Lemon Myrtle: Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora | Country of Origin: Australia | Plant Part: Leaves
100% Certified Organic. Australian Lemon Myrtle is the world's richest known natural source of citral (90 - 98%). Laboratory research has concluded the citral essential oils contained in Lemon Myrtle to be highly anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal.
Caffeine Level: Naturally caffeine free.
Taste: Myrtle is an evergreen scrub, its leaves have a sweet, astringent, juniper-like taste.
How to enjoy: Add 1 heaped tsp per 200ml of water, brew with boiling water for 2-5 minutes or adjust to your liking. Also, great served as an iced tea!
Indications: Common cold, influenza, bronchitis, indigestion and other irritable GIT disorders, herpes simplex - apply oil or tincture topically.
Aromatherapy/Hydrosols: Lemon Myrtle essential oil is used as an antiseptic, disinfectant and expectorant and is said to be more powerful than Tea Tree. In aromatherapy, it is valued for its fresh scent with uplifting benefits on your emotions and the ability to soothe, body and mind.
Why Choose Certified Organic Loose-leaf Tea?
Shipping: Our Certified Organic Teas & Herbs are delivered in sealed, air-tight pouches.
Stainless-steel Tea Canister
Each boxed canister holds between 400g – 500g of loose-leaf black or green tea and between 100g - 400g of herbs or tisanes.
The lid of the canister is see-through glass with an airtight rubber seal (see images) and a clip-down steel clasp. You will be provided with 2 attractive labels to stick on the canister. One 'Certified Organic' label and a label with the name and health benefits of the tea printed on it.
Canister Size: 19.5cm [H] x 12.5cm [W].
Stainless-steel Mesh Tea Infuser with Lid
This tea infuser is a high-quality stainless-steel teacup strainer/leaf infuser. It ensures a great brew every time - even with very fine cut tea leaves! So easy to use, simply put into your cup, mug or pot, add tea leaves, pour in hot water and enjoy!
The lid serves as a lid, whilst the tea is brewing, and as a base for standing the infuser in when you remove it from your teacup.
Material: High quality stainless steel with micro holes - perfect for brewing your favourite teas without any of the little bits left in your cup!
Dimensions: Height: 7.5cm, Width including arms: 10cm
Care Instructions: This is the easiest tea infuser you will ever own, simply rinse out tea leaves and dry after each use.