{"product_id":"organic-marshmallow-root-loose-herbal-tea","title":"Organic Marshmallow Root Loose Herbal Tea","description":"\u003cstyle id=\"fs-link-style\"\u003e.tab-popup-content a,.collection-description a,.articleLookbook-des a,.productView-description a,.product-description a{color:#108474!important;font-weight:600!important;text-decoration:none!important}.tab-popup-content a:hover,.collection-description a:hover,.articleLookbook-des a:hover,.productView-description a:hover,.product-description a:hover{color:#0c5e54!important;text-decoration:underline!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"farmer-soul-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic marshmallow root from dried \u003cem\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e. Cut and sifted for easy brewing, with a mild, faintly sweet, gently earthy flavor and the smooth, silky mouthfeel this root is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow root is unusual among dried botanicals: it's brewed cold rather than hot. That single difference is what gives you the soft, slightly viscous cup people come to it for. Pairs beautifully with mullein, chamomile, licorice root, cinnamon, or a spoonful of raw honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 100% dried marshmallow root (\u003cem\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e• Cut and sifted for easy brewing\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully sourced from Eastern European growers\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally caffeine free\u003cbr\u003e• Mild, faintly sweet, subtly earthy — not bitter\u003cbr\u003e• Smooth, silky texture in the cup\u003cbr\u003e• Small-batch, carefully handled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cold-brewed herbal infusions\u003cbr\u003e• Overnight marshmallow root water\u003cbr\u003e• Blending with mullein, chamomile, licorice root, or cinnamon\u003cbr\u003e• Homemade herbal preparations and syrups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in a resealable pouch for freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more from Farmer Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbs-spices\"\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; spices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-mullein-leaf-loose-herbal-tea-caffeine-free-botanical-herb-verbascum-thapsus\"\u003eOrganic mullein tea\u003c\/a\u003e — a classic pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\"\u003eBest sellers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- fs-howto-start --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fs-product-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"fs-howto-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"fs-howto-title\"\u003eHow to Use \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to use this product\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrew it cold. Add 1 tablespoon of cut and sifted marshmallow root to 8 oz of cool water, cover, and leave it on the counter or in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours — overnight is easiest. Strain and enjoy. The liquid will be pale and slightly thickened, which is exactly right. If you want it warm, gently heat the strained infusion afterward rather than boiling the root itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- fs-howto-end --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fs-faq-start --\u003e\n\u003cstyle id=\"fs-faq-style\"\u003e.fs-product-faq{margin-top:32px}.fs-product-faq h2{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:12px}.fs-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e3e1da}.fs-faq-item summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;color:#108474;position:relative;padding-right:28px}.fs-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.fs-faq-item summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:0;top:14px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#108474}.fs-faq-item[open] summary::after{content:\"\\2013\"}.fs-faq-item summary:hover{color:#0c5e54}.fs-faq-item p{margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.7;color:#28251d}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fs-product-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"fs-faq-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"fs-faq-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does marshmallow root tea taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild and faintly sweet with a soft, earthy, slightly starchy character — much gentler than most roots and not bitter at all. The most distinctive thing about it is texture rather than flavor: the cup feels smooth and slightly thickened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is marshmallow root brewed cold instead of hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause 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 or warm infusion produces a fuller, silkier result than a hot steep. This is the opposite of how most roots are prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long should I cold infuse marshmallow root?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour to twelve hours. Overnight in the fridge is the easiest approach. Longer steeping gives a thicker, more viscous infusion; shorter gives a lighter one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs marshmallow root tea caffeinated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Marshmallow root is naturally caffeine-free, which makes it a gentle choice at any hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is my marshmallow root tea slippery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's the mucilage, and it's what you're brewing for. Marshmallow root is high in polysaccharides that swell in water into a soft gel. A slightly slippery, silky texture means you extracted it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I blend marshmallow root with other herbs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's very mild, so it blends without taking over. Mullein, chamomile, licorice root, cinnamon, and a little raw honey all work well. If you're blending with herbs that need hot water, brew them separately and combine the two infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same plant as marshmallow candy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally, yes. Nineteenth-century French pâte de guimauve was made by whipping Althaea root extract with sugar and egg white. Modern marshmallow confectionery uses gelatin or starch instead — the plant was replaced entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I store dried marshmallow root?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the pouch tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and use a clean, dry utensil each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fs-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there anything I should know before drinking it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause mucilage forms a coating in the digestive tract, marshmallow root may slow the absorption of medication taken at the same time. If you take oral medication, it's sensible to separate them by an hour or two, and to check with your healthcare provider first. As with any herbal product, talk to your provider if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does marshmallow root tea taste like?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mild and faintly sweet with a soft, earthy, slightly starchy character - much gentler than most roots and not bitter at all. The most distinctive thing about it is texture rather than flavor: the cup feels smooth and slightly thickened.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is marshmallow root brewed cold instead of hot?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Because the mucilage that gives marshmallow root its character is heat-sensitive. 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