Tea x3 Sampler Bundle: Herbal Calm

Description

At the end of a long day, a warm cup of herbal goodness can really lighten the spirits, ease the nerves and soothe the heart and belly.  Especially on days when we have had a little too much caffeine, or just too much stress,  calming herbs like these can help us transition into relaxation and healthy rest. Sleepy Time is a great end of day tea with chamomile and lavender, Bianca Chamomile Orange Blend is a soothing stomach tonic and sleep aid ripe with zesty chamomile, and Egyptian Hibiscus brings zingy flavor packed with Vitamin C.

3 packages of 2 oz each, this bundle includes:

Lavender Sleepy Time BCT Premium Blend

Our most popular BCT Premium Blend! A deeply soothing cup, the captivating scent and delicious flavors of lavender and lemon are entrancing and relaxing.

Lavender reduces stress and promotes sleep. It improves mood and reduces inflammation. The antioxidant properties of lavender are legendary.

Chamomile also regulates sleep and reduces stress levels. It is antioxidant-rich and anti-inflammatory. Chamomile contains a phenolic compound that is linked to fighting bacterial infections in the body.

Spearmint protects against fungal infections and soothes indigestion.

Steeping Time – 4-5 Minutes

Water Temp – 212 F

Chamomile, lavender flowers, spearmint leaves, and lemon peel.

Bianca Chamomile Orange Blend

A delicious pairing of two lovely flowers, with bright orange complimenting both. When steeped shortly, the infusion is golden and fragrant with soothing chamomile blossoms, a stomach tonic, and sleep aid. Steep it longer to really get the most out of the orange peel and hibiscus – the liquid becomes more red and succulent, with strong lingering cranberry notes.

Chamomile begins to turn bitter if steeped too long, but we tasted a cup steeped for 15 minutes, and it was well-balanced with all flavors presenting superbly. When steeping long, remember to use a covered teapot or cover your cup to retain maximum heat. A squeeze of lemon and a little honey or sugar amplify sweet and sour flavors of hibiscus and orange and also compliment the minty-cool chamomile. Try it iced as a relaxing summer refreshment.

Steeping Time: 5 – 7 Minutes

Water Temp: 195 – 212 °F

Ingredients: Chamomile blossoms, orange peel, hibiscus, and orange flavor.

Egyptian Hibiscus

Several of our herbal blends are accented with tart, bright red hibiscus flowers.  We are now pleased to offer 100% pure Egyptian Hibiscus! The stunning deep magenta hue of this cup lets you know that it is packed full of bright zingy flavor.  Often compared to cranberry, hibiscus is extremely tart – in fact about 15-30% of the herb is made up of organic acids including ascorbic, citric, malic, and tartaric acids, as well as a unique compound known as “hibiscus acid.”  A cup of hibiscus infusion has about 10x as much Vitamin C as a cup of orange juice!

Technically, Hibiscus encompasses a very large genus of plants that grow in warm regions all over the world, also commonly called “rose mallow” or “rose of sharon.”  One particular variety (Hibiscus sabdariffa) known as “roselle” is most often used for herbal infusions.  Roselle is an annual with big showy flowers that boast white petals and a shiny scarlet calyx (the outer part of the flower that later transforms into seed pods).  The unusually thick, fleshy calyces are removed from the plant, then dried, cut, and sifted to make a high quality herb which will infuse quickly into your teapot. The vibrant crimson color is partly from anthocyanins – the same powerful antioxidants that can be found in blueberries and Kenyan Purple Tea.  Hibiscus is used as an herbal tonic to boost the immune system, decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure, and maintain healthy cholesterol.  It also has powerful cooling effects and mild diuretic properties (in the Middle East it is used as a gentle way to treat constipation).

Steeping Time: 3-5 minutes

Water Temp: 212 F

Hibiscus flowers, cut
We encourage you to experiment with your own hibiscus blends – mix with green or black tea, rooibos, any type of sweet spices, lemon/lime, sugar or honey.  Use cold hibiscus infusion to punch up fruit juices or cocktails, or whatever you want!