{"title":"Shop All Organic Loose Leaf Tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEvery blend we make, in one place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the full collection. Here you will find every small-batch blend we craft at Yerba Buena Tea Co. From our robust morning energizers to our calming bedtime rituals, every tin represents our commitment to quality, sustainability, and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Loose Leaf Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe the best tea comes from the earth, not a lab. That is why every blend here is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e. We use premium whole leaves that expand and unfurl in your cup, releasing a depth of flavor and nutrition that \"dusty\" tea bags just can't match. No microplastics, no artificial flavorings, just pure, plant-based goodness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind Your Perfect Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Filter by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy, Sleep, Digestion, Immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Green, Herbal, Rooibos, Mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minty, Spicy, Floral, Earthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever you choose, you are supporting a small, Oregon-based business dedicated to bringing a little more mindfulness and joy to your daily routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"good-night","title":"Good Night","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe blend for the nights when warm milk isn't enough.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn organic herbal blend built around kava root and passionflower, two botanicals with long traditions in Pacific Island and Western herbalism. Passionflower, skullcap, and lemon balm have quiet histories in European herbalism as part of the evening cup. Chamomile and lavender soften the flavor and bring their own bedtime traditions. The cup tastes earthy and grounding, with a mild numbing sensation on the tongue that signals fresh kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere kava comes from.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKava root has been the ceremonial drink of Pacific Island cultures for over 3,000 years, traditionally shared in social and spiritual gatherings for calm and connection. It is sipped slowly, the traditional way, for a relaxed body while staying clear-headed. Chamomile and lavender have anchored European bedtime cups for generations, and together the blend leans fully into the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 60-minute bedtime ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this one hour before bed rather than right before, so it becomes part of your wind-down. Sip it slow, put the phone in another room, and let the evening settle in. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256216535362,"sku":"SQ5991501","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256216568130,"sku":"SQ5991502","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/good-night-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"golden-gate-green","title":"Golden Gate Green","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe bright, citrus-forward cup that wakes the palate.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese gunpowder green tea, ginger root, orange peel, and lemongrass. The gunpowder base is a rolled green tea from China with a vegetal, slightly smoky character that holds up to bold flavors. The ginger and lemongrass brighten the cup with citrus and spice. The orange peel adds a sweet, oily finish. The cup tastes warmer than most green teas, with enough complexity to hold attention over multiple steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gunpowder green tea.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunpowder is a tea-rolling style that originated in China's Zhejiang Province during the Tang Dynasty. The leaves are hand-rolled into tight pellets that unfurl when steeped, which preserves the aromatic oils and gives the tea a longer shelf life. The rolling also concentrates the flavor, so gunpowder reads as more robust than other green teas. It holds up to blending with ginger and citrus in a way that lighter greens would not. The slight smokiness from the rolling process pairs naturally with the warming spice of ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe San Francisco connection.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend was named for the city's microclimates: the fog that rolls through the Mission, the citrus trees in Golden Gate Park, the ginger-forward cooking that defines the Bay Area food culture. Bright, warming, coastal. 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Sweet, minty, soft on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe herbs in the cup.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint and fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a cooling, anise-sweet character that has closed European, Mediterranean, and Indian after-dinner tables for centuries. \u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow root\u003c\/strong\u003e releases a gel-like silkiness when steeped, the same root that once gave the candy its name. \u003cstrong\u003eChamomile\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long-loved evening flower, traditionally enjoyed at the close of the day. \u003cstrong\u003eGinger and calendula\u003c\/strong\u003e round it out with a warming snap and a soft floral edge. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep strong, drink it warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water, 6 minutes. The boil draws out the bright oils in the peppermint and fennel. The longer steep lets the marshmallow root release its silky body, which gives the cup its coating sweetness. Sip it hot, or let it cool to lukewarm for a softer, rounder cup. Sip slow either way. