Sideritis scardica

In ancient Greece Sideritis aka Ironwort, was widely known for healing wounds caused by iron weapons during battles. This beautiful spear shaped flower is wonderfully pleasant on the palate, with notes of sweet sage, resin, celery and salty lemon. Known scientifically to be anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant, it’s healing is powerful! 

WHY WE LOVE IT

The TEA garden is named after the earth goddess Erda; the life force flows through her from the fertile soil, through the fine roots, to the dynamic leaves of the plants, reaching fervently for the California sunshine. Call her what you like — Gaea, Rhea — Erda steps out of the ethereal, mythical pages, to grace the land, to bestow her bounty upon it and ultimately to offer the fruits of her labor, swirling about your cozy tea cup.

All ERDA teas are organically grown at our farm in Coombsville, Napa Valley. The teas are hand-picked to retain their whole leaves and flowers, and immediately placed in a low-temperature drying room to preserve freshness and vivacity.

DETAILS

Season: Spring and Summer harvest

Benefits: Aids digestion, strengthens the immune system and suppresses the common cold, flu and allergies.

20 g (8-10 pots, each pot can be brewed 1-2 times)