The noble Rooibos organic tea comes from Africa. Rooibos is harvested from February to April. The tea is from the small red leaf and stem parts of rooibos. The entire plant is dried, cut into small pieces and fermented. Therefore, there is essentially only one quality level of tea. Rooibos is caffeine-free and can therefore be drunk at any time, even in the evening and whether hot or cold as an iced tea. It is therefore the ideal thirst quencher.

Honeybush comes from South Africa and is harvested from February to April. These are unfermented, green rooibos.

According to Hildegard von Bingen, sage helps with gallbladder disorders and has an anti-inflammatory effect, but also dries out. Sage can also be used to gargle with a sore throat and helps against loss of appetite. Furthermore, sage is known as an antipyretic and dental cleaning agent, as it is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiperspirant. Sage is good for inflammation in the throat area but also for inflammation of the gums.

According to Hildegard von Bingen, licorice helps against hoarseness and gastrointestinal diseases, especially stomach ulcers. Licorice is often processed into liquorice. Licorice is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect and is therefore good for coughs and diseases of the upper respiratory tract, but also for gastritis and stomach pain. In East Asia, liquorice is sometimes even used to treat hepatitis.

According to Hildegard von Bingen, lemon balm helps against tiredness and sadness, difficulties falling asleep and stomach problems.

According to Hildegard von Bingen, stinging nettle is said to have a cleansing effect on the stomach. It is also expectorant, good against metabolic disorders and antirheumatic. In general, stinging nettle is used for inflammatory diseases and for flushing and cleaning. It can also be used as a hair conditioner and is slightly hydrating, thus contributing to the natural detox and elimination of toxins from the body, thereby removing inflammatory substances from the body.

Tulsi (lat. Ocimum tenuiflorum), the holy Indian basil, is the perfect addition to your yoga practice after a stressful day. It is common in traditional Ayurveda medicine, has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory (especially sore throat) and stress-relieving effects. Tulsi contains eugenol, polyphenols and flavanoids.

According to Hildegard von Bingen, lavender is mainly used to relieve lung and liver problems. It helps with inner restlessness and insomnia. Lavender is also popular in folk medicine for flatulence and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used against migraines and has a calming effect.

Of course, like all the teas in the B.Tealy collection, this tea is also an organic certified tea according to DE-ÖKO-039.