Organic Marshmallow Root Loose Herbal Tea

Dried Althaea officinalis root, cut and sifted — mild, faintly sweet, and gently earthy, with the smooth, silky mouthfeel this root is known for. Single-ingredient, caffeine-free, packed loose.

Marshmallow root is unusual among dried botanicals: it is brewed cold, not hot. That one difference is what produces the soft, slightly viscous cup people come to it for.

Flavor

Mild • Faintly sweet • Gently earthy • Silky texture • Not bitter

Ingredients

Organic dried marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), cut and sifted. Single-ingredient. No additives or fillers. Naturally caffeine-free.

Why Cold, Not Hot

The mucilage that gives marshmallow root its character is heat-sensitive. Boiling water breaks down the long polysaccharide chains and reduces how well they form a gel, so a cold infusion produces a fuller, silkier result than a hot steep.

This is the opposite of how nearly every other root is prepared, and it is the single most common thing people get wrong with it.

How to Brew

Add 1 tablespoon of cut and sifted root to 8 oz of cool water. Cover and leave on the counter or in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours — overnight is easiest. Strain and drink.

The liquid will be pale and slightly thickened. That silkiness is the point, not a fault. If you want it warm, gently heat the strained infusion afterward rather than boiling the root itself.

Ways to Use

Drink it plain, or with a spoonful of raw honey. Pairs beautifully with mullein leaf and with chamomile — though since those want hot water, brew them separately and combine the two infusions rather than steeping everything together.

Product Details

• Loose herbal tea — dried root (Althaea officinalis)
• Cut and sifted for easy brewing
• Single-ingredient, caffeine-free
• Available in 4 oz and 8 oz pouches
• Organic — carefully sourced from Eastern European growers
• Small-batch packed by Farmer Soul, Las Vegas, Nevada

Storage

Keep the pouch tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a clean, dry utensil each time.