Tea for Colds

Tea for Colds – A Traditional Blend of 10 Botanicals

Tea for Colds brings together ten certified organic botanicals with longstanding histories in traditional herbal preparations for the colder months of the year.

Featuring Echinacea Root and Herb, Boneset, Burdock Root, Ginger Root, Tulsi, Nettle Leaf, Chamomile Flowers, Cinnamon and Mullein Leaf, this naturally caffeine-free blend combines aromatic herbs, warming spices and earthy roots in a distinctive herbal infusion.

A full-flavoured tea to enjoy warm, particularly when a fragrant cup of herbal tea is most welcome.

A Tradition of Cold-Season Herbal Preparations

Herbal teas have long been part of traditional seasonal practices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Echinacea has a particularly established place in North American herbal traditions, while Boneset was historically used in preparations associated with feverish illnesses and seasonal respiratory complaints.

Ginger, Cinnamon and Tulsi contribute warming, aromatic characteristics, while Chamomile and Mullein have long histories in traditional herbal preparations associated with respiratory comfort.

Together, these botanicals reflect several different herbal traditions brought together in one carefully composed blend.

Ten Botanicals, Thoughtfully Combined

Echinacea Root – A traditional North American botanical widely recognized for its historical use in preparations associated with immune function and seasonal respiratory health.

Echinacea Herb – The aerial portions of Echinacea, offering another traditionally used part of this familiar North American botanical.

Boneset Herb – Eupatorium perfoliatum, an herb historically used in North American herbal medicine, particularly in traditional preparations associated with feverish colds and seasonal discomfort.

Burdock Root – An earthy root traditionally valued in European and Asian herbal practices, particularly in preparations associated with digestion and general well-being.

Ginger Root – A warming, aromatic root with a long history in Ayurvedic and other traditional herbal systems, especially in preparations associated with digestive comfort.

Tulsi (Holy Basil) – A celebrated Ayurvedic herb traditionally associated with vitality and the body's response to stress.

Nettle Leaf – A nutrient-containing green herb traditionally enjoyed in nourishing herbal infusions.

Chamomile Flower – Delicate flowers with a familiar apple-like aroma and a long history in traditional preparations associated with relaxation and comfort.

Cinnamon Chips – Fragrant pieces of cinnamon bark that add warmth, natural sweetness and gentle spice.

Mullein Leaf – A traditional European and North American herb historically used in herbal preparations associated with respiratory comfort.

Warming, Aromatic & Naturally Caffeine Free

Tea for Colds offers a layered herbal flavour, combining the earthy character of Echinacea, Burdock and Boneset with the warming spice of Ginger and Cinnamon.

Tulsi contributes its distinctive aromatic notes, while Chamomile adds a gentle floral character. Nettle and Mullein round out the blend with mild green, herbaceous flavours.

Naturally caffeine free, this tea can be enjoyed without the caffeine found in conventional black or green tea.

Ingredients: Organic Echinacea root, Organic Echinacea herb, Organic Boneset herb, Organic Burdock root, Organic Ginger root, Organic Tulsi, Organic Nettle leaf, Organic Chamomile flower, Organic Cinnamon chips, Organic Mullein leaf

Tea type: Herbal Tea Blend
Botanical ingredients: 10
Form: Loose Herbal Tea Blend with small tea-cut root and bark pieces
Caffeine: Naturally caffeine free
Blended and packaged by: Samadhi Teahouse

Brewing Recommendations

Add 2 teaspoons of Tea for Colds to 250 ml of freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for approximately 7–15 minutes, then strain thoroughly and enjoy.

For a fuller, more robust herbal flavour, steep toward the longer end of the recommended time.

Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove the fine hairs naturally present on Mullein Leaf.

Cautions & Warnings

This blend contains Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), which may contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) associated with liver toxicity. Do not use internally unless the finished blend has been appropriately assessed for PA content and suitability for consumption.

Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Not recommended for children.

Avoid use if you have a known allergy to Echinacea, Chamomile, Boneset or other plants in the Asteraceae family.

Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have an autoimmune condition, liver disease, take immunosuppressant medications, or have another existing health condition.

Consult a healthcare practitioner before combining this blend with prescription medications or using it regularly.

Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.