Mullein leaf comes from soft, downy rosette leaves of Verbascum thapsus - a tall wildflower long used in European folk blends for a mild cup.
We recommend the use of our tea bags with this particular herbal tea.
Unlike sharp mint or hot chai herbs, mullein is all about texture and calm: The leaves are a source of natural mucilage - gel-like plant polySaccharides - that form a mild, coating infusion popular with "throat and chest teas."
The flavour is subtle - meadow herbal with a hint of sweetness - so it works well on its own or as the base for brighter partners such as lemon peel/thyme or honey.
Most formal monographs discuss mullein flowers for traditional cough/throat relief, but the leaf is the common tea ingredient; modern lab studies using mullein leaf extracts report antimicrobial as well as anti-inflammatory activity, which explains its long-standing use in respiratory blends despite the lack of human trials.
Practically speaking mullein leaf brews easily, has no caffeine and is forgiving - long steeps are not bitter. Do strain finely through a mesh or coffee filter: tiny hairs on the leaf may be scratchy if they slip into the cup.
So if your brief is "quiet, comforting and mild on the palate," mullein leaf delivers.
If looking for the finer leaf version of Mullein please see here (abit cheaper)
Learn more about this popular herbal tea in our article 'Mullein, the Mysterious Mucus Magician'
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