Alvita.  Natural Herb Teas That Are Good For You And The Environment.

For more than 75 years, long before it became fashionable, Alvita was championing the profound health-giving properties of herbal teas.  We travel to the far reaches of the globe for the finest herbs, the best growers, the most precious sources.

Small wonder that so many consumers trust the Alvita name.  Today, it stands for more than 100 different teas, including classic single herb varieties, and our unique Alvita Blends.  The package you hold in our hand combines ancient herbal wisdom with modern traditional science. And brings directly to you all the richness and benefits of herbal teas.  This philosophy is the very reason why you will find sensible, English pillow style tea bags that are oxygen bleached.  And why you won't find any strings, tags, or staples.  We've even developed a new foil package, a recyclable innovation that keeps our tea fresher, longer.

We thank you for choosing our product, but more importantly, we thank you for the trust you've put in the herbal values that we all share.

A perennial with separate male and female plants, Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to four feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched.  The sting causes a burning sensation.  This is because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that breaks off easily, allowing the liquid inside, formic acid, to be released into the object causing the injury.  In spite of its stinging, Nettles are of considerable use in many ways, including culinary; they contain vitamins A and C, iron and a variety of other minerals.  The young shoots can also be boiled as a vegetable.  Nettle fibers can be spun into rope and made into cloth.  Cosmetically, Nettle is a good cleanser, especially for oily skin.  As a tea, Nettle may be taken hot or cold and many prefer it sweetened and flavored with lemon.

The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method.  Place one tea bag in a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water.  Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag.  Press the bag before removing to enhance flavor.

Add honey to sweeten.