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256154046786,"sku":"SQ9790832","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256154079554,"sku":"SQ9790833","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/tummy-bliss-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851320"},{"product_id":"detox","title":"Detox","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn organic herbal blend, made for daily ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the classic spring-tonic herbs of European and North American folk tradition: burdock root and nettle leaf. For centuries, springtime herbalists reached for these roots and leaves as the season turned, and they have held a long place in Western herbalism. This blend pairs them with peppermint for cooling freshness, licorice root for natural sweetness, and ginger root for its warm, lively spice. The cup tastes surprisingly sweet before anything is added, earthy without being bitter, minty without being medicinal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy no senna or cascara.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the teas sold under this name lean on harsh botanicals like senna leaf or cascara bark. This blend skips that route entirely. Instead it leans on burdock and nettle, the mineral-rich spring-tonic herbs of Western tradition, with licorice to harmonize the blend and round the earthiness, and ginger to add warmth. The result is a tea built for a daily cup, not a quick fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning or night, as a daily ritual. Because it contains no caffeine, the tea fits any hour. Many customers brew it first thing in the morning as a clean-start ritual. Others pour a cup after a heavy meal to round out the evening. Steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 minutes. The licorice root sweetness builds with time. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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The contrast between the cooling mint and the warming ginger creates a tingling sensation that settles the nervous system. It is the herbal blend for the moment when the body needs to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy spearmint, not peppermint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint (\u003cem\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/em\u003e) contains less menthol than peppermint, which makes it sweeter and softer on the palate. The lower menthol content means the mint does not overpower the delicate floral notes of the lavender. Spearmint has been the digestive mint of Mediterranean herbalism for centuries, showing up in Moroccan tea rituals and Greek digestion tonics. The sweetness pairs naturally with ginger's warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three-herb logic.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger root moves stagnation in the digestive tract, a tradition that runs through Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a warming carminative. Lavender calms the nervous system, with modern aromatherapy studies showing the volatile oils (linalool and linalyl acetate) reduce perceived stress. Spearmint cools inflammation and settles the stomach. 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The goal is replenishment. Steep them long (6 to 10 minutes), drink them daily, and the minerals accumulate in the body the way food does. The tradition comes out of the Wise Woman lineage, a Western herbalism approach focused on nourishment over intervention. Susun Weed, the herbalist who codified the practice in the 1980s, called nettle-oatstraw infusions \"liquid vitamins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot or cold-brewed. Many customers make a quart at a time, keep it in the fridge, and drink it in place of water throughout the week. The flavor stays mild and minty even when brewed strong. 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Carminatives relax the smooth muscle in the digestive tract and let trapped gas pass, which is why this blend has been the after-meal cup and the nausea cup since we opened. Bright lemon on the front, spicy ginger in the middle, cooling mint on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy four, not one.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger alone can be too heating. Mint alone can be too cooling. Lemon alone lacks body. Together, they balance. The ginger provides the warming action that moves digestion forward. The mint provides the cooling counterpoint that settles the cramping. The lemongrass and lemon verbena tie the cup together with a citrus thread that makes the whole thing drinkable, not medicinal. The blend works as a stomach soother, a travel-sickness cup, a post-meal ritual, and a cold-weather immune support all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water, steep 6 minutes. 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The rose and lavender release their oils slow. Before you taste anything, you have a visual ritual that slows you down. The cup itself tastes like the balance between tart cranberry and honeyed chamomile, with floral accents that read as perfume in the nose, not on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the hibiscus matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose and lavender alone would taste like soap. The secret to balancing four flowers in one cup is the hibiscus, which brings a cranberry-like tartness from its natural fruit acids. That tartness cuts through the floral oils and keeps them from overwhelming the palate. The chamomile provides the honeyed, grounding base. The result is a cup that reads as bright, juicy, and deeply floral without crossing into perfume territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tradition of flower blends.