Black Tea with Elderberry

Product Description

• When people think of Elderberries, they think of jams, jellies and pies, even wine. Besides being delicious, Elderberries have had many other traditional uses. The berry is considered to be effective in boosting the immune system and ease such ailments as the common cold. In our tea Elderberry gives a wonderfully delicious berry character to a superb Ceylon black tea. To be enjoyed hot, but also perfect over ice.

  Ingredients: black tea, elderberry and cranberry pieces, blackberry and lime leaves, safflower petals, natural flavoring.

• 1 level teaspoon for 6oz. (170ml.) serving

  203-212F (95-100C)

  3-7 minutes.

• Elderberries contain natural substances called flavonoids. They seem to help reduce swelling, fight inflammation, and boost the immune system. Studies have found that elderberry eases flu symptoms like fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, cough, and body ache. One study found that elderberry could cut the duration of flu symptoms by more than 50%. A few studies have suggested that elderberry could help with bacterial sinus infections or bronchitis. People use elderberry for high cholesterol, HIV, and many other conditions. For now, we don¡¯t have good evidence to support these uses.

  Blackberries are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and highly nutritious and rich in antioxidants. Anthocyanins, which give blackberries their dark color, are an antioxidant shown to reduce inflammation. As an antioxidant, they destroy free radicals in the body that harm cells and lead to cancer. Research has also shown that the ellagic acid in blackberries may have anti-cancer properties. As are all berries, blackberries are a great source of ellagic acid, an antioxidant shown to protect the skin from damage from ultraviolet light. Studies have also shown that ellagic acid may also repair skin damaged by the sun. hytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant estrogens found in blackberries that may help relieve the common symptoms of PMS like bloating, food cravings, and even menopausal symptoms including hot flashes. Blackberries are a good source of vitamin K, offering 36% of the daily recommended amount of this nutrient used by the body for the clotting of blood and to aid the absorption of calcium.

  Cranberry juice is renowned for its effectiveness in treating urinary tract infections because it inhibits bacteria from attaching to the bladder and urethra. Antioxidants and phytonutrients in cranberries, such as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, anthocyanidin flavonoids (which give them their bright red color), cyanidin, peonidin, and quercetin, have unique health-impacting attributes. (Scientists say it's possible that the anthocyanidin strength in cranberries is increased when they're water-harvested, due to the amount of natural sunlight they're exposed to.) Some contain stroke- and cardiovascular disease-preventing compounds that discourage cholesterol from forming in the heart and blood vessels.

  Safflower seed oil is used for preventing heart disease, including ¡°hardening of the arteries¡± (atherosclerosis) and stroke. It is also used to treat fever, tumors, coughs, breathing problems, clotting conditions, pain, heart disease, chest pain, and traumatic injuries. Some people use it for inducing sweating; and as a laxative, stimulant, antiperspirant, and expectorant to help loosen phlegm.

  Black tea contains polyphenols, which are also antioxidants that help block DNA damage associated with tobacco or other toxic chemicals. These antioxidants are different from those obtained from fruits and vegetables and therefore as a regular part of our diet they can provide additional benefits towards a healthy lifestyle.

  Black tea is a tremendous source of potent antioxidants. Vital for health and wellness, antioxidants encourage a strong immune system, disable free radicals, improve cardiovascular health, fight harmful inflammation, and provide protection against chronic disease (cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes, to name a few). The antioxidants in black tea can also help reverse the visible effects of aging (like wrinkles and reduced skin elasticity). Time, stress, too much sun, and unhealthy eating can hurt the skin and cause it to age more than we'd like… This antioxidant-packed beverage works to reverse the damage, making your skin look younger, firmer, and more radiant.

  It has also been suggested that regular tea drinkers have stronger bones and lower probability of developing arthritis due to the phytochemicals found in tea.

  We all are aware and well experienced about the calming and relaxing benefits of black tea. Not only does it help slow you down after a long day, studies show that the amino acid L-theanine found in black tea can help you relax and concentrate better. Black tea has also been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol when consumed in moderate amounts on a regular basis.

  Black tea contains alkylamine antigens that help boost our immune response. In addition it also contains tannins that have the ability to fight viruses and hence keep us protected from influenza, stomach flu and other such commonly found viruses in our everyday lives.In addition to improving your immune system, tannins also have a therapeutic effect on gastric and intestinal illnesses and also help decrease digestive activity.