F*** Flu

Product Summary

F*** Flu is a loose-leaf herbal tea created by Her Belle Tease. This warming botanical blend combines traditional herbs including echinacea, ginger, thyme, sage, licorice and Icelandic moss, inspired by seasonal rituals and the importance of rest, nourishment and self-care during the colder months.

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Key Information

- Product Type: Loose Leaf Herbal Tea

- Collection: Remember To...

- Inspired By: Winter immune support and traditional botanical practices

- Format: Loose Leaf

- Net Weight: 15g

- Servings: Approximately 15 x 1g servings

- Brew Temperature: 90°C

- Brew Time: 5–10 minutes

- Caffeine Content: Naturally caffeine free

- Suitable For: Adults

- Origin: Ingredients sourced from multiple regions

- Blended In: The Netherlands

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Ingredients

Botanical Ingredients

- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

- Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

- Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)

- Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

- Sage (Salvia officinalis)

- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

- Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo biloba)

- Icelandic Moss (Cetraria islandica)

- Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

- Moringa (Moringa oleifera)

- Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

- Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)

- Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

- Malva (Malva sylvestris)

- Nettle (Urtica dioica)

- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

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Flavour Profile

- Earthy

- Herbaceous

- Warming

- Slightly sweet

- Aromatic

- Floral

- Spiced

- Creamy

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Story Behind The Blend

F*** Flu was created for those moments when life asks us to slow down. Inspired by traditional herbal wisdom and seasonal rituals, this blend brings together botanicals that have long histories of use throughout European, Asian and Indigenous traditions.

Rather than pushing through exhaustion, this tea invites you to pause, wrap yourself in a blanket, and embrace the art of rest. A steaming cup, nourishing food and a little extra kindness towards yourself can sometimes be exactly what the season calls for.

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Traditional Herbal Context

Many of the herbs in this blend have been used traditionally for centuries.

Thyme and sage have long histories within Mediterranean culinary and herbal traditions. Ginger is widely used throughout Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese practices. Icelandic Moss and licorice root have been valued in Northern European traditions, while echinacea originates from Indigenous North American plant knowledge.

These plants have rich cultural histories and continue to be studied for their naturally occurring phytochemicals.

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Botanical Research

The plants in this blend have been the subject of scientific research regarding their phytochemical composition and traditional uses.

Research topics include:

- Polyphenols

- Flavonoids

- Adaptogens

- Mucilaginous compounds

- Essential oils

- Aromatic compounds

- Antioxidant activity

See individual plant pages in the Her Belle Tease Plant Library for references and safety information.

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Suggested Ritual

Enjoy during:

- Seasonal transitions

- Cozy evenings

- Reading and journalling

- Rest days

- Meditation

- Sauna sessions

- Winter self-care rituals

Brew slowly and enjoy alongside nourishing food and plenty of water.