SIROCCO TEA Switzerland - VERBENA - 6 x 20 tea bags * Organically grown real verbena from Paraguay, the original home of some of the world's most unusual plants; a restorative and refreshing drink. Verbena tea is a traditional favorite with women in France. It has an antispasmodic and calming effect and a beguiling, lemony scent. The variety is now becoming increasingly popular elsewhere and enjoyed by many tea-drinkers on a daily basis. The verbena, or vervain, is a member of the Verbenaceae family and originally native to Paraguay. The tapered leaves are dried and cut. They contain around 0.5 percent essential oil with a delightful lemony fragrance. Although the plant is not hardy, it is also grown in Europe. However, we have selected the top-quality, organically grown original variety from Paraguay for our tea, as its special lemon scent is unsurpassed. - Herbal teas should be brewed with water at a temperature of 95/98°C (leave the water in the kettle for a short time until it has stopped boiling).