Seasonal Comfort Herbal Tea

Seasonal Comfort Herbal Tea

The herbs in Seasonal Comfort Herbal Tea have long histories of traditional use in botanical preparations. Sage and thyme are familiar culinary and aromatic herbs that have also been investigated in scientific research for their botanical constituents and traditional applications. Echinacea is particularly well known in the scientific literature for investigations involving seasonal respiratory conditions, although findings have varied according to the species, preparation, and study design.

Nettle, yarrow, elderflower, and meadowsweet have also attracted research interest for their naturally occurring phytochemicals and traditional herbal applications.

The blend brings these varied botanical ingredients together in a loose-leaf infusion with a distinctive combination of savoury, floral, minty, and gently tart flavours.

Ingredients

Sage leaf and stem, lemon balm leaf, echinacea root, yarrow flower, peppermint leaf, nettle leaf, thyme leaf, hibiscus flower, meadowsweet leaf and flower, elderflower, red raspberry, oregano.

Research on Individual Ingredients

This blend contains several botanicals with a long history of use in seasonally-focused herbal preparations, while the lemon balm, peppermint, and meadowsweet help round out the flavour profile of the finished cup. A number of the principal ingredients have been investigated independently in scientific research. Here are some links for those interested in exploring the published literature:

• Sage (Salvia officinalis)  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16504956/
• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24554461/  and  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21173411/
• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42316569/
• Peppermint (Mentha piperita) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3370851/
• Nettle (Urtica dioica) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2192379/
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17063641/
• Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7347422/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10220542/  and  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7443157/

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.

Directions

Add 1 teaspoon of herbs per 1 cup freshly boiled water; cover and steep 5–20 minutes, then strain. For a stronger preparation, gently simmer if desired. Enjoy plain or sweeten to taste.

Related Herbal Teas

Explore other loose-leaf botanical blends in the YumNaturals Superfoods & Teas collection, including Seasonal Botanical Tea Blend, Change of Season Support Botanical Blend, and Airway Botanical Tea Blend. Each features its own distinctive combination of aromatic herbs.

Safety / Important Information

Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.
This blend contains meadowsweet, which contains salicylate-related constituents. Do not use if allergic to aspirin or salicylates unless cleared by a healthcare professional. Individuals with known sensitivities to plants in the Asteraceae family should also review the ingredients carefully.
Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Follow the approved preparation and serving instructions.