Birch Bark Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 510713)

This herb is also called cherry birch, sweet birch, and white birch. The word birch is said to come from the Sanskrit bhurga meaning "tree whose bark is written on." Birches have long symbolized the return of spring, and several species are found throughout cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Coleridge called the birch "Lady of the Woods." The oil in birch tea is believed to purify the blood, support stiffness, and purify. A standard infusion can be used to help support skin complaints, including stubborn cases of acne, itching, and skin irritations. - Plant Facts and Growing Tips - Plant: A deciduous tree. Young birches have dark bark; they do not develop the characteristic white bark until they are several years old. The tree has drooping branches, and the white bark peels off easily. The branches produce catkins containing either male or female flowers. - Height: To 60 feet. Birch is a slow grower. - Soil: Dry or - Can help support symptoms of urinary tract health concerns, kidney stones and skin rashes - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste. - Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. - The TerraVita Premium Collection uses only the finest, purest and most potent plant extracts from around the world. - The TerraVita Premium Collection is hall