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

Organic Herbal Tea | Berry & Citrus | Caffeine-Free

Organic Elderberry Immunitea Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Fruity Sweet

Elderberry, echinacea, orange peel, licorice root, and spearmint. The jammy, citrus-bright cup for the cold season.

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

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About Elderberry Immunitea

The jammy, citrus-bright cup built for the cold season.

Elderberry Immunitea is an organic herbal blend built around elderberries, the dark, jammy fruit used in European herbalism for centuries as seasonal support. We pair the berries with echinacea (the North American root that appears in countless cold-season traditions), 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) have been the go-to berry in Western herbalism since at least the 5th century BCE, with Hippocrates calling the elder tree his "medicine chest." The berries are rich in anthocyanins, the pigment compounds that give them their deep purple color and their traditional reputation. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) comes from the Plains tribes of North America, who used the root long before it entered European pharmacopeias in the early 1900s. Licorice root brings natural sweetness (50 times sweeter than sugar by weight) without the sugar spike. Orange peel cuts through the richness with bright, oils-forward citrus. Spearmint cools the finish. Five ingredients, five purposes, one cup.

How to drink it.

Steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Drink hot for the full effect, or cold-brew overnight (2 teaspoons in 16 ounces) and keep a pitcher in the fridge for the week. The traditional herbalism approach is consistency: the same cup, the same time, every day through the season. Not as a rescue remedy, but as daily seasonal support. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Organic Ingredients
  • Organic Elderberries
  • Organic Orange Peel
  • Organic Echinacea
  • Organic Licorice Root
  • Organic Spearmint Leaf
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 Hippocrates in the 5th century BCE, who called the elder tree the "medicine chest of the country people." The berries are rich in anthocyanins, the pigment compounds responsible for their deep purple color and their traditional use as seasonal support during the cold months. European folk tradition includes elderberry syrup, elderberry wine, and elderberry tea as staples of the winter pantry.

The Echinacea root: Echinacea purpurea is native to the Great Plains of North America, where the Plains tribes used the root long before European settlers arrived. The root entered European pharmacopeias in the early 1900s and became the foundational herb of cold-season herbalism in both Europe and North America. Modern herbalists refer to echinacea as an "immunomodulator," a term that describes herbs traditionally used to support the body during seasonal challenges.

The daily ritual: The herbalism tradition around elderberry and echinacea is consistency, not rescue. The same cup, the same time, every day through the cold season. October through March. Not as a treatment, but as daily support. Best taken in the morning or the evening, with or without food.

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

Naturally sweet root, long used to soothe the throat and round a blend.

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, often used to soothe the throat. 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

Organic 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. Keep the pitcher on hand for the week. Pour a small glass every morning as part of the seasonal routine. The cold extraction keeps the flavor bright and drops most of the tannin. Tastes like a tart, jammy fruit juice without the sugar.

Elderberry Wellness Shot
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 4 ounces, 7 minutes). While still warm, dissolve 1 teaspoon of local honey into the cup. Drink it as a 2-ounce shot every morning. The concentrated version delivers the full herbal impact in a small, quick dose. A folk-medicine practice that goes back centuries.

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 popsicle molds and freeze. The result is a tart, jammy, naturally sweet frozen treat that kids will actually eat. A low-sugar alternative to juice popsicles during cold season.

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. The licorice root brings natural sweetness (50 times sweeter than sugar by weight) without any sugar added. The orange peel keeps it bright. The elderberries taste jammy and wine-like, not medicinal. Most people who try it say it tastes more like a fruit tea than a wellness blend.

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?

The traditional herbalism approach to elderberry and echinacea is daily use through the cold season, not cycling on and off. Many herbalists recommend consistent daily intake from October through March as seasonal support. The blend is gentle and nourishing enough for that kind of routine. That said, if you have specific health concerns or take medications, consult with a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before starting any daily herbal regimen.