{"product_id":"elderberry-lemon-balm-herbal-tea-blend-evening-ritual","title":"Elderberry \u0026 Lemon Balm Herbal Tea Blend, Evening Ritual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tart, berry-deep cup to end the day, every day of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome traditions are worth keeping. At the end of the day, something warm in a favorite cup is a quiet pause before the house goes still. Evening Ritual brings that moment to your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with dark, tart elderberries grown by American family farms, then add bright lemon balm, tangy rose hips and a soft touch of anise hyssop, a native prairie herb with a naturally sweet, licorice-like note. The result is a ruby-colored cup that is fruity, lightly lemony and gently sweet, with no added sugar and no caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it hot on cool nights, or brew it strong and pour it over ice on warm Texas evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark berry · bright lemon · soft anise sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 tablespoon to 10 oz of water. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, then cover and steep 5 minutes more. Strain and enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brew at double strength, let it cool, and pour over ice. Try a squeeze of lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it a ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a drizzle of local honey, or a pinch of our Cinnamon Delight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThrough a TCM lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, evening is the yin time of day, a time to gather in and slow down. Evening Ritual balances cool, sweet-and-sour elderberry and lemon balm with warm, aromatic anise hyssop, a cousin of the Chinese herb huo xiang, for a neutral cup made for the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries, lemon balm, anise hyssop, rose hips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 2 oz (57 g) resealable stand-up pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes about 20 cups (1 tablespoon each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine free · Loose leaf · No added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Texas, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruity and tart like a dark berry jam, brightened with lemon and finished with a soft, natural anise sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Evening Ritual is an herbal tea with no tea leaves, so it is naturally caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy simmer instead of steep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole dried elderberries are dense. A gentle simmer draws out their deep color and flavor; the short covered steep at the end keeps the lemon balm fresh and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the pouch sealed in a cool, dark, dry place. For the best flavor, enjoy within a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not eat the dried berries raw. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, ask your healthcare provider before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Root","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54106998276291,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/4051\/4755\/files\/Evening_Ritual_white_2048.jpg?v=1793058776","url":"https:\/\/ocean-root.com\/products\/elderberry-lemon-balm-herbal-tea-blend-evening-ritual","provider":"Ocean Root","version":"1.0","type":"link"}