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending multiple flowers into a single tea has roots in both European herbalism and Middle Eastern tradition. In France, tisanes of chamomile and rose were evening drinks in rural households. In Egypt and Morocco, hibiscus (known as karkadé) was the tart, cooling beverage served at celebrations. Lavender showed up in Provençal kitchen gardens as both culinary herb and calming tea. This blend draws from all three traditions. 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The result is a warm, settling ritual for the moment you shift out of a busy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for winding down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine-free and gently spiced, this is a cup for the transition hours. Oatstraw and wood betony have long, quiet histories in European herbalism as companions for a busy mind, and kava has been part of Pacific Island ritual for generations, traditionally enjoyed to promote a sense of calm while staying clear-headed. Pour it when you need to slow down but still have dinner to make and people to show up for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink hot. Use it to mark the shift between work and home, or as the cup that quiets the open tabs in your mind on a high-stress afternoon. Best in the late afternoon or early evening. 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Seven ingredients, each one pulling a specific job: the Yerba Mate delivers the caffeine backbone (roughly 65-75mg per cup), the peppermint brightens the palate, the schisandra berries add a tart-sweet complexity, the eleuthero and ginkgo sit in the adaptogen lane, the licorice binds the flavor, the eucalyptus opens the sinuses. The cup tastes minty, earthy, lightly sweet, and drinks like something you'd make for a deadline, not a moment of relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yerba Mate works differently than coffee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba Mate is \u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e, a South American holly species cultivated across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The caffeine content sits between green tea and coffee, but the compound profile includes theobromine (the alkaloid in chocolate) and theophylline (a bronchodilator), which modulate the stimulant effect. Traditional gaucho culture treats Mate as an all-day social drink, passed in a gourd among friends and refilled repeatedly. The steady lift, not the spike-and-crash. Mate also contains chlorogenic acids and saponins, plant compounds studied in modern phytochemistry for antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe adaptogen support layer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleuthero root is \u003cem\u003eEleutherococcus senticosus\u003c\/em\u003e, often called Siberian Ginseng, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine under the name \u003cem\u003eci wu jia\u003c\/em\u003e as a Qi tonic. Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species on the planet, with fossil records dating back 270 million years. Both herbs sit in the adaptogen category in Western herbalism, plants that support the body's response to physical and mental stress. 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Elderberry and echinacea are traditionally enjoyed for everyday immune support,* which makes this the cup to reach for on the days you want to take a little extra care of yourself. The cup tastes like berry cobbler with a citrus edge. No artificial sweeteners, no flavorings. Just the fruit and the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these five ingredients work together.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) have been a staple of Western herbalism since at least the 5th century BCE. The berries are rich in anthocyanins, the pigment compounds that give them their deep purple color and their long-standing reputation. Echinacea (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e) comes from the Plains tribes of North America, who used the root long before it entered European pharmacopeias in the early 1900s. Licorice root brings natural sweetness (50 times sweeter than sugar by weight) without any added sugar. Orange peel cuts through the richness with bright, oils-forward citrus. Spearmint cools the finish. Five ingredients, five purposes, one cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Drink hot, or cold-brew overnight (2 teaspoons in 16 ounces) and keep a pitcher in the fridge for the week. The traditional herbalism approach is consistency: the same cup, the same time, every day. A daily ritual, not a rescue. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains licorice root. If you have high blood pressure, or a heart or kidney condition, or are pregnant, limit licorice and consult your healthcare provider.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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It tastes like sophisticated fruit punch with zero sugar, which is exactly what hot-climate hydration traditions from Mexico to Egypt have known for centuries. Hibiscus is naturally rich in anthocyanins, the same antioxidant compounds that give blueberries and red wine their color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend works hot, but it comes alive cold. Cold water extracts the bright citrus and floral notes while pulling less of the sharp acidity that hibiscus carries when you steep it hot. The result is smoother, rounder, naturally sweeter. Steep it overnight in a pitcher. By morning, you have a stunning ruby-red tea that drinks like juice but hydrates like water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lemongrass adds a crisp, grassy brightness. The orange peel brings the zest. The rose petals soften the whole thing and give the finish a floral lift. The cup reads as tart, juicy, refreshing. 