Elderberry Family Farms Organic Herbal Loose Leaf Tea, Fruit Blend, Helps with Immune Support, Made With Natural Dried Berries, 3oz - USA Grown

We tried it hot and cold infused. It is terrific!

This tea has an interesting flavor. It's always hard to explain flavors, but I'll try! I've had an elderflower-based beverage, but the berry flavor doesn't remind me of that and doesn't taste similar. Though I don't usually like berry-based teas, this one has the right balance of spices, and those shine through, so it reminds me more of a spicy tea than a fruity one. I like it with or without sugar.Even though this is a nicely sized tin, one serving calls for a tablespoon of tea. That seems like so much! And it's really hard to fit that much in my tea infuser. I have to try and get the product in both sides and still get it shut. That being said, it was a nice surprise to see that the tin contained tea bags with attached strings for those who don't have an infuser or find it cumbersome to put that much product into one.For those who use tea two times (best done back to back to be on the safe side), it works! I'm able to get two servings of good strength from one tablespoon/serving.I truly appreciate how the tin is reusable. The product-related information on it is just stickers, which can be removed, and it's nice enough quality that I do plan to keep it once the tea is gone.

Two of my favorite herbal ingredients when combined make an excellent (and healthful) herbal tea. Honeybush was given that name because its flowers smell like honey. The flavor of honeybush tea is similar to that of Rooibos but tastes quite a bit sweeter, at least to my taste buds. Rooibos has a distinct vanilla-like flavor while Honeybush is as good as its name and delivers a natural honey-like sweetness. It grows in small areas in the southwest and southeast of South Africa. Honeybush tea is rich in a group of antioxidants called polyphenols and research seems to support that honeybush tea’s polyphenols may help prevent, manage, and treat type 2 diabetes.The berries and flowers of Elderberry are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins that research suggests may boost your immune system. There is also evidence that Elderberry can help fight inflammation and reduce stress. Some experts recommend Elderberry be used to help prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms. As with all medical claims, always proceed carefully and engaging in a little research is always wise. Both herbs have been used for quite awhile. Elderberry has been a well-known herbal remedy since at least 400 BC. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek “Father of Medicine,” called the Elder tree his “medicine chest.” In folk medicine, the elderberry is highly valued as one of the world’s most healing and medicinally useful plants.The combination of both make an herbal tea, or "tisane", that is naturally sweet with notes of berry-like tartness. Elderberry sometimes reminds me of black currants, they have a similar rich flavor. This is a very tasty tea with a deep red or purple color depending upon strength. I brewed mine in the cup, adding a teaspoon of Elderberry Honeybush Red Tea and pouring water over it heated to around 190-200 degrees, just below boiling. I let it steep for around 15 minutes because I prefer it a bit stronger. I don't add sweetener, but a teaspoon of honey seems like a natural. I really enjoyed this herbal tea and I recommend it.

This is a nice tea, and I can definitely taste some berries. I like that it contains a lot of elderberries since elderberry is such a powerful anti-viral. It's my first go-to when I feel like a cold or flu is coming on. I'm not sure what the confusion is about the proprietary blend as it's plainly stated on the side of the can. It says Proprietary Blend:Chamomile, rose petals, orange peel, oat straw, lemon balm, lavender and stevia.I really like that this tea came with a pack of biodegradable empty tea bags. They came in very handy and are easy to fill. Otherwise you will need and immerser. This tea should be very good when nursing a cold or as a daily preventative. The taste is good, but not as good as I had hoped, but still good.

The tea is fresh and flavorful. Packed loose in a recyclable metal container with an easy off lid.I like loose tea since there is no waste with bags, strings, and staples, plus I can adjust the strength and brew a full pot at a time.Great flavor clearly from elderberries and hibiscus. Rich red color. It's great hot, but my favorite way is iced.I did not find it necessary to add any extra sweetener, but honey would be a great addition for those who do like a less astringent tea.My only concern is that there is a listing of "proprietary blend" on the ingredients label. No other indication of what this is or even what kind of tea is in this blend. The label indicates that there is caffeine, but it's not clear if it's from the tea or added or something else. I suggest the vendor consider a bit more transparency and release the full ingredients list. With that available, I would revise my rating to five stars.Priced at $20 for three ounces, that's enough to make about 10-15 cups of tea.I do like this tea and recommend it, but with the caveat that it's not clear what's actually in the tin.

These guys nailed it with their Hibiscus Mate Terere loose leaf tea! If you've ever had straight yerba mate tea before, you know its not exactly the most palatable tea when consumed by itself, in its unadulterated form. For this reason I've been adding hibiscus to my mate for years, so this tea is really right up my alley.The hibiscus cuts away the weedy like taste of the mate, leaving you with a highly delectable, superbly nutritious, and ultra stimulating tasty tea. The ratio of hibiscus to mate is spot on, with each tea being fully present in the flavor profile, while also precisely complementing the other. Its a match made in heaven!The tea comes in a tin, with a baggy of filters for you to use. I usually use about a Tbps of loose leaf for 18 ounces of hot water. Highly enjoyable afternoon tea break.