Wellness Tea by Olbas

Swiss Herbal Formula — Imported from Switzerland

A classic Swiss herbal tea formula from Olbas — one of Europe’s most recognized herbal brands, with roots in Swiss botanical tradition. This aromatic, warming blend draws on 20 carefully selected herbs and botanicals, combining the cooling intensity of peppermint and eucalyptus with the floral softness of elderflower, chamomile, lime flower, and marigold, the earthy depth of mullein, plantain, and Iceland moss, and the warming sweetness of licorice, fennel, and star anise. Complex, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — a cup that announces itself the moment the hot water hits the blend. Naturally caffeine-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian. 7 oz makes approximately 60 cups.

Ingredients: Peppermint, Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Elderflower (Sambucus nigra), Eucalyptus Leaves (Eucalyptus globulus), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Star Anise (Illicium verum), Marigold / Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Lime Flowers / Linden (Tilia cordata), Blackberry Leaves (Rubus fruticosus), Plantain Leaf (Plantago major), Ciani Flowers, Cowslip (Primula veris), Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), Malva Flowers (Malva sylvestris), Grape Sugar, Sugar. Imported from Switzerland.

Key Botanicals

• Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) — the dominant aromatic note of the blend; rich in menthol (35–55% of the essential oil), menthone, menthyl acetate, menthofuran, 1,8-cineole, limonene, pulegone, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, luteolin, apigenin, and hesperidin; the characteristic cooling sensation of menthol on the palate and in the airways is one of the most distinctive sensory experiences in the botanical world
• Eucalyptus Leaves (Eucalyptus globulus) — the blue gum eucalyptus, native to southeastern Australia; the essential oil is dominated by 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol — typically 70–85% of the oil), along with alpha-pinene, limonene, alpha-terpineol, globulol, pinocarvone, aromadendrene, ledol, quercetin, rutin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, and tannins; contributes a powerful, camphoraceous, intensely aromatic character
• Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica) — not a true moss but a lichen — a symbiotic organism composed of a fungus and an alga — native to the arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Iceland, Scandinavia, and the alpine zones of central Europe; one of the most distinctive botanicals in the Nordic and central European herbal tradition; contains lichenin (a beta-glucan polysaccharide — the primary mucilaginous constituent), isolichenin, fumarprotocetraric acid, protocetraric acid, cetraric acid, usnic acid, protolichesterinic acid, lobaric acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron; listed in the European Pharmacopoeia
• Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) — the great mullein, a tall biennial of the family Scrophulariaceae native to Europe and Asia, widely naturalized in North America; the large, soft, woolly leaves contain mucilaginous polysaccharides, saponins (verbascosaponin), iridoid glycosides (aucubin, catalpol), flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, quercetin, rutin, hesperidin), caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, rosmarinic acid, tannins, phytosterols, and vitamin C; one of the most widely used botanicals in European and North American herbal practice
• Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) — the delicate white flowers of the European elder tree; contains flavonoids (primarily rutin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol, quercetin, and astragalin), chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, mucilage, tannins, triterpenes (alpha- and beta-amyrin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid), volatile oils (including linalool, alpha-terpineol, nerol, geraniol, nonanal, and 2-phenylethanol — responsible for elderflower’s characteristic delicate floral aroma), vitamin C, and potassium
• Linden / Lime Flowers (Tilia cordata) — the dried flowers and bracts of the small-leaved linden tree, one of the most beloved herbal teas in European tradition (tilleul in French); contains flavonoids (primarily tiliroside, quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, isoquercitrin, and astragalin), volatile oils (including linalool, linalyl acetate, geraniol, nerol, farnesol, eugenol, and alpha-terpineol — responsible for linden’s characteristic sweet, honey-like floral aroma), mucilaginous polysaccharides, tannins, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, tocopherols (vitamin E), vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium
• Cowslip (Primula veris) — the cowslip primrose, a small perennial of the family Primulaceae native to Europe and western Asia; the flowers and roots contain saponins (primarily primulasaponin I and II, derived from primulagenin A), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, apigenin, isorhamnetin), phenolic glycosides (primulaverin, primverin), volatile oils, tannins, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, vitamin C, and carotenoids; a traditional European botanical with a long history of use in German and British herbal practice
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) — garden thyme, native to the western Mediterranean; the essential oil is dominated by thymol (typically 30–55%) and carvacrol (5–10%) — two phenolic monoterpenes responsible for thyme’s characteristic pungent, medicinal aroma — along with p-cymene, gamma-terpinene, linalool, alpha-pinene, camphene, borneol, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, luteolin, apigenin, naringenin, eriodictyol, quercetin, eriocitrin, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, manganese, and magnesium

How to Brew

Add 1 heaping teaspoon to 8 oz of freshly boiled water. Steep 5–7 minutes covered — covering the cup while steeping helps retain the volatile aromatic compounds that give this blend its distinctive character. The aroma alone is an experience. Sweeten with honey if desired — a classic pairing with the floral and herbal notes of this blend. 7 oz makes approximately 60 cups. Naturally caffeine-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Caffeine-free. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Contains licorice root — not recommended for use in large quantities during pregnancy or by individuals with hypertension. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medications.

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.