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The spearmint-fennel-sage combination reads as savory-sweet in the cup, a flavor profile that resets the palate. Dandelion and nettle round it out with an earthy, mineral depth. The cup tastes substantial, an unsweetened, zero-calorie pour for any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the savory-mint profile works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mint teas lean sweet and dessert-like. This one leans savory, with the rosemary and sage adding an herbaceous backbone that makes the mint read more like a tonic than a treat. The fennel brings a natural sweetness without sugar. The bitterness of dandelion and the grassy-mineral notes of nettle anchor the cup in the long tradition of bitter herbs in Western herbalism. The savory profile resets the palate, which is why so many customers reach for this cup in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dual-caffeine base.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba mate brings a clean, sustained energy. Green tea adds L-theanine, the amino acid that smooths the caffeine edge. Together, they provide a steady lift without the crash. The hojicha, a roasted Japanese green tea made from stems and leaves, adds a toasted-grain sweetness and drops the overall caffeine just slightly, for a balanced cup that tastes like something you would drink for pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Light enough for afternoon sipping. Smooth enough to drink unsweetened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy spearmint, not peppermint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint contains less menthol than peppermint, which is why it tastes sweeter and softer. Peppermint brings a sharp cooling sensation that can overpower delicate tea leaves. Spearmint integrates. The sweetness balances the vegetal notes in the green tea without masking them. The pairing shows up across Middle Eastern and North African tea traditions for the same reason: the two work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe iced ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew strong (1 teaspoon in 8 ounces at 175°F for 3 minutes), sweeten lightly with honey while the tea is still warm, then pour over a tall glass of ice. The mint amplifies when cold. The lemongrass stays bright. The green tea base holds it all together. Drinks like a spa water that actually tastes like something.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256304845122,"sku":"SQ8045062","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256304877890,"sku":"SQ8045063","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/green-fusion-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"turmeric-lemon-ginger","title":"Turmeric Lemon Ginger","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe functional wellness tea that tastes bright, not muddy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric root, lemongrass, ginger root, lemon peel, licorice root, black pepper. An herbal blend built to make turmeric bright and drinkable, without the earthy, chalky taste that makes most turmeric teas hard to finish. The lemongrass and lemon peel lift the turmeric into citrus territory. The ginger adds warmth. The licorice root adds natural sweetness. The black pepper does the bioavailability work that makes the turmeric actually absorbable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy black pepper belongs in the cup.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric contains curcumin, the compound herbalists and researchers care about. The problem: curcumin has low bioavailability on its own, meaning the body struggles to absorb it from the digestive tract. Black pepper contains piperine, an alkaloid that inhibits the enzymes that break down curcumin before it reaches the bloodstream. Studies show piperine increases curcumin absorption by up to 2000%. The black pepper in this blend is not a flavor accent. It is the ingredient that helps your body absorb the curcumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe golden milk tradition.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ayurvedic practice, turmeric gets mixed with warm milk, ghee, black pepper, and honey into a drink called \"Haldi Doodh\" or golden milk. The tradition understands what modern science confirmed: curcumin is fat-soluble. Adding a splash of coconut milk, oat milk, or whole milk to this tea binds the curcumin to the fat and carries it into the body. Brew the tea strong, add the milk warm, sweeten with honey if you want it. The golden milk ritual, adapted for the teapot. Warming, earthy, citrus-bright, naturally sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains licorice root. If you have high blood pressure, or a heart or kidney condition, or are pregnant, limit licorice and consult your healthcare provider.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Two herbs that Western herbalism has paired for centuries, in the same cup that grandmothers have been pouring since before sleep studies existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the pairing works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile is a nervine, the herbalism term for plants that act on the nervous system. It contains apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, the same receptors that respond to pharmaceutical sedatives. Lavender also acts as a nervine, with linalool and linalyl acetate as its primary aromatic compounds. Modern aromatherapy studies show that inhaling lavender reduces cortisol levels and slows heart rate. Together, the two herbs cover both body and mind. The chamomile settles the stomach and the tension that lives there. The lavender quiets the thoughts that keep the lights on past 10pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew it 30 minutes before bed. Cup your hands around the mug and breathe in the steam before the first sip. The volatile oils in the lavender reach the olfactory system directly, which signals the brain faster than drinking does. Then sip slow. Let the warmth do its work. