Holistic Health
Ginger and cinnamon give this caffeine-free herbal blend its warming spice. Fennel, licorice and cardamom add gentle sweetness, while orange peel brightens the cup and black pepper lends a light finish. Enjoy it after a meal or whenever you want a richly spiced tea.
Caffeine Free
Origin: Germany
Ingredients: Ginger, Cinnamon Pieces, Licorice, Fennel, Orange Peel, Thyme, Marshmallow Root, Turmeric, Cardamom, Black Peppercorn, Mullein Flowers, Natural Flavor
Brewing Instructions: Use 1-1.5 teaspoons tea to 8 oz water. Steep 4-6 minutes.
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 4–6 minutes, then strain through a paper tea filter or fine cloth.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Apple & Maple Tea Sorbet Float with Holistic Health
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Holistic Health
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup peeled, cored apple, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Maple Sugar
- 2 small scoops lemon sorbet
- ½ cup chilled plain sparkling water
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Holistic Health for 4–6 minutes, then strain through a paper tea filter or fine cloth.
- Stir the sugar into the tea, then chill. Mash the fruit with the maple syrup and divide between two tall glasses.
- Add the cold tea and a scoop of sorbet to each glass. Pour the sparkling water slowly down the sides and serve with spoons.
Ingredient research and safety
This blend contains licorice root. People who are pregnant or who have high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or take medication should ask a healthcare professional about licorice before drinking it regularly. See the NIH overview of licorice root. For research on other individual ingredients, see ginger and turmeric. Research on individual ingredients does not establish the effects of this prepared blend.
Product and wellness information
Information on this page, including references to traditional uses of herbs, is provided for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace professional medical care. Review each product’s ingredients and directions before use, including any “external use only” instructions. If you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, have a medical condition, or are selecting an herbal product for a child, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.