Alvita

Since ancient times, sage (Salvia officinalis) has been associated with good health.* The herb’s Latin name, Salvia, translates into “to be saved.” In Chinese, Indian, and North American herbal practices, tea made from sage leaves has been used as a soothing, cooling digestive aid.*

Alvita Sage Tea is made with premium-quality, organic sage leaves, and produces a peppery fragrance with a mildly astringent flavor.

Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) and Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) are indigenous to North America and were highly valued by Native American tribes such as the Cherokee and Iroquois. These herbs became popular throughout the United States during the mid-1800’s, and remain some of the most popular plants among Western herbalists.

Alvita Echinacea & Goldenseal Tea is made with premium-quality, organic Echinacea herb and root plus goldenseal root, and produces an amber-colored tea with a mild, slightly bitter flavor.

Echinacea is derived from the Greek word “echinos,” meaning “hedgehog.” This is in reference to the plant’s prickly cone-shaped seed head. Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea are native to North America and were frequently used by the Plains Indians to support healthy immune function.*

Alvita Echinacea Tea is made with premium-quality, organic Echinacea herb and root, and exudes a flavor and aroma reminiscent of harvested grain.

The virtues of goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) were first introduced to European settlers by the Iroquois and other Native American tribes, who traditionally used the root of the herb as a clothing dye as well as to support a healthy digestive tract.*

Alvita Goldenseal Tea is made with premium-quality, organic goldenseal root, and produces a vibrant yellow-orange color with a mildly bitter flavor and distinct aroma.

Often considered a pesky weed, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is of great value to herbalists throughout the world. Besides its traditional use to support liver function, the roasted taproot is ground and enjoyed as a coffee substitute.*

Alvita Dandelion Root Tea is made with premium-quality, organic dandelion root, and exudes an enjoyable roasted and nutty flavor and aroma.

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant native to North America. The women of the Potawatomi tribe from the Great Lakes region brewed tea from the leaves, which were highly valued because of their unique astringent properties. The tea remains popular among midwives and herbalists today.

Alvita Raspberry Tea is made with premium-quality, organic raspberry leaves, and produces an amber colored tea with a mild herbal aroma and a flavor reminiscent of traditional green tea.

First documented in 1569 by Spanish explorers in Peru, passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is so named because of the blossom’s symbolic resemblance to elements in Christian theology. The herb’s primary traditional uses include easing occasional nervous tension and supporting restful sleep.*

Alvita Passionflower Tea is made with premium-quality, organic passionflower, and has a pleasantly smoky aroma and flavor.