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256254284098,"sku":"SQ9053753","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256254316866,"sku":"SQ9053754","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chamomile-lavender-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851322"},{"product_id":"oolong","title":"Oolong","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe tea that sits between green and black.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTi Kuan Yin is a semi-oxidized oolong from Fujian Province, China. The leaf is 40-50% oxidized, which puts it halfway between the vegetal brightness of green tea and the malty body of black tea. The cup tastes like blooming orchids over toasted walnuts, with a buttery texture that lingers. The process is what makes it: the leaves are bruised in bamboo baskets to start oxidation at the edges, then fired to stop the reaction. The bruising is what releases the floral compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the leaves are twisted.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTi Kuan Yin is rolled into tight pellets during production. The rolling breaks down cell walls and compresses the leaf, which concentrates the aromatic oils. When you steep the leaf, it unfurls slowly, releasing flavor in stages. This is why oolong re-steeps so well. The first steep opens the leaf. The second and third steeps extract the deeper notes. By the fourth steep, the leaf is fully open and the cup is softer, sweeter, with almost no astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Hui Gan phenomenon.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese tea tradition names the returning sweetness that shows up after you swallow. \u003cem\u003eHui Gan\u003c\/em\u003e translates as \"returning sweetness.\" High-quality oolongs produce it reliably. The sweetness sits at the back of the throat and builds with each sip. The effect is subtle, but once you notice it, you notice it every time. Floral, toasted, sweet on the return.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256404459842,"sku":"SQ3117071","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256404492610,"sku":"SQ3117072","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/oolong-loose-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"muscle-ease","title":"Muscle Ease","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA tart hibiscus and lemongrass blend with earthy kava root.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour botanicals in one cup. \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus and lemongrass\u003c\/strong\u003e lead: tart, citrusy, cranberry-bright. \u003cstrong\u003eKava root\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a deep, earthy, peppery base, and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite willow bark\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds it with a woody bitterness underneath. The result tastes like a cranberry-lemonade with an herbal bite, and a mild tingle on the tongue from the kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cup for winding down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend to reach for at the end of a long day, when you want to slow down and sit with something warm and tart. Brew it hot and sip slowly, or pour it over ice. The ritual is the point: the warmth, the pause, the tart cup in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot in cold weather, iced in summer. The longer steep draws out the full earthy character of the kava and willow. A mild numbing sensation on the tongue is normal and expected with quality kava. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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High tannin content gives the cup its brisk, astringent finish. High caffeine gives it the morning lift. The tea holds up to milk without disappearing, which is why it anchors almost every English Breakfast blend in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the valley matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssam accounts for roughly half of India's total tea production and grows at elevations between 100 and 500 feet above sea level. The low elevation, combined with the region's monsoon climate and mineral-rich alluvial soil from seasonal flooding, produces a tea plant with larger leaves and higher caffeine content than high-grown teas. The result is a robust, full-bodied cup with less floral delicacy and more malt-forward strength. The same conditions that make the region one of the wettest places on earth also make it one of the most productive tea-growing regions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull boiling water. 1 teaspoon of leaf to 8 ounces, steeped 4 minutes. The high tannin content can turn bitter if oversteeped, but within the 3-to-5-minute range, the cup stays brisk without crossing into harsh. Add milk to round the tannins and bring out the malt sweetness. Drink it black to feel the full astringent wake-up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256231739714,"sku":"SQ7080692","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256231772482,"sku":"SQ7080693","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/assam-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779850967"},{"product_id":"earl-grey","title":"Earl Grey","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Earl Grey for people who want the real thing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal cold-pressed oil from the rind of Italian Bergamot, blended into an organic, malt-forward black tea base from northern Thailand. The flavor reads as fresh orange peel, sharp and clean, over a biscuit-warm body. Bright up front. Round on the finish. It holds its own in a