Mullein is an herbal remedy that may provide numerous beneficial health properties. It is rich in several vitamins and minerals and may offer antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.

All about Mullein - Organic, Herbal Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineCaffeine free
TasteMild, slightly sweet, earthy, gentle — blends easily
What’s in itMullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus)
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

212°F / 100°C — Steep 10–15 minutes — Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz — MUST strain through fine cloth or coffee filter (remove trichome hairs) — Blends well with thyme and ginger

Beyond the cup

One of the oldest respiratory herbs in European tradition. Mullein has been reached for during cough, congestion, and bronchial irritation since the 1st century. The leaf works three ways: loosening mucus, soothing irritated airways, and calming inflammation. Steep 1–2 tsp for 10–15 minutes and strain through a fine cloth or coffee filter — the tiny leaf hairs need to be filtered out or they'll irritate your throat.

  • Mullein - Organic loose leaf tea, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Mullein - Organic with a late-summer field at dusk in old Europe
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  • Mullein - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Mullein - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
Good for

When you're stuffed up

  • Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an expectorant to help relieve congestion
  • Traditionally used to help relieve a dry cough
  • Soft, hay-like and naturally caffeine-free — strain it well, the leaf is fuzzy
  • The cup for a chest that will not clear
What the research looked at

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant, to help relieve coughs and chest congestion.
Also traditionally used as a demulcent — its mucilage coats and soothes.
One of the oldest continuously used respiratory herbs in European tradition.
Naturally caffeine-free and very mild. Strain it well: the leaf hairs are the reason mullein is always filtered twice.

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

Mullein and our Thyme are the classic European respiratory duo — thyme's antimicrobial power complements mullein's soothing and loosening action. Add Ginger Ground for extra warmth and Star Anise for an antiviral boost.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Mullein →

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