Echinacea Is Here: Farmer Soul's New Immune-Season Tea
Farmer Soul's organic echinacea is now available. Whole dried aerial parts of Echinacea purpurea — flowers, leaves, and stem, without the root. Single-ingredient, caffeine-free, and packed loose in a resealable kraft pouch.
We've been working on sourcing a clean, quality echinacea for a while. Getting the sourcing right took longer than expected — we needed a supplier with organic certification, consistent quality, and clear documentation on species and plant part. What we landed on is dried Echinacea purpurea aerial parts, sourced from Eastern Europe, with the species and plant part clearly specified on every bag.
Why We Chose Aerial Parts
Echinacea is sold in a lot of forms — root, aerial parts, extracts, and combinations. We went with the aerial parts of Echinacea purpurea because it is the most common form for brewing as a tea, and because the aerial parts — the flowers, leaves, and stem — are what most people picture when they think of brewing echinacea as a traditional herbal tea. The root is a separate preparation with a different traditional use history, and we wanted to keep the product clear and specific.
What to Expect
Echinacea purpurea brews into a mild, earthy, slightly floral cup. The most distinctive quality is a gentle tingle on the tongue — a natural property of the plant's alkylamide compounds and a reliable indicator that the herb is fresh. It is not unpleasant; it is just characteristic of echinacea.
It pairs well with elderberry for a deeper, fruit-forward seasonal blend, and with ginger, lemon, or a spoonful of raw honey.
Available Sizes
Echinacea is available in 4 oz, 8 oz, and 1 lb resealable kraft pouches. All three sizes are in stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the root or the aerial parts?
This is the aerial parts — flowers, leaves, and stem — of Echinacea purpurea. It does not contain the root.
What size should I start with?
The 4 oz bag is a good starting point if you are new to echinacea tea. It brews approximately 20–40 cups depending on how much herb you use per cup.
Is it caffeinated?
No. Echinacea is naturally caffeine-free.
Related Reading
- Echinacea 101: Traditional Uses, Benefits & How to Brew It
- How to Brew Echinacea Tea
- Echinacea vs. Elderberry: Which Fits Cold & Flu Season?
- Echinacea Tea Recipes for Cold & Flu Season
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Echinacea
- USDA PLANTS Database: Echinacea purpurea
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or considering it for a child.