cup, and it holds up to milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the oil matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBergamot grows in commercial volume in one place: the coastal strip of Calabria, at the toe of Italy. About 90% of the world's Bergamot comes from this region. The fruit ripens between December and March. The oil gets cold-pressed from the rind, never heated, so the aromatic compounds stay intact. It takes roughly 200 kilograms of fruit to yield 1 kilogram of oil. That craft is the reason real Bergamot smells like the actual fruit. Synthetic Bergamot, which most supermarket Earl Greys lean on, smells like a flavoring of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe London Fog ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drink came out of a Vancouver café in the mid-1990s. A pregnant tea drinker named Mary Loria asked for Earl Grey, steamed milk, and a touch of vanilla. The combination took off and has been on every café menu since. 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Light-bodied, crisp, with a natural astringency that cleanses the palate. This is the tea that earned Darjeeling its protected-origin status in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Second Flush matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarjeeling harvests three times a year: First Flush in spring, Second Flush in early summer, and Monsoon Flush in the rainy season. Second Flush produces the muscatel note collectors prize. The tea bushes mature through May and June, developing higher concentrations of geraniol and linalool, the aromatic compounds that create the grape-like fruitiness. First Flush is lighter and more vegetal. Second Flush is where the terroir shows up in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe afternoon ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarjeeling is too delicate for milk. The tannins are light, the body is thin, and milk would cover the muscatel and floral top notes. Brew it at 205°F for 3 minutes. Serve it straight in a thin porcelain cup. 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Marshmallow root releases mucilage when steeped, coating the cup with a silky sweetness. Lavender flowers soften the edges. Calendula and hawthorn berries round it out. The cup tastes herbaceous and grounding, with a natural sweetness that comes from the roots, not sugar. Caffeine-free. The tea for the moment when you need to stop holding your breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy adaptogens, and why Holy Basil.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Adaptogens\" entered Western herbalism through Soviet-era research in the 1940s, though the plants themselves have centuries of traditional use. The term describes herbs that help the body adapt to stress by modulating cortisol response. Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) has been central to Ayurvedic practice for over 3,000 years, used to support resilience under mental and physical strain. Modern studies show it acts as a mild anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory. Herbalists call it a \"normalizer,\" which means it tends to bring the body back to center rather than pushing it in one direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe after-work ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 to 7 minutes. Drink it warm, in the transition between the workday and the evening. The marshmallow root needs time to release its mucilage, which is what gives the cup its silky mouthfeel. The Holy Basil and lavender work on the nervous system. Most customers notice a softening within 20 to 30 minutes. 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That slow growth concentrates amino acids and natural sugars in the leaf, which is why high-altitude teas taste sweeter without added sugar. The leaves are pan-fired in the traditional Chinese style, tossed in a hot wok to halt oxidation. The result is a cup with toasted chestnut warmth and soft floral top notes, with zero vegetal or grassy character. Smooth from the first sip. No astringency on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy pan-firing matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese green teas are steamed, which preserves chlorophyll and produces that bright, grassy, seaweed-like flavor. Chinese green teas are pan-fired, which adds a toasted note and mellows the vegetal edge. The difference is immediate. Pan-fired greens taste warmer, rounder, and more approachable to Western palates raised on black tea. 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This organic version follows the traditional steaming method: leaves plucked in spring or early summer, steamed within hours of harvest to stop oxidation, then rolled and dried. The result is a bright, vegetal cup with a savory umami depth that reads as brothy without being heavy. Needle-shaped leaves that unfurl when they hit water. A clear, emerald-green liquor. The cup that explains what green tea is supposed to taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy steaming, not firing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost green teas get pan-fired to stop oxidation, which gives the leaf a toasted, nutty character. Japanese Sencha gets steamed instead. The steam stops oxidation just as effectively but preserves the chlorophyll and the fresh, vegetal compounds that define the Japanese green tea profile. The difference is immediate: a steamed tea tastes green and alive. A pan-fired tea tastes warm and roasted. Both are green tea. 