Hibiscus Elderberry: Cosmic Garden Iced Tea

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This divinely delicious iced tea was crafted with care to keep your immune system robust during your summer escapades, whether you're jetting off on a vacation or embracing the tranquility of a staycation.

Bursting with the goodness of organic hibiscus, rosehips, apples, elderberries, and invigorating citrus zest, this refreshing concoction is your perfect companion for all adventures. Each sip not only hydrates but also delivers a potent boost of antioxidants to fortify your body against seasonal challenges. 

Organic Hibiscus, Organic Rosehips, Organic Apples, Organic Elderberries, Citric Acid (extracted from Citrus Fruit), Natural Strawberry, Cherry & Raspberry Flavor Extracts

  • Boosts Hydration
  • Supports Immune System
  • Aids Heart Health
  • Tart: Organic hibiscus and rosehips contribute tart and tangy notes, providing a refreshing acidity to the blend.
  • Fruity Sweetness: The natural sweetness of organic apples and elderberries, enhanced by the natural strawberry, cherry, and raspberry flavor extracts, creates a delightful fruity undertone.
  • Rich Berries: The combination of elderberries and natural berry flavor extracts lends a rich and luscious berry flavor, adding depth to the overall profile.
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This blend is enhanced with citrus fruit extracted citric acid--this allows the botanicals to steep more quickly than our other Cosmic Garden Cold Steep Iced Teas.

Please note that longer steep times will make the tea stronger so you can reduce tea used if you choose to steep longer.

We invited you to make this a magical ritual and sip this wellness iced tea all summer long!

  1. Measure 1 heaping teaspoon per 8oz water and place into a filter pouch.
  2. Close pouch and place in a glass jar or pitcher with ambient temperature filtered water.
  3. Steep at room temperature for 10 minutes - 1 hour.
  4. Remove filter, sweeten to taste and pour over ice.

Magical Botanicals

Close-up shot of a vibrant red hibiscus flower with five petals, set against a dark blurred background. The bright crimson hue of the flower contrasts sharply with the surrounding green foliage, highlighting its delicate stamen extending from the center.
Hibiscus

Packed with antioxidants, hibiscus tea helps combat oxidative stress and inflammation, promoting overall well-being. Its high vitamin C content supports immune health, while its ability to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels contributes to heart health. Additionally, hibiscus tea is known to aid in weight management and digestion.

A green ceramic bowl filled with ripe, dark purple elderberries sits on a dark surface. Loose elderberries and green leaves are scattered around the bowl, complementing the vibrant yet natural composition of the image.
Elderberries

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly vitamin C and vitamin A, elderberry helps strengthen the immune system, warding off colds, flu, and other infections. Its anti-inflammatory properties can alleviate symptoms of allergies and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, elderberry may support heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and improving circulation.

Top view of dried rosehips in small wooden bowls and on a wooden spoon over a brown cloth and gray textured surface. The red berries are scattered around, adding a vibrant contrast to the background.
Rosehips

Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, rosehips support immune function, promote healthy skin, and protect against oxidative stress. They also contain anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate joint pain and reduce inflammation in the body. Additionally, rosehips are known to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower cholesterol levels and improve circulation.

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How to Steep Loose Leaf Tea

What is Tea Ceremony?

FAQ

Yes, all of our teas undergo rigorous third-party testing to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality, purity, and safety. We proudly hold certifications for each blend, so you can sip confidently, knowing that our teas are crafted with care and integrity.

Our teas are cultivated, harvested, and blended from soil to cup with the Magic Hour Rule of Love. The base of our teas is grown in the tea estate where I was married :)! The exquisite buds are grown and harvested by our friends in a garden that touches the sky at the top of the mountains in the high-country of Sri Lanka. The pristine Idulgashinna Bio Tea Garden’s perched above a wildlife preserve. It was the first tea garden to become certified Biodynamic and organic in the world, it’s home to our family of farmers and growers whose respect towards nature and one another has become the gold standard of tea estates all over the world. We also source from small organic family gardens in Taiwan, Rwanda, India, Yunnan, Kyoto and Kagoshima, Japan.

Our formulator, Zhena, is an aromatherapist and was one of the founders of the Organic and Fair Trade movement over 25 years ago. She was crucial in getting rules for organics passed and has had a long-time passion for organics, Biodynamics and pure products. Her blending style is bold and she uses Organic-Compliant extracts of fruits, essential oils, and spices that fall under the “Natural Flavors” broad stroke ingredient description by the FDA. We only use extracts and flavors extracted with non-toxic methods and are 100% natural coming from the fruit or spice or flower that is distilled without chemicals.

Other companies may use “Natural Flavors” that are in a Propylene Glycol base—Zhena fought the label standards on this chemical 15 years ago and is dedicated to NEVER using flavorings with this or any other chemicals. Our flavors are entirely extracted naturally using alcohol or steam distillation. In the blending process, if the extract has alcohol, the alcohol dissipates. If you’ve ever used Vanilla Extract for cooking—you’ve used what Zhena uses in larger volumes.

When we writes, “Natural Flavors” it’s not because we wants to but that’s what the FDA requires. It’s not a great description and we assure you our standards are of the highest using only natural extracts and essential oils.

Please feel free to enjoy most of our teas without worry regarding being vegan compliant.
As of May of 2021, the only tea we have that is not vegan is Quintessence, which contains honey crystals.

You could steep our teas many times. A new flavor nuance will arise each time. If you’re planning to steep more than twice, you might want to add an additional teaspoon or two according to taste and the strength desired.

It's a common misconception that tea ceremony has to take up a lot of time from your schedule. I want to encourage you to take time for yourself, daily, in a simple tea ceremony. Simply naming 3 gratitudes as your water boils will uplift and shift your day!

However, the process only has to take as little as 10 minutes! For example, for most of our teas we suggest steeping 1 heaping teaspoon in water that is between 160--212 degrees (depending on the tea type--check the label!). As you steep your tea for the recommended minutes, take 3 heart-breaths, expanding the emerald green energy of your heart chakra. As you expand that blessed energy, you will activate your true intelligence which is found in the heart.

Then as you steep your loose-leaf magical tea, center into your senses. As yourself the Magic Hour sensory questions:

  • What do I hear?
  • What do I see?
  • What do I feel?
  • What do I smell?
  • What do I taste?

Then sip your tea with newfound presence.

Presence is where heaven is found. We want you to find your heaven on a daily basis!
For more steeping instructions, watch my video found here.