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Uva Ursi Tea - Herbal Tea - Anti-inflammatory, Caffeine Free, Catch, Kidney, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled - Tea Life™
Uva Ursi Tea - Herbal Tea - Anti-inflammatory, Caffeine Free, Catch, Kidney, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled - Tea Life™
Uva Ursi Tea - Herbal Tea - Anti-inflammatory, Caffeine Free, Catch, Kidney, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled - Tea Life™
Uva Ursi Tea - Herbal Tea - Anti-inflammatory, Caffeine Free, Catch, Kidney, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled - Tea Life™

Uva Ursi Tea

$9.95

Uva Ursi, a bit of a tongue twister to say - also goes by the names of bearberry, hog berry and bear grape (bears love the fruit of this plant, hence the name).

This herb focuses on Urinary Tract Disorders, and the surrounding regions of the body such as the Kidney, Urethra, Bladder, and so on. A common naturopathic blend to treat painful urination includes Uva Ursi, Hops and Peppermint.

How Uva Ursi works is that it can reduce bacteria in urine, along with reducing swelling in above mentioned areas, and having a drying effect on the surrounding tissues.

Note that this should be taken one week at a time on and offas prolonged use may lead to kidney irritation due to hydroquinone.

organically grown Bulgaria

Brewing

The general consensus is soak 3 grams of dried leaves in 5 ounces (150ml) of water for 12 hours for no more than 5 days at a time.

While beneficial to the liver, it can hurt the kidneys if taken for too long unfortunately.

Ingredients

100% Uva Ursi
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf

Health Benefits

This herb has a focus on mainly...

  • Painful urination
  • Kidney, Bladder, and surrounding areas
  • Reducing swelling and infection in the above mentioned areas

While beneficial to the liver, it can hurt the kidneys if taken for too long unfortunately.

Cautionary Notes

Not to be used on children, if you have thin retinas, or if pregnant.

Weight
Weight: 50g - Small
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Taste Profile

Uva Ursi Tea has a herbal taste typical of its traditional cleansing and toning infusion. It has an earthy sharpness with astringent notes of green tea and mild tannins.

This should be warm and sipped slowly to get the most of its grounding, restorative properties.

Aroma: Mildly woody and herbaceous

Taste: Bitter herbal with a dry green finish.

Body: Medium-bodied and slightly tannic.

Finish: Dry, earthy, and cleansing

Colour: Pale golden-green infusion

Common Questions

What should I use per cup?
One teaspoon of dried Uva Ursi leaf should be added for every 250 ml of hot water.

For how long should I steep it?
Steep for 10-15 minutes in 90-95degC water, then strain. The stronger version will steep slightly longer, but will be more bitter.

Reuse it?
Those same leaves may be re-steeped once for a lighter second cup, but most potency is released in the first infusion.

Does it get reheated?
YES - reheat gently below boiling (70-80 degrees Celsius). Avoid boiling repeatedly to preserve the plant compounds.

Is it caffeine free?
No. Uva Ursi contains no caffeine.

Any added ingredients?
No pure Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf without flavoring or preservatives.

Where do I store it?
Keep cool, dark, and dry in an airtight container to protect the natural tannins and volatile compounds.

Any cautions?
Yes. Uva Ursi is to be used moderately for no longer than 1-2 weeks at a time. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not recommended for anyone with kidney problems unless advised by a healthcare professional.

Can this be blended with another herb?
Sometimes, combined with bitter herbs like marshmallow root or licorice root, sweeteners and support for urinary comfort are added.