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Greek Sea Buckthorn (Evros, Thrace)

$13.95

Known as Hippophaes in Greece (pronounced "e-pof-i-es"), it means “bright horse”. This amazing native herb, a virtual superfood, earned its moniker in the days of Alexander the Great (circa 350 BC), from the reviving effects it had when he and his men would feed it to horses that were wounded in battle.

Origin: Evros, Thrace, Greece

Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

Sourcing: Hand grown in the Evros delta

Amount: 40g (1.4oz)

Servings: Approximately 25 ($0.44 per serving)

Organic: EU certified - DIO

ORAC 5.0 antioxidant value: 6,800 per 10oz serving

Polyphenols: 127mg per 10oz serving

Nutrients/phyto-nutrients: Omega 3,6,7 and 9, Ellagic acid, Pantothenic acid, Folic acid, Quercetin, Riboflavin, Pyrdoxamine and Cyanocobalamin

Bioanalytical testing performed by Brunswick Labs

Naturally caffeine free

Tasting notes: Brews to a beautiful amber tone, with an earthy/savory flavor, perhaps a bit like a cross between traditional black tea and rooibos

Brewing:

Bring 10 oz of water to a boil, add about 1 tablespoon of leaves, let them swirl a bit, remove from heat, and allow to steep for 5-7 minutes. Strain into a cup and enjoy!

You can also use a tea ball or an infuser pot.

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