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All about Cold & Flu, Herbal Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineCaffeine free
What’s in itelderflowers, moringa, thyme, elderberries, echinacea
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
Your first line of defence when something's coming on. Thyme and elderflower team up for traditional cold and flu support — thyme for the chest, elderflower for the sweats. Brew strong (2 tsp, steep 7–10 minutes covered to keep the volatile compounds in the cup) and breathe in the steam before you sip. Best at the first sign of a scratchy throat — don't wait until you're already down.
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
Elderberry
Sambucus nigra
The dark berry of the cold season in European tradition — elderberry syrup is one of those things a grandmother made. Its anthocyanins are the same class of pigment as hibiscus's, which is the chemistry behind how often the two are blended. One honest note...
Deep berry, slightly tart, earthy undertones, wine-like when concentrated
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
The most popular cold-season herb in North America, and one of the most argued about. The trial evidence is mixed and leans mildly positive when it is taken early and often; most of the negative trials used too little, too late. Its alkamides are responsible...
Mildly floral, slightly tingling on the tongue (from alkamides), earthy
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Moringa
Moringa oleifera
Called the miracle tree across the tropics, and for once some of the hype has substance — as a food. Dried moringa leaf is unusually nutrient-dense: gram for gram it carries more vitamin A than carrots, more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach....
Green, earthy, slightly spinach-like, mild bitterness, nutty undertones
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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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Flower · Caffeine-free
Elderflower
Sambucus nigra
The other half of the elder — flowers in early summer, berries in autumn, from the same strong-scented tree. Elderflower is muscat-sweet, floral and faintly honeyed, and quite unlike the dark winey elderberry. One product carries it.
Muscat-sweet, floral and faintly honeyed — nothing like the dark winey elderberry
Good for
When you feel run down
- Echinacea, elderberry and ginger, traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve the symptoms of colds and flu
- Peppermint, traditionally used as an expectorant to help relieve congestion
- Hot, sharp and naturally caffeine-free
- The cup for when you are already under the weather
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
Crush one of our Cardamom Whole pods into the cup — the eucalyptol stacks with the thyme for extra respiratory support. Add our Cloves Whole for a traditional antimicrobial one-two punch that herbalists have used for centuries.
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Cardamom Seed
Regular price From $7.99 CADRegular price -
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Ginger Root, Organic (Spice)
Regular price From $5.99 CADRegular price
Reviews
What the time-travelers say
206 of the shop’s 213 reviews are five stars — left by people who actually bought the tea
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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
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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
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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