CAMAS PRAIRIE

Brewing natural organic herbal blends is not a precise process. Each batch of our essiac blend will have its own unique brewing characteristics.

PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE BREWING INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN EACH CONTAINER OF ESSIAC BLEND. Our instructions are as accurate as we could make them and should yield excellent results. However, individual results may vary. (For complete Brewing Instructions click page tab on left)

Below are some more tips that will answer some of the questions you might have when brewing our essiac blend.

1. Why does the yield of the essiac blend vary with each bag or jug?

• OUR TEA NOW CONTAINS SHEEP SORREL ROOT (25%). THIS ROOT MAKES THE TEA MORE BENEFICIAL. THE ROOT DOES HOWEVER ABSORB MORE WATER. PLEASE FOLLOW THE NEW BREWING INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD MORE WATER TO THE TEA BEFORE USING.
• If you let the brewed essiac blend sit longer in the fridge, more of the liquid may be absorbed into the roots and herbs.
  
• New batches or lots of the herbs in the blend can have different absorption levels.
  
• More water may evaporate than expected when boiling.
• The mucilaginous consistency of the Slippery elm component will vary.
  

2. Sometimes my tea is "syrupy."

• Since more water is absorbed by Sheep Sorrel root the tea may be more viscous before you dilute with water (see new brewing instructions). This is normal and good.
• Slippery elm bark is a naturally syrupy mucilaginous demulcent. Each lot and cut of Slippery elm powder will result in the tea being more or less syrupy. This is also normal.
  
• If you are not using the full four ounces from the bag be sure to shake the bag well before mixing the dry herbs in the liquid.  
  
• If you are using our blend from the 3 lb. jug please shake the jug well before each brewing session.

3.  Why does my tea taste bitter or strong? 

• Since our tea contains Sheep Sorrel, 25% being root, it may taste a little strong. Adding the root gives our tea a smoother but slightly more bitter earthy flavor. This is perfectly normal.

4. How long can I store the finished blend in the fridge?

• Two to three weeks