Loose leaf herbal tea blend with black elderberries, yellow chamomile petals, and dried herbs scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
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Organic Herbal Tea | Berry & Citrus | Caffeine-Free

Elderberry Immunitea Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Fruity Sweet

Elderberry, echinacea, orange peel, licorice root, and spearmint. A jammy, citrus-bright cup for gray-weather afternoons, blended in Salem, Oregon.

Ingredients: Organic Elderberries, Organic Orange Peel, Organic Echinacea, Organic Licorice Root, Organic Spearmint Leaf.

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About Elderberry Immunitea

A jammy, citrus-bright cup for the gray months.

Elderberry Immunitea is a caffeine-free herbal blend built around organic elderberries, the dark, jammy fruit European kitchens have turned into cordials, wines, and teas for centuries. We pair the berries with echinacea root, orange peel for brightness, licorice root for natural sweetness, and a whisper of spearmint to finish. The cup tastes like berry cobbler with a citrus edge. No artificial sweeteners, no flavorings. Just the fruit and the roots.

Why these five ingredients work together.

Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) carry records in Western herbalism going back to the 5th century BCE, and their deep purple color comes from anthocyanins, the same pigment family that colors blackberries and black currants. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is native to the Great Plains of North America, where Plains tribes worked with the root long before it crossed the Atlantic. Licorice root brings natural sweetness (the root reads about 50 times sweeter than sugar by weight). Orange peel cuts through the richness with bright, oils-forward citrus. Spearmint cools the finish. Five ingredients, one deep crimson cup.

How to enjoy it.

Steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Drink it hot on a gray afternoon, or cold-brew overnight (2 teaspoons in 16 ounces) and keep a pitcher in the fridge for the week. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Contains licorice root. If you have high blood pressure, or a heart or kidney condition, or are pregnant, limit licorice and consult your healthcare provider.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dark berries and fresh orange zest. Jammy and bright at the same time, with a hint of anise-like sweetness from the licorice root.

In the cup: Rich and fruity. The elderberries lead with a tart, wine-like depth. The licorice root softens the tartness into something closer to berry cobbler. The orange peel brightens the whole thing.

Finish: A cooling whisper of spearmint that lingers at the back of the throat. Clean and soothing.

Why You'll Love It

The elderberry tradition: Sambucus nigra has records in Western herbalism going back to the 5th century BCE, and European kitchens have kept the berry close for generations: pressed into cordials, mulled into wine, dried for tea. The deep purple color comes from anthocyanins, the pigment compounds that also color blackberries and black currants.

The echinacea root: Echinacea purpurea is native to the Great Plains of North America, where Plains tribes worked with the root long before European settlers arrived. In the cup it stays quiet: faintly earthy, a little floral, with the gentle tongue-tingle that strong root preparations are known for.

The gray-weather cup: This is the pot to keep on the counter from October through March. Deep crimson in the cup, jammy on the tongue, warm all the way down. Enjoy it in the morning or the evening, hot or over ice.

Elderberry Immunitea loose leaf herbal tea in a black canister with blue label, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Elderberry Immunitea

$21.00 USD
$21.00 USD
What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Elderberries

Sambucus nigra

Central Europe & United Kingdom

Orange Peel

Citrus sinensis

Valencia, Spain & Sicily

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Great Plains, USA

Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Calabria, Italy & Xinjiang, China

Spearmint Leaf

Mentha spicata

Morocco & Pacific Northwest

Elderberries

Sambucus nigra

Dark, tart berries, a folk favorite for winter wellness.

In the cup

Elderberries are small, dark purple berries from the elder shrub, tart and deep in both flavor and color. They have been a European winter staple for centuries, cooked into syrups and brewed into teas. A favorite of the cold-weather season, they bring a jammy richness and a vivid pour to wellness blends.

Traditionally grown in Central Europe & United Kingdom

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Orange Peel

Citrus sinensis

Sweet, zesty citrus that brings sunshine to a blend.

In the cup

Orange peel is the dried rind of the sweet orange, where the bright, fragrant oils concentrate. It brings a sweet, zesty citrus warmth that plays well with spices in a chai and with berries in a fruit blend. A classic of the Mediterranean coast, it adds a cheerful lift hot or iced.

Traditionally grown in Valencia, Spain & Sicily

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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

A prairie wildflower, a longtime favorite at the first sign of sniffles.

In the cup

Echinacea is a purple coneflower native to the American Great Plains, used by Plains nations long before settlers arrived. The root and flower bring a mild, earthy, slightly tingly note. It became one of the most popular wellness-season herbs, traditionally brewed when the weather turns and a sniffle is going around.

Traditionally grown in Great Plains, USA

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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

A naturally sweet root that ties a blend together.

In the cup

Licorice root is remarkably sweet on its own, many times sweeter than sugar, with a smooth, earthy, anise-like flavor. It has been a cornerstone of both Western and Chinese herbal traditions for millennia. In a blend it adds natural sweetness and ties the other flavors together.

Traditionally grown in Calabria, Italy & Xinjiang, China

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Spearmint Leaf

Mentha spicata

Sweet, cooling mint, rounder and softer than peppermint.

In the cup

Spearmint is the gentler cousin of peppermint, carrying far less menthol, so the flavor reads sweeter and rounder, cool without the sharp bite. It is the mint of Moroccan tea and the garden bed alike. Bright and refreshing, it lifts a blend and finishes clean, and much of it grows here in the Pacific Northwest.

Traditionally grown in Morocco & Pacific Northwest

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Elderberry Immunitea Herbal Tea

Steep jammy. Sip bright.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
7 min
Steep Time
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

Cold-Brew Elderberry Pitcher
Steep 2 tablespoons in 32 ounces of cold water overnight in the fridge. Strain and keep the pitcher on hand for the week, pouring a glass whenever the afternoon needs something bright. The cold extraction keeps the flavor lively and drops most of the tannin. Tastes like a tart, jammy fruit juice.

Warm Elderberry Cordial
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 4 ounces, 7 minutes). Dissolve a teaspoon of local honey into the cup while it is still warm and sip it slowly, the way European kitchens have poured elderberry cordial for centuries. Rich, dark, and just sweet enough.

Elderberry Popsicles
Brew 2 tablespoons in 16 ounces of water for 7 minutes. Strain, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while still warm, pour into molds, and freeze. A tart, jammy frozen treat for the hottest week of summer, and a pretty one: the pops come out a deep berry purple.

Loose leaf herbal tea blend with black elderberries, yellow chamomile petals, and dried herbs scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Your Questions About Elderberry Immunitea, Answered.

Does this taste medicinal?

The cup tastes like berry cobbler with a citrus edge. Licorice root carries the sweetness (the root reads about 50 times sweeter than sugar by weight), orange peel keeps it bright, and the elderberries taste jammy and wine-like, not medicinal. Most people who try it call it a fruit tea, plain and simple.

Is it safe for children?

This is a food-based herbal tea made from organic whole ingredients. That said, questions about safety for children, especially around echinacea and licorice root, are best directed to a pediatrician or qualified herbalist who knows your child's health history. We are tea blenders, not medical practitioners, and we defer wellness questions to those who are.

Can I drink this every day?

It is a caffeine-free fruit-and-root blend, and plenty of customers keep it in steady rotation simply because it tastes good. One honest note: the blend contains licorice root. If you have high blood pressure, a heart or kidney condition, or are pregnant, or you take medications, talk with your healthcare provider before making any herbal tea a daily habit.