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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well
— Miranda A. Verified
All about Ayurvedic Throat Coat, Herbal Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineCaffeine free
What’s in itlicorice, fennel, cinnamon, orange peel, ginger, thyme, marshmallow root, mullein, dried lemon juice, cardamom, black peppercorns, curcuma
How to brew it
- 212°F / 100°C
- Steep 5–7 minutes COVERED
- Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz
- Covering traps the volatile oils that carry most of the flavour
Beyond the cup
The sore throat specialist. Marshmallow root coats and protects the throat while thyme and licorice go after the inflammation underneath. Traditionally used at the first sign of throat irritation, scratchiness, and seasonal discomfort. The turmeric and black pepper are in there for a reason — they're an ancient anti-inflammatory team. Steep covered for 10 minutes and breathe in the steam before your first sip. One or two cups a day — don't overdo the licorice if you have blood pressure concerns.
What’s in it
Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
The universal connector — ginger appears in more products than any other ingredient in the collection. The dried root is chemically distinct from fresh ginger: drying converts gingerols to shogaols, which are about twice as pungent, and that is why dried ginger tastes deeper and...
Pungent, warm, slightly sweet, citrusy (fresh); warm, mellow, deep (dried)
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Orange Peel
Citrus sinensis
Previously dismissed as 'just citrus,' orange peel contains hesperidin — a flavanone with genuine anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular evidence — plus polymethoxyflavones that show remarkable metabolic activity in preclinical studies. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, aged tangerine peel (chen pi) is one of the most prescribed herbs....
Bright, citrusy, slightly bitter, aromatic
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Naturally about fifty times sweeter than sugar, licorice root is the harmoniser — it makes other herbs taste better while adding a deep, warm, anise-like sweetness of its own. It is one of the most used herbs in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. It...
Intensely sweet, warm, slightly earthy, anise-like
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
One of Europe's oldest respiratory herbs — documented since Dioscorides in the 1st century CE — yet with zero human respiratory clinical trials. The three-pronged respiratory mechanism is mechanistically sound even without clinical proof: saponins reduce bronchial mucus surface tension (expectorant), mucilage coats irritated tissue...
Mild, slightly sweet, earthy, gentle — blends easily
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Marshmallow Root
Althaea officinalis
The original marshmallow — before sugar and gelatin took over, the confection was made from this root's mucilage. Marshmallow root contains 5–11.6% mucilage (arabinogalactans, rhamnogalacturonans) that forms a physical bioadhesive film coating the throat and digestive lining. This is the most honest mechanism in the...
Mild, slightly sweet, viscous/mucilaginous, neutral — coats the mouth pleasantly
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
A sweet, anise-scented seed — the anethole in it is the same compound that makes anise and star anise taste the way they do, though the three plants are unrelated. Fennel is the sausage seed and the after-dinner seed at once: nineteen products here carry...
Sweet, anise-like, green and warm; toasted seeds pop and deepen
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Spice · Caffeine-free
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum, C. burmannii, C. loureiroi
The inner bark of a laurel tree, peeled, dried and curled into quills. Three different trees are sold under the one name, and the shop carries all three: Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum), the soft, papery, floral one from Sri Lanka; Korintje (C. burmannii) from the Kerinci...
Sweet, woody, warm — Ceylon floral and citrusy, Korintje smooth and familiar, Saigon bold and fiery-sweet
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
A small woody-stemmed Mediterranean shrub, dried. Thyme is the first herb into a stew and the one that survives longest in it — unlike most dried herbs, it improves with long cooking rather than fading. Eleven products carry it, from poultry seasoning and herbes de...
Warm, earthy, woody and resinous, with a minty, peppery edge that deepens as it cooks
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Spice · Caffeine-free
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
Green pods holding small black seeds, from a ginger-family plant of the Western Ghats — floral, resinous and eucalyptus-cool, quite unlike anything else in the cupboard. It is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla, which is why it is...
Floral, resinous, eucalyptus-cool and sweet-warm; the main volatiles are terpinyl acetate and eucalyptol
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Spice · Caffeine-free
Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
The dried unripe berry of a climbing vine — the mill on every table, and the most travelled object in any kitchen. Black, white and green pepper are all the same berry, picked at different moments and treated differently: black is picked unripe and dried...
Warm, woody, resinous and sharp; the bite is piperine, roughly a hundredth as potent as capsaicin
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Spice · Caffeine-free
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
A ginger-family rhizome, boiled, dried and ground to a powder so yellow it stains everything it touches. In sixteen products here it is doing two jobs: colour, which is most of why it is in a curry powder or a mustard, and a gently bitter,...
Earthy, warm, gently bitter and peppery, with a musky root smell; it colours everything gold
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Fruit · Caffeine-free
Lemon
Citrus × limon
Dried lemon — the fruit, the powder and the dried juice, as distinct from the dried peel sold separately as a spice. The difference is real: peel is aroma with no acid, while dried lemon and lemon powder bring the sourness too, which is what...
Sharp, clean sourness with bright citrus aroma; the acid is what distinguishes it from lemon peel
Good for
When you're stuffed up
- Marshmallow root and licorice, traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve a sore throat
- Traditionally used as demulcents — herbs that coat and soothe
- Sweet, slippery and naturally caffeine-free
- The cup singers, teachers and anyone who talks for a living keep close
These teas are foods, sold as such. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What it goes with
Double down on the throat relief. Our Sage is one of the few herbs with clinical evidence specifically for sore throats — steep it right alongside. Our Cloves Ground adds natural numbing action (the same compound dentists use) for immediate comfort.
Where it takes you
Reviews
What the time-travelers say
5.0 from 3 reviews of this one, and 206 of the shop’s 213 are five stars
Write a reviewThe best tea!
This is my and my family's absolute favourite tea whenever one of us is feeling a bit under the weather. It has a delicious flavou…
This is my and my family's absolute favourite tea whenever one of us is feeling a bit under the weather. It has a delicious flavour all on its own and it's so soothing if you have a sore throat! We absolutely love it and I've recommended it to all of my family and friends when they're feeling sick too :)
— Kristin H.
Love it!!
Would definitely recommend, felt really soothing ♥️♥️
— Mayna M. Verified
teas
love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well
— Miranda A. Verified
The best tea!
This is my and my family's absolute favourite tea whenever one of us is feeling a bit under the weather. It has a delicious flavou…
This is my and my family's absolute favourite tea whenever one of us is feeling a bit under the weather. It has a delicious flavour all on its own and it's so soothing if you have a sore throat! We absolutely love it and I've recommended it to all of my family and friends when they're feeling sick too :)
— Kristin H.
Love it!!
Would definitely recommend, felt really soothing ♥️♥️
— Mayna M. Verified
Great products and great service
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.
— Nick C. Verified
Great tea
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!
— Zoe R. Verified
Maple Peach
The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.
— Gerda S. Verified
Always handy
I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.
— Jennifer D. Verified
Great stuff
This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks
— Dave G. Verified
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!
— Erin Poeta P. Verified
Delicious
I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!
— Jessica A. Verified
Great flavorful tea
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.
— Joel R. Verified
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!
— Ted H. Verified
teas
love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well
— Miranda A. Verified
4 stars
It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!
— Merrilee B. Verified
Bancha with a splash of lemon
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!
— Monika F. Verified
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