YOGI TEA NATURAL DEFENSES (17 BAGS) In the ups and downs of the seasons, it is possible that our immune system may need some kind of boost. In addition to a varied and balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle, it is the perfect time to enjoy a hot cup of YOGI TEA® Natural Defenses. The bittersweet taste of echinacea is combined with fruity elderberries and aromatic basil. The beneficial natural vitamin C from acerola strengthens defenses naturally. The essence of this infusion is: "Well protected". Ingredients: echinacea*, rosehip*, dehydrated acerola juice*, basil*, cinnamon*, ginger*, cardamom*, elderberries*, black pepper*, moringa*, hibiscus*, cocoa shell*, licorice*, fennel* *organic agriculture Echinacea: Echinacea is a wild plant from North America, which was highly valued by Native American peoples. It grows up to 90 cm tall and has purple leaves. Echinacea has a sweet and tasty flavor with a bitter touch. Rosehip: Belonging to the rose family, rosehip has bright red fruits containing small fruits. It grows wild throughout Europe and Asia, directly in sunny areas. Rosehip has a slightly sweet to acidic taste depending on the harvest time. Acerola: Bright red, that's acerola. The fresh, acidic and fruity fruit mainly flourishes in South America and Jamaica, in ravines, along rivers, on mountain slopes or at the edge of the road. Its pulp is especially juicy and contains 80% liquid. Basil: This "royal plant", as the ancient Greeks called basil, arrived in northern Europe in the 12th century. It has a wonderfully tasty aroma that stands out in both Mediterranean cuisine and freshly brewed tea. Cinnamon: Cinnamon is one of the most expensive spices in the world and was used in China as early as 3,000 years before Christ. Cinnamon is obtained from the bark of the southeast Asian cinnamon tree, has a sweet-aromatic flavor and contains valuable essential oils. Ginger: In Christmas pastries, in curry or as lemonade: The bulbous ginger is one of the most popular spices in the world. For millennia, it has been cultivated in the tropical heat of East Asia and gives many YOGI TEA® infusions their spicy, aromatic and tasty flavor. Cardamom: Cardamom has been one of the most popular spices in the entire Asian and Arab area for millennia. Its fine and gentle aroma predestines cardamom to be used in many dishes, from a spicy curry to aromatic Christmas pastries. Elderberries: About 6,000 years ago, elderberries were already part of human nutrition. The bright black fruits, also known as cooked camphor flowers, are ideal for desserts, juices, and natural infusions. They have a sweet and bitter taste that is also fruity. Black pepper: Called the "king of spices", black pepper is today, along with salt, the most important spice in the world. Originally from the Malabar coast, it has an intense spicy flavor, ranging from slightly spicy to spicy. Moringa: From the Himalayan region, moringa is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 3 m in the first year. The fruits, in pod form, cooked taste like beans, the seeds resemble chickpeas. Hibiscus: Originally from the tropics, hibiscus, also known as mallow flower in some areas, is appreciated for its fruity, sweet-bitter flowers in addition to its beauty. Thanks to its large flowers, it is found in many European gardens. Cocoa: From the Latin American jungle, cocoa is known mainly for its seeds, the raw material for chocolate. But also the cocoa fruit shell has a sweet-smooth aroma and very few calories. Licorice: An essential component of licorice sweets, licorice has been known since ancient times. It has a sweetening power 50 times stronger than sugar and has a sweet slightly sweet and sour-bitter taste. Fennel: Belonging to the Apiaceae family, fennel has been appreciated worldwide for millennia for its intense aroma. Originally from the Mediterranean, its sweet-tasty flavor resembles anise. Preparation: Pour 250 ml of freshly boiled water over the bag. Leave it for 7 minutes - or more for a more intense flavor. Add milk and sweeten to taste.