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Organic Herbal Tea | Tart & Functional | Caffeine-Free

Organic Muscle Ease Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Mint Earthy

Kava root and white willow bark in a tart hibiscus-lemongrass base. An earthy, citrusy cup for the wind-down after a long day or hard effort.

Ingredients: Organic Hibiscus Flowers, Organic Kava Root, Organic Lemongrass, Organic White Willow Bark.

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About Muscle Ease

A tart hibiscus and lemongrass blend with earthy kava root.

Four botanicals in one cup. Hibiscus and lemongrass lead: tart, citrusy, cranberry-bright. Kava root brings a deep, earthy, peppery base, and white willow bark rounds it with a woody bitterness underneath. The result tastes like a cranberry-lemonade with an herbal bite, and a mild tingle on the tongue from the kava.

The cup for winding down.

This is a blend to reach for at the end of a long day or after hard physical effort, when you want to slow down and sit with something warm and tart. Brew it hot and sip slowly, or pour it over ice. The ritual is the point: the warmth, the pause, the tart cup in hand.

How to use it.

Steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Hot in cold weather, iced in summer. The longer steep draws out the full earthy character of the kava and willow. A mild numbing sensation on the tongue is normal and expected with quality kava. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tart and citrusy. The scent is dominated by lemongrass and the fruity, cranberry-like character of hibiscus.

Flavor: Complex and layered. Opens with the sharp tartness of hibiscus, then the peppery, earthy bite of kava and willow bark moves through the middle. The lemongrass brightens the finish.

Finish: Dry and clean, with a mild mouth-numbing sensation. That numbing is the kavalactones working, the mark of potent kava root.

Why You'll Love It

White Willow Bark, a long place in Western herbalism: Salix alba has records of traditional use going back to ancient Greece and Egypt, and it was historically brewed as a tea. The inner bark contains salicin, a naturally occurring compound. In 1897, chemists at Bayer studied that compound as the starting point for the synthetic molecule later sold as aspirin, a piece of pharmaceutical history rooted in the willow tree.

Kava Root, the Pacific ceremonial plant: Piper methysticum has been part of ceremonial and social life across Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia for over 3,000 years. The root contains kavalactones, the compounds behind its characteristic earthy flavor and tongue-tingle. In the traditional kava ceremony, the root is ground and steeped in water to make a drink shared before important gatherings.

FDA Advisory: Kava has been associated with rare cases of severe liver injury. Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication. Not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, or individuals with aspirin allergies or on blood-thinning medications.

Muscle Ease loose leaf herbal tea in a sealed black canister with red label band, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Muscle Ease

$18.00 USD
$18.00 USD
What's inside

Key ingredients

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

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Oaxaca, Mexico & Sudan

Kava Root

Piper methysticum

Vanuatu & Fiji

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Thailand & Sri Lanka

White Willow Bark

Salix alba

Central Europe & Caucasus

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Bright magenta petals with a bold, cranberry-tart punch.

In the cup

Hibiscus is the deep-red calyx of a tropical flower, dried for tea and steeped into a brilliant magenta cup. The flavor is bold and tart, close to cranberry, with a refreshing edge that shines over ice. Known as agua de Jamaica in Mexico and a favorite across Africa, it brings color and zing to fruit blends.

Traditionally grown in Oaxaca, Mexico & Sudan

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Kava Root

Piper methysticum

An earthy Pacific root, traditionally shared to relax and unwind.

In the cup

Kava is the root of a Pacific Island pepper plant, prepared into a drink that has anchored ceremony and community across Fiji, Vanuatu, and beyond for centuries. The flavor is earthy and woody, with a characteristic tingle on the lips. Kava is traditionally enjoyed in the evening to relax and settle into good company.

Traditionally grown in Vanuatu & Fiji

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Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Bright, lemony, and grassy, citrus without the tartness.

In the cup

Lemongrass is a tall tropical grass with a clean citrus aroma and none of the acidity of actual lemon. It brings a fresh, green lift to a cup and pairs easily with ginger and mint. A staple of Southeast Asian kitchens and tea traditions, it makes a light, refreshing brew hot or iced.

Traditionally grown in Thailand & Sri Lanka

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White Willow Bark

Salix alba

A brisk, woodsy bark with a storied place in herbal history.

In the cup

White willow bark has a storied place in herbal history: its natural compounds inspired the discovery of aspirin. In tea it brings a brisk, woodsy, slightly bitter note. A long-used bark in European folk tradition, it adds depth to wellness blends built for comfort and easing into recovery.

Traditionally grown in Central Europe & Caucasus

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Muscle Ease Herbal Tea

Steep deep. Sip slow.

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.

Tart Iced Cup
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Strain, then pour over ice immediately. Add a squeeze of lime and a small drizzle of honey. The tartness cuts through thirst on a warm afternoon or after summer effort, while the kava and willow give it an earthy depth underneath.

The Cold-Weather Wind-Down Cup
Brew hot, steep 7 minutes, and drink slowly while sitting still. The ritual matters as much as the tea. After a day of manual labor, yard work, or a cold-weather hike, this is a cup to reach for: the warmth, the tart hibiscus and lemongrass, the earthy kava base, and the simple act of slowing down to sip.

Evening Wind-Down with an Epsom Salt Bath
Brew the tea hot, draw a hot Epsom salt bath, and sip the tart cup while soaking. A quiet evening ritual: the warm water, the aromatic steam, and a tart, earthy cup in hand. Best done in silence or with minimal sound.

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Your Questions About Muscle Ease, Answered.

Is this safe for everyone?

This blend contains both kava root and white willow bark, each with specific contraindications. Kava has been associated with rare cases of severe liver injury and should not be used by individuals with liver problems, those who frequently consume alcohol, or anyone taking medications metabolized by the liver. White willow bark contains salicylates (the same compound family as aspirin) and should be avoided by individuals with aspirin allergies, bleeding disorders, or those taking blood-thinning medications. Not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, or anyone under medical care without consulting a qualified healthcare practitioner first.

Why does my mouth feel numb?

That numbing sensation is the kavalactones in the kava root, working exactly as they should. High-quality kava contains six major kavalactones that bind to receptors in the mouth and throat, creating a temporary, harmless tingling or numbing effect. The sensation is considered a quality marker in traditional Pacific Island kava preparation. It fades within 20 to 30 minutes and signals that the kava is potent.

Does it taste like medicine?

Kava root and white willow bark are naturally earthy and bitter, but the hibiscus and lemongrass balance them into something tart, bright, and drinkable. The cup tastes closer to a cranberry-lemonade with an herbal bite than a medicinal tea. The earthiness sits underneath the tartness, noticeable but not dominant.