Alvita Teas

Manufacturer: Alvita Teas Rooibos (Red-Bush) leaf, called the Tea of Africa, is from the fine, needle-like leaves of Aspalanthus linearis, which grows on the high mountain ranges of the South African Cape region. The leaves make a distinctive tasty, reddish brown aromatic tea that is often used as a coffee substitute. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas A perennial with male and female plants, Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to four feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched. The sting causes a burning sensation. This is because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that breaks off easily, allowing the liquid inside, formic acid, [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas Used for beneficial properties at the time of Hippocrates in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., Valerian (valeriana officinalis) is native to England, Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere, to be strong referring to both the health benefits of the plant as well as its [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas Native to Eurasia and first used by ancient Egyptians, Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has daisy-like flowers and a long and storied history as a gentle, soothing herb. In traditional German herbalism, Chamomile was so popular it was called alles zutraut, meaning

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas The practice of drinking Green Tea (camellia sinensis) was brought to Japan by monks returning from their studies at the great Zen monasteries of 12th century China. For then, tea functioned as an aid to meditation, as a health aid, and as a tool to propagate Zen. As the years went by, [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas Because of its strong smell, Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) has a history of use as a cleansing herb. The earliest reference to the plant dates back to the 7th century when it was used to clean and improve the smell of kitchens and sickrooms. Native to central and southern Europe and western Asia. [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas A native of the coastal dunes of Florida and Texas, Saw Palmetto (Sereona repens) has been an important food source for the local Indian populations. Native Americans have long consumed the fruit of this tree, harvested honey from its flowers, and the fanlike branches of this palm also made serviceable brooms. The [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas Often brewed as a coffee substitute, the roots of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) can also be used as an ingredient in root beer. The cleaned, raw roots can also be sliced into salads or cooked and added to other vegetables. The taproot is white on the inside and dark brown on the outside [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas Parsley (petroselinum crispum) is best known as a plate garnish that is not used only for decorative purposes, but also works as an after-dinner breath mint to reduce mouth odor. This is due to Chlorophyll, abundant in fresh parsley, which does indeed absorb odors. Parsley is also a good source of iron [...]

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Manufacturer: Alvita Teas With a recorded history in China dating from the 4th century B.C., Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used extensively throughout the centuries for both culinary and health purposes. The name Ginger is derived from the Sanskrit gringa or horn and vera meaning body, in reference to the shape of the root. Peppermint [...]

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