Lemon Herbs & Myrtle – Herbal Infusion

Brew & Taste

The infusion is a light golden yellow color and has a distinctly refreshing aroma reminiscent of a freshly cut lemon. The first noticeable impression in the taste is the slight lemony note of verbena and lemongrass, followed by the mildly sweet note of apples. Spearmint adds a pleasant lightness and a cool finish while lemon peel helps build up the juicy character. The entire blend feels pure and harmonious, yet extremely refreshing. This tea tastes great hot, but it's just as good as an iced tea, especially in the summer heat.

Origins

The distinctly fresh and harmonious flavor of the Citrus Herbs & Myrtle herbal tea is the result of a careful selection process including ingredients from all over the world. Each brings something different to the blend – an intense lemon aroma, a subtle minty freshness, or a pleasantly soothing character. Three of them, however, are so interesting that they deserve a closer look.

The first of these, lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora), is an aromatic herb native to South America (specifically Argentina, Chile, and Peru). Today, it's also cultivated in the Mediterranean, where it thrives in the warm and sunny climate. Verbena grows as a branched shrub reaching a height of up to 2 meters. It has narrow, lance-shaped light green leaves that give off an intense lemon scent when disturbed. It is precisely because of its scent and the subsequent emotional comfort in stressful situations that made lemon verbena a popular component of many herbal blends.

Lemon verbena contains:

• essential oils with a high citral content,
• flavonoids,
• polyphenols,
• antioxidants.

The second prominent ingredient is lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). It's a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia; you can find it in India, Sri Lanka, or Thailand. It forms dense clumps of long, narrow leaves resembling ornamental grasses. Its fresh citrus aroma is a common feature not only in tea blends but also in Asian cuisine. Lemongrass thrives in hot and humid climates, where it grows rapidly and develops a high content of aromatic essential oils.

Lemongrass is valued for:

• citral,
• geraniol,
• limonene,
• and antioxidants.

Thirdly, let’s mention the lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora), an evergreen tree native to the subtropical regions of Queensland, Australia. In the wild, it can grow up to 8 meters tall, but rather than the height, you'll be impressed by its dense crown full of glossy green leaves. It is precisely these leaves that hold an exceptionally intense lemon aroma – the lemon myrtle is, in fact, one of the plants with the highest natural citral content in the world. Australian Aborigines traditionally utilized these fragrant leaves in beverages or simply enjoyed it for its scent.

Lemon myrtle contains:

• citral,
• citronellal,
• lutein,
• flavonoids.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.