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All about Echinacea Immune Boost, Herbal Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineCaffeine free
What’s in itechinacea root, elderberries, cinnamon, fennel, peppermint, lemongrass, spearmint, rosehips
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 immune go-to when you feel something coming on. Echinacea root is the backbone — traditionally used to rally the immune system at the first sign of trouble. Fennel and peppermint settle the stomach while cinnamon adds warmth. Brew 2 tsp, steep 10 minutes covered. For maximum support, drink 3–4 cups a day at the onset of symptoms — echinacea works best when you hit it hard and early.
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
Peppermint
Mentha x piperita
A natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint that humans have cultivated for centuries. Peppermint's menthol activates TRPM8 cold receptors, creating the sensation of cooling without changing actual temperature. Its rosmarinic acid content is the real pharmacological star in tea — highly water-soluble with genuine anti-inflammatory...
Cool, refreshing, sharp menthol bite, slightly sweet
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
A tropical grass with bright citrus flavor that hides genuine pharmacological activity. Citral — lemongrass's primary compound — relaxes smooth muscle through calcium channel antagonism, addressing the spastic component of digestive discomfort. The surprise: the tea's real bioactives are water-soluble polyphenols (caffeic acid at 20.81...
Bright, lemony, clean, slightly grassy, refreshing
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Rosehips
Rosa canina
The fruit of the wild rose, containing 20 to 40 times more vitamin C than oranges in its fresh form. Here's the catch: most of that vitamin C degrades during drying and steeping. What the tea actually delivers is proanthocyanidins — water-extractable tannin antioxidants —...
Tart, fruity, slightly sweet, cranberry-like
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Peppermint's gentler parent. Where peppermint delivers a sharp menthol punch, spearmint leads with carvone — a softer, sweeter, rounder mint. It is the everyday mint: easy, approachable, and the one to reach for if peppermint is too cold or too strong. It is also the...
Sweet, cool, mild mint, softer than peppermint, refreshing
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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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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
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
Good for
When you feel run down
- Echinacea, traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve the symptoms of colds and upper respiratory infections
- Elderberry and ginger, the other cold-season herbs
- Warm, tingling on the tongue, naturally caffeine-free
- The cup at the first sign of a scratchy throat
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
Add a pinch of our Black Pepper Ground — piperine helps your body absorb more of the polyphenols in every sip. Throw in a slice of fresh ginger or a teaspoon of our Ginger Ground for the warming anti-inflammatory kick this blend is missing.
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Pepper, Black
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Ginger Root, Organic (Spice)
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Cardamom Seed
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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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