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Saltwater Paperbark Tea
Saltwater Paperbark Tea
Saltwater Paperbark Tea
Saltwater Paperbark Tea
Saltwater Paperbark Tea
Saltwater Paperbark Tea

Saltwater Paperbark Tea

$17.95
Brewing

1 teaspoon per cup Water temperature: 75-80degC
Steep: 2-3 minutes

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Ingredients

Authentic Australian Grown Saltwater Paperbark Leaves (Melaleuca alsophila)

Health Benefits

Traditional Botanical Heritage
Saltwater Paperbark was traditionally used in northern Australia in traditional preparations containing its aromatic leaves.

Naturally Occurring Plant Compounds
Naturally occurring compounds in Melaleuca alsophila include alpha-pinene, 1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol, and others aromatic compounds. Proper proportions depend on the plant's chemical profile.

Australian Native Botanical Diversity
It is one of Australia's native flora and an interesting example of the aromatic plant species found in northern Australia - Saltwater Paperbark.

Important: Though traditionally used, there is insufficient clinical data to indicate whether drinking Melaleuca alsophila tea has specific health benefits.

Cautionary Notes

Safety of herbal tea made from Melaleuca alsophila is not sufficiently established. Historische Verwendung does not automatically imply safety at modern consumption levels.

Avoid consumption during pregnancy, breastfeeding and childhood unless sufficient safety data are available.

Those taking medication or managing medical conditions should consult a healthcare professional.

Weight
Weight: 50g - Small
In stock, ready to ship

Pickup available at North St Marys Warehouse

Usually ready in 1 hour

Taste Profile

- Flavour: Expect earthy, woody, and herbal with citrus or eucalyptus notes.
- Aroma: It may be fresh, resinous and lightly lemony.
- Body: Expected to be light and medium.
- Finish: May be clean, herbal, and slightly woody.

Those are expected characteristics based on the aromatic compounds of the plant. Actual flavour should be confirmed by sensory testing of the supplied batch.

Common Questions

So what is Saltwater Paperbark Tea?
The leaves of Melaleuca alsophila are used in saltwater paperbark tea, a native Australian shrub or small tree in the Myrtaceae family.

Is saltwater paperbark indigenous to Australia?
Yes. Saltwater paperbark grows in northern Western Australia, particularly in the Kimberley and nearby areas. It grows in coastal areas, wetlands and areas with seasonally wet or saline soils.

Does Saltwater Paperbark have caffeine?
No. This saltwater Paperbark contains no caffeine because it lacks leaves from the traditional tea plant Camellia sinensis.

Is saltwater paperbark the same as tea tree?
No. Although both are in the Melaleuca genus, Saltwater Paperbark (Melaleuca alsophila) is a different species from Melaleuca alternifolia, the species used to make tea tree essential oil.

Was Saltwater Paperbark used by Indigenous Australians?
There are written records of Aboriginal people using saltwater paperbark for practical and traditional purposes, including preparations from its leaves. Nevertheless, these historical uses do not establish regular consumption safety or effectiveness.

Why is Saltwater Paperbark unique?
Its aromatic leaf oils differ considerably between plants. Some contain cineole and others contain naturally occurring lemon-scented compounds.