Hyssopus officinalis or hyssop is a shrub in the Lamiaceae or mint family native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea. Due to its purported properties as an antiseptic, cough reliever, and expectorant, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries.

Hyssop contains a highly aromatic oil in its leaves, stems, and flowers. Medieval Monks favored the herb using it in an herbal wine, and to spice-up their soups and sauces. In Biblical times, Hyssop Tea was looked at as a holy tea. People believed that drinking Hyssop Tea acted as a soul cleanser. Drinking Hyssop Tea can also promote the body to expel phlegm and other waste that can build up in the lungs and cause breathing difficulties, especially in the cases of colds and flues.

The flavor of our Hyssop Tea is strong and warm with minty, almost peppery, undertones.

How to brew: Pour one cup of fresh boiling water over one teaspoon of tea, steep 4-6 minutes. The longer the tea steeps, the stronger the flavor. Lemon or honey may be added.