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When you steep the pearls, they unfurl in the cup and release a smoky, toasted flavor that reads bolder and earthier than a steamed Japanese green. Named for its resemblance to 18th-century gunpowder shot, not for its taste. The \"Temple of Heaven\" grade uses smaller, tighter pearls, which yields a cleaner, more concentrated cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the rolling matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-fired green teas like Gunpowder go through a different heat treatment than steamed greens like Sencha. After the leaves are plucked, they're pan-fired to halt oxidation, then hand-rolled while still warm. The rolling compresses the leaf and seals in the volatile oils. The result is a tea that stays fresh longer, travels better, and brews stronger. 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The toasting caramelizes the starches in the rice, releasing a nutty sweetness into the cup that softens the vegetal edge of the green tea. The result is savory, broth-like, impossible to over-steep. The tea that makes green tea make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the rice changes everything.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starch matters. When the toasted rice steeps, it releases natural sugars and starches into the water, which smooth out the astringency that makes straight green tea taste sharp or bitter to some palates. The body thickens. The flavor reads as warm, comforting, and savory rather than bright or grassy. 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The combination tastes like fresh mint over apple-sweet chamomile, cooling on the tongue, settling in the belly. The cup you reach for 20 minutes after a heavy meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the mint-chamomile pairing works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint and spearmint contain menthol and carvone, volatile oils that relax the smooth muscle lining the gut and move gas through the system. Chamomile contains apigenin, a flavonoid that works on smooth muscle from a different angle: it reduces spasm. The mints cool and open. The chamomile warms and softens. Both herbs appear together in European after-dinner tea traditions going back centuries, for the same reason they sit together in this cup: they cover the mechanical work (moving gas) and the nervous work (easing cramping) at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHot or cold, it holds.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew hot after dinner for the full carminative effect. 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The spices are traditional masala chai proportions: ginger and cardamom lead, cloves and cinnamon round it out. The cup tastes like a spicy dessert before you add anything to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos grows wild in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, where the dry, sandy soil and high altitude create the conditions the plant needs. The red variety oxidizes like black tea, which is what gives it the body and sweetness that make it work as a chai base. Most herbal teas are too delicate for masala spices; rooibos is the exception. The mouthfeel mimics black tea without the caffeine, which is why it holds the same ritual space as a traditional chai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep it long, add milk, sip it slow. The after-dinner cup that lets you wind down without the caffeine window staying open past bedtime. 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The cup tastes savory, not sweet. Earthy, herbaceous, grounding, closer to a comforting kitchen broth than a fruit tea. Rosemary brings a sharp, piney note, Lavender softens the middle, and Sage carries the savory backbone. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA blend rooted in the Western herb garden.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeverfew and White Willow Bark have a long place in Western herbalism, a pairing that appears in British and European herb texts dating back to the 1600s. Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, was traditionally enjoyed as a garden herb in ancient Greece and Rome. White Willow Bark, Salix alba, was traditionally steeped as a bark tea long before chemists studied its salicin content in the 1800s. Nettle Leaf adds a mineral, vegetal depth, while the aromatic trio of Lavender, Rosemary, and Sage carry the volatile oils (linalool, cineole, camphor) that give the cup its character. 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Licorice root for the natural sweetness that lingers on the tongue without spiking blood sugar. The cup reads as dark chocolate meets cool mint, the same flavor pairing that drives every peppermint patty and thin mint cookie. Naturally sweet before you add anything to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy roasted cacao, not cocoa powder.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao nibs are the crushed, dried pieces of the cacao bean before it becomes chocolate. Roasting them brings out the toasted, nutty depth that cocoa powder loses in processing. The nibs contain theobromine, the gentle alkaloid that gives chocolate its mood-lifting character without the jittery edge of caffeine. The body processes theobromine slower than caffeine, which is why the lift feels smoother and lasts longer. 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The aroma reads as fresh-cut roses, not perfume. The flavor lands as a soft floral sweetness over a malty, biscuit-warm base. It holds up to milk without disappearing. It drinks straight without going thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy whole petals, not extract.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost rose teas lean on synthetic rose flavoring or rose extract, which reads as soapy in the cup because the aromatic compounds get concentrated beyond food-grade. Whole organic rose petals release their essential oils slowly as they steep, which keeps the floral character subtle and authentic. The petals also contribute tannins and a faint astringency that balances the sweetness. The result tastes like the actual flower, not like the idea of a flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe visual ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own a glass teapot, use it. The red petals bloom against the dark tea leaves in a way that makes the brewing process as satisfying as the drinking. 