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Herbal Tea
Defense Mode – Seasonal Wellness Tea
$15.99
1 Pouch - 15 Tea Bags
A caffeine-free nine-herb berry-and-spice tea for a seasonal-care ritual, with elderberry, hibiscus, ginger, elder flower, tulsi, nettle, crushed turmeric root, cinnamon and lemon verbena. 15 filled tea bags; read ingredient and medication cautions.
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Product details
HERBAL TEA
Make everyday care part of the plan.
A nine-herb berry-and-spice blend for a warm seasonal-care routine. Elderberry leads with hibiscus, elder flower, ginger, tulsi, nettle, crushed turmeric root, cinnamon and lemon verbena for a balanced caffeine-free cup.
15 Filled Tea BagsCaffeine-FreeNo Added Sugar
Why this blend
Defense Mode keeps elderberry at the center of the seasonal herbal story instead of scattering the formula across too many ingredients. Hibiscus and elder flower support the berry-floral profile, ginger and cinnamon add warmth, and tulsi, nettle, turmeric and lemon verbena round out the everyday herbal ritual.
Why each herb is here
Here’s what each herb brings to the blend.
Elderberry — the seasonal-care anchor
Elderberry’s history in seasonal herbal care explains its central place in this blend, while its dark berry character gives the cup depth and works naturally with hibiscus and warming spices.
Hibiscus Flower — tartness and color
Hibiscus gives the cup its bright tart-fruity edge and natural red color, helping the elderberry taste lively rather than heavy.
Elder Flower — a floral seasonal herb
Elder flower has a history in seasonal herbal preparations and adds a lighter floral layer alongside elderberry.
Ginger Root — warming balance
Ginger adds familiar warmth and has a history in digestive herbal preparations. Here it also helps balance the tart berry-and-hibiscus profile.
Tulsi — everyday herbal support
Tulsi, also called holy basil, adds a green herbal note and reflects its long use in everyday wellness traditions.
Nettle Leaf — the leafy backbone
Nettle adds a green, mineral-like herbal character and helps give the blend a more grounded everyday-herbal profile.
Turmeric Root — earthy depth
Crushed turmeric root brings earthy warmth and color.
Cinnamon — familiar spice
Cinnamon rounds the ginger and berry notes with familiar warmth and makes the cup more approachable.
Lemon Verbena — bright finish
Lemon verbena adds a clean citrus-herbal note that lifts the fuller berry, root and spice flavors.
Understanding the herbal support
Defense Mode is a seasonal herbal tea, not an immune treatment and not a way to prevent or cure colds, flu or other infections. The formula is designed to make seasonal herbal care easy to work into an everyday routine.
When to reach for it
- As part of a seasonal routine that makes time for rest and a warm drink.
- During a quiet break from a busy day.
- When you want a caffeine-free berry-and-spice cup with an explained herbal purpose.
The cup
Tart berry and hibiscus first, followed by ginger-cinnamon warmth, a grounded herbal middle and a clean lemony finish.
Ingredients & How to Brew
Full ingredient list
Elderberry, Hibiscus Flower, Elder Flower, Ginger Root, Tulsi, Nettle Leaf, Turmeric Root, Cinnamon Chips, Lemon Verbena.
How to brew
Place one tea bag in 8–10 fl oz of freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for 10–12 minutes. Gently press the bag before removing. Enjoy up to two cups daily. Add honey if desired.
Details, Safety & Policies
Size & packaging
15 filled herbal tea bags in one resealable pouch.
Product standards
- Caffeine free
- No added sugar
- Plant-based ingredients
- 15 filled tea bags
- Blended with care in Maryland, USA
- Natural ingredients may create slight variation in color, aroma, and flavor
Before you steep
For adults. Ask a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, preparing for surgery, or managing a medical condition—especially a blood-pressure, blood-sugar, bleeding, gallbladder, kidney or liver condition. Avoid use if you are allergic to any listed ingredient. Stop use if an unwanted reaction occurs.
This herbal tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Processing, shipping & policies
Blended with care & ships within 2–5 business days. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. See our Shipping, Returns & Refunds, and Love It or Swap It Paw-mise™ pages for current terms and eligibility.
Build a better routine
Keep the ritual focused and add only the steps that support the moment.
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Soothe & Sip TeaChoose the softer root-forward blend when throat comfort becomes the priority.
Herbal traditions and research help inform why these ingredients were chosen. Because this is a brewed tea rather than a concentrated or standardized extract, individual experiences may vary.
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