Samad Gardens Initiative Digestive Blend Tea is formulated for digestive support and relief from bloating while assisting in digesting rich foods.
Its combination of bitter herbs (dandelion and mugwort) and gentle, nourishing herbs (Korean mint, peppermint, mullein) makes for a well-rounded tea with delicious flavor and big digestive benefits.
Dandelion leaf and mugwort are bitter herbs that support healthy bile and liver function, which helps with healthy digestion.
Korean Mint imparts a sweet flavor and has a soothing and nourishing effect on the mucous membrane of the gut. It helps to balance the bitter herbs in this tea.
Mullein soothes and nourishes mucous membranes in the digestive system as well as the respiratory system.
Peppermint imparts a cooling effect on the digestive system.
Ingredients: Dandelion leaf, Korean mint, mullein leaf, peppermint, and mugwort
Suggested Use: Drink one cup one to three times per day before meals or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings: Do not use while pregnant or nursing.
How to brew:
Herbal Infusions (standard cup of tea):
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon herb of choice
8 oz. water heated to 180-212°F
Directions:
Fill a reusable tea ball, spoon, cotton tea bag, with the loose herb.
Pour water over tea, cover the cup, and steep 3-5 minutes, or until desired strength.
Remove infuser and enjoy!
Makes one 8 oz. cup.
Herbal Decoctions
This is for when you are looking to get the most benefits out of the herbs.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon herb of choice
8 oz. water
Directions:
Put herbs in a small saucepan and cover with 8 oz. water.
Cover and slowly heat to a simmer.
Gently simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Strain into a mug and enjoy!
Makes one 8 oz. cup.
All of the herbs in this tea are grown without synthetic pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides and are hand-processed and dried by the incredible people at Samad Gardens Initiative.
Samad Gardens Initiative is a Connecticut based herb farm and garden education enterprise. Samad offers ongoing education support for new gardeners and farmers with a focus on serving the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) community.
Educational offerings include an incubator farm and apprenticeship program at Auerfarm, as well as ongoing classes on gardening, foraging, seed saving, self-sufficiency, regenerative growing techniques, and more.
Auerfarm is a 120-acre non-profit educational farm located in Bloomfield, CT. It is adjacent to Auerfarm State Reserve and the MDC reservoir. This vast expanse of preserved land brings unique wildlife and rare opportunities to explore nature in a densely populated region.
Since its launch in 2020, Samad Gardens Initiative has delivered farm and garden trainings and presentations in partnership with UCONN's Solid Ground Urban Farmer Training Program, Working Lands Alliance, CT NOFA, NOFA Mass, CT Resource Conservation and Development, New CT Farmer’s Alliance, Windsor Public Library, Windsor Adult Education, Hartford Public Library, Common Ground Urban Education Center & High School (New Haven), Keney Park Sustainability Project (Hartford), Green Village Initiative (Bridgeport), and more.
In addition to education, Samad's farm production provides herbs and fresh, organic produce to their community in partnership with the Liberated Land Cooperative, Mercado Popular, Distinctive Ideas, Connecticut Foodshare, and to other restaurants and community partners. They sell their herbal teas, spices, and seasonal produce at various markets throughout the state, including the Ellington Farmers Market, Coventry Farmer’s Market, Windsor Farmer’s Market, and Blue Back Farmer’s Market.
FDA Disclaimer: 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.