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The cup tastes tart and floral, like crushed cranberries with a cool mint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the cup.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosehips and hibiscus carry the tart, fruity heart of the blend, with hibiscus lending the anthocyanin pigments that color the cup a deep magenta. Rose petals and elderflower soften the finish with a floral sweetness. Spearmint and peppermint sweep through the middle, cooling and crisp. Red clover and calendula add their own gentle floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA floral ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a caffeine-free cup for any time of day. Drink it hot for a cooling, floral moment, or brew it strong and pour it over ice, where the tart-floral profile drinks like a botanical agua fresca. A teaspoon of honey balances the hibiscus tang, or leave it sharp for a crisp, no-sugar cooler. 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The ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves deliver the heat and complexity of a masala chai. The coconut ties it together with a creamy, slightly sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy adaptogens in a chai.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional masala chai was built to wake you up: black tea for caffeine, spices to warm the palate. This reverses the logic. The rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, so the cup settles instead of stimulates. Ashwagandha has more than 3,000 years of use in Ayurvedic tradition, where it is known as a \"Rasayana,\" a class of herbs long prized for vitality. Holy basil, called \"Tulsi\" in Sanskrit, is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition, traditionally enjoyed as a daily tonic. Modern herbalism calls both adaptogens, a word for herbs traditionally enjoyed to help the body meet everyday stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe coconut element.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic coconut flakes and a touch of coconut essence give the cup a natural creaminess before milk is added. Fat-soluble compounds in the spices (particularly the volatile oils in cinnamon and cardamom) dissolve better in the presence of fat, which is why coconut amplifies the chai character. The açaí berry powder adds a subtle berry tartness that keeps the sweetness from going one-note. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains ashwagandha, a plant in the nightshade family. Not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing. 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It tastes earthy and herbaceous up front, then softens into chocolate and mint. The cup satisfies the 3 PM sweet craving without the sugar crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yerba Mate works differently than coffee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba Mate contains roughly 85 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce cup, comparable to coffee. The difference is in the alkaloid profile. Mate also contains theobromine (the same compound in chocolate) and theophylline, which smooth the energy curve. The result is a sustained alertness without the spike-and-crash pattern coffee often delivers. South American gauchos have been drinking it for focus and endurance since the 16th century, brewed in carved gourds and sipped through metal straws called bombillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe mocha latte build.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew it strong (5 minutes, 175°F), then top with foamed oat or whole milk and a small drizzle of honey. The fat in the milk binds with the cacao to create a creamy, dessert-like body. The honey deepens the chocolate notes. The peppermint stays crisp on the finish. It rivals a café mocha, costs less, and keeps you steady through the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256263754050,"sku":"SQ8660014","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256263786818,"sku":"SQ8660015","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chocolate-mint-mate-loose-leaf-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"herbal-coffee","title":"Herbal Coffee","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe coffee-free cup that holds up to milk.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted chicory root and roasted dandelion root form the base. Both roots get roasted until they darken and develop the caramelized, bitter depth that coffee drinkers recognize. Carob and cacao nibs add a chocolatey roundness. The cup brews dark, drinks full-bodied, and stands up to milk without disappearing. It tastes like the morning ritual, minus the caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy chicory became the coffee stand-in.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicory root showed up as a coffee substitute in Europe during the Napoleonic blockade, when coffee became scarce. The practice migrated to New Orleans during the Civil War, where chicory-coffee blends became a regional tradition that survives today. The root contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that Western herbalism has long associated with digestive support. Roasted chicory tastes bitter and earthy, with a mouthfeel closer to coffee than most herbal teas can manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it like espresso.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1.5 teaspoons per 8 ounces, steep 7 minutes at full boil. The roots need the time to release their full flavor. 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