Raspberry Leaf, Organic

(Rubus idaeus)

Rubus idaeus — Red Raspberry — is one of the most beloved and widely cultivated fruits in the temperate world, native to Europe and northern Asia and naturalized across North America, where it has been cultivated for its fruit since at least the 4th century AD. While the raspberry fruit needs no introduction, the leaf of Rubus idaeus has its own long and distinguished history as a botanical preparation, used in European and North American herbal traditions for centuries. Red raspberry leaf is one of the most popular and widely consumed herbal teas in the Western herbal tradition — a mild, pleasant, slightly astringent tea with a flavor reminiscent of black tea, making it one of the most approachable and enjoyable of all herbal infusions. Our Organic Raspberry Leaf is carefully harvested and dried to preserve the full aromatic and phytochemical profile of the fresh leaf. Certified Organic.

Raspberry leaf is rich in a well-studied array of phytochemicals including tannins (ellagitannins — including sanguiin H-6 and lambertianin C — and gallotannins, responsible for the characteristic astringency), ellagic acid (a polyphenolic antioxidant), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, hyperoside), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherols), vitamin A (beta-carotene), B vitamins (including folate), iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, fragarine (an alkaloid characteristic of Rubus species), and volatile aromatic compounds. Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms. Certified Organic.

Product Highlights

• Cut & sifted and powdered leaf of Rubus idaeus — Red Raspberry Leaf
• Certified Organic — carefully harvested and dried to preserve full phytochemical integrity
• One of the most popular and widely consumed herbal teas in the Western herbal tradition
• Mild, pleasant, slightly astringent flavor — reminiscent of black tea, making it one of the most approachable herbal infusions
• Rich in ellagitannins, ellagic acid, quercetin, fragarine, and a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals
• Contains fragarine — an alkaloid characteristic of the Rubus genus
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms

How to Use

Herbal Tea (Infusion): Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut & sifted raspberry leaf in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes; strain. The flavor is mild, slightly astringent, and pleasantly tea-like — excellent hot or iced. Iced Tea: Brew a strong infusion, cool, and serve over ice — one of the most refreshing herbal iced teas available. Herbal Blends: Pairs beautifully with spearmint, lemon balm, rose hips, and hibiscus in refreshing herbal tea blends. Powder: Encapsulate or blend into herbal formulas.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz). Certified Organic.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.