For more than 75 years, long before it became fashionable, Alvita was championing the profound health-giving properties of herbal teas. We travel to the far reaches of the globe for the finest herbs, the best growers, the most precious sources. Small wonder that so many consumers trust the Alvita name. Today, it stands for more than 100 different teas, including classic single herb varieties, and our unique Alvita blends. The package you hold in your hand combines ancient herbal wisdom with modern traditional science. And brings directly to you all the richness and benefits of herbal teas. This philosophy is the very reason why you will find sensible, English pillow style tea bags that are oxygen bleached, not chlorine treated. And why you won't find any strings, tags or staples. We thank you for choosing our product, but more importantly, we thank you for the trust you've put in the herbal values that we all share. Native to Europe and North America, elderberry is a tree-like shrub. It produces serrated leaves, delicate flowers and juicy berries that are used for their beneficial properties. The Elderberry has been involved in human history for centuries, with a reputation for healing both the body and spirit. In fact, the plant was used so widely and considered so important and valuable that it earned an epithet, the medicine chest of the country people. The berries are ready for harvest in late summer and are rich in Vitamin C. They often constitute the main ingredient in pies, jellies, wines, and cordials. A healing, soothing syrup and tea can also be brewed from elderberry.