{"title":"Bright \u0026 Citrus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBright, Zesty, and Uplifting: Real Citrus for Real Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus teas are the simplest mood reset. A cup of Earl Grey or Lemon Ginger Mint cuts through brain fog with the same clarity as stepping into sunlight after rain. We use real organic citrus peels and cold-pressed essential oils, never artificial sprays, to create blends that taste like the fruit itself: bright, tangy, and incredibly refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range spans caffeine levels and base types. Earl Grey is black tea scented with bergamot oil from Reggio Calabria, the only commercial region where Citrus bergamia grows. Lemon Ginger Mint is caffeine-free herbal, built on ginger root and lemongrass. Orange Rooibos brings sweet citrus to a naturally caffeine-free South African base. Jasmine Blossom, while floral-forward, carries a citrus brightness from its green tea backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus flavors are natural companions to ice. Brew strong, let cool, and pour over ice with a twist of fresh lemon. The oils in the peel amplify when cold-steeped overnight in the fridge. Hot or iced, these blends are designed to wake up your palate and brighten your day, one cup at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shine over ice, so explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iced-teas\" title=\"Iced Teas\"\u003eIced Teas\u003c\/a\u003e. For more aromatic brightness, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/floral-aromatic\" title=\"Floral \u0026amp; Aromatic\"\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Aromatic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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. The tea that tastes like the city feels