Elderberry Ginger Mint Tea — Ayurveda

Sweet-tart dried elderberries meet cool spearmint and a little warm ginger in our elderberry ginger tea, with rosehips and hibiscus turning the cup deep red-purple. Organic and caffeine-free, for berry-tea fans who want mint and spice with the fruit, hot or over ice.

Why We Blend Elderberry with Ginger and Mint

In the kitchen, elderberries (Sambucus) still go into crumbles, pies, jams and liqueurs. We use the dried purple berries for their deep color and juicy tartness.

This blend pairs them with two herbs that play opposite roles:

• Organic Spearmint Leaves — softer than peppermint, with a smooth cooling finish.
• Organic Ginger Root — warming, slightly spicy, classic.

We add organic rosehips fruit for a citrusy edge, organic hibiscus flowers for color and tartness, and a small amount of organic stevia leaves.

The result is elegant: tart, sweet, cool and warm, all in one cup.

What Elderberry Ginger Mint Tea Tastes Like

🍇 First sip: Tart-sweet elderberry — deep, juicy, almost wild
🌿 Mid-palate: Cool spearmint and bright hibiscus
🌶️ Finish: Warming, slightly spicy ginger

Our favorite add-ins:

• Honey — pairs naturally with elderberry
• Iced with a mint sprig and lemon — beautiful for warm days
• A slice of orange — extra brightness

How to Brew Elderberry Ginger Mint Tea

Standard cup: Pour boiling water (200–212°F) over one tea bag. Steep 5–7 minutes — the color develops fast.

Stronger brew: Two bags or 10+ minutes for a deeper red-purple cup.

Honey-lemon cup: Brew strong, add honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Our pick for chilly evenings.

Iced: Brew strong, cool, pour over ice with a sprig of mint. Stunning color, crisp and minty.

What Makes This Tea Different

Details

• Type: Herbal tea (caffeine-free)
• Tea bags: 16 per box (0.88 oz / 25g)
• Ingredients: Organic Elderberries Fruit, Organic Spearmint Leaves, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Hibiscus Flowers, Organic Rosehips Fruit, Organic Stevia Leaves
• Certifications: USDA Organic, CCOF Certified
• Tea bag material: Compostable Abaca hemp, no metal staples
• Blended in: California, USA, in an FDA-registered facility

Caution: This is not medical advice. Consult a health care provider prior to use. Do not use if pregnant or nursing, when you have a medical condition, or if you are using prescription drugs. This tea contains stevia leaf, a plant in the daisy (Asteraceae) family. If you are allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigolds or chrysanthemums, check with your health care provider before drinking it.

Elderberry Ginger Mint Tea — FAQ

What's the difference between elderberry and elderflower? Elderberry is the dried purple fruit; elderflower is the white blossom of the same plant (Sambucus). This blend uses the berries.

Is this tea caffeine-free? Yes. All ingredients are naturally caffeine-free.

Spearmint or peppermint? Spearmint — softer, gentler, with a smooth cooling finish.

How is this different from Elderberry Turmeric Ginger? Both are built on elderberries, ginger and hibiscus. This one adds cool spearmint and citrusy rosehips; the turmeric version goes with turmeric, tulsi and lemongrass instead and brews purple-gold.

A Note from Herbal Cup

Spearmint and ginger pull in different directions, and that is the point of this blend. We let the mint keep the elderberry on the cool side and the ginger bring the warmth, so neither one takes over the fruit. Rosehips and hibiscus do the rest — a citrusy edge, a little more tartness, and a cup that turns deep red-purple fast.

More Elderberry Teas

Other elderberry blends we make:

• Elderberry Turmeric Ginger Tea — same berries, golden version
• Elderberries Echinacea — a berry-forward herbal cup
• Elderberries Rosehips — for the rosehip-forward cup

Explore the collection:

• Elderberry & Echinacea Collection — the whole elderberry lineup

Important Information

*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.