Traditional Medicinals Organic Spearmint Herbal Tea Description: * Fair Trade Certified * USDA Organic * Caffeine Free * 16 Wrapped Tea Bags * Just herbs! nothin" else! * No added flavors! * Made with medicinal grade herbs! What is spearmint? A perennial herb that is grown in temperate climates worldwide. The leaves are harvested when its pale purple flowers come into bloom from July to September. Most spearmint leaf is distilled to make essential oil and a small amount is dried for use as tea. Traditional Medicinals selects high oil spearmint leaf that meets pharmacopoeial standards. The Pacific Northwest of the United States and Egypt are the major spearmint-growing regions of the world. When should I use it? As a refreshing, healthy beverage, drink several cups daily. How does it taste? Pleasantly aromatic and sweet. in contrast to peppermint, spearmint doesn"t produce a cooling sensation. Children often find it to be more pleasant than peppermint. Combines well with honey or lemon. Free Of Caffeine, added flavors. Disclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. • Traditional Medicinals Organic Spearmint Herbal Tea Directions Brew well to be well For maximum benefit, medicinal tea must be properly prepared. Pour 8 oz freshly boiled water over a tea bag in a ceramic cup. Cover up and steep 5-10 minutes. These steps directly influence the amount of beneficial components that will end up in your teacup! Gently squeeze the tea bag to release the remaining extract. Drink several cups daily. Sweeten with honey if desired. For an extra strength brew, use two teabags or brew up a whole pot using 4 or 5 teabags. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Cup Servings Per Container: 16 Amt Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 0 * Organic Spearmint Leaf 1500 mg * *Daily value not established. Warnings Pregnancy and Lactation: If pregnant or nursing, inform your practitioner that you are using this product. • Organic spearmint leaf (1500mg). • Kosher • Fair Trade