the rose after the flower has bloomed and the petals have fallen, are native to Europe and North America. Rose Hips were once reffered to as the "Food of the Gods" by the ancient Greeks and used for their varied health benefits. During World War II, when faced with a serious shortage of fresh fruits and the subsequent shortage of vitamin C, the g... [Read More] |
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Rosemary Leaf Tea - Alvita
Native to the Mediterranean where warmer temperatures prevail Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) was introduced to Britain by the Romans. Boughs of Rosemary have had many uses in the past. They were carried at weddings used to freshen rooms and burned as incense. They are also used as a pungent flavoring in cooking. The leaves fresh or dried can be used with chicken meats (especially ... [Read More] |
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Sage Tea - Alvita
To the ancients including the Arabians Sage (salvia officinalis) was associated with longevity and was highly prized. The genus name derives from the Latin for salvation . In early Dutch trading days the Chinese preferred Sage tea to their own native tea and gave traders up to four times the quantity of their choicest tea in exchange. The American Indians used it both topically and interna... [Read More] |
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Saw Palmetto Berries Tea - Alvita
A native of coastal dunes of Florida and Texas, Saw Palmetto (Sereona repens) has been an important food soource for the local Indian populations. Native Americans have long consumed the fruit of this tree, harvested honey from its flowers, and the fanlike branches of this palm also made serviceable brooms. The palm-heart or terminal bud of the Saw Palmetto makes an excellent salad or cooked veget... [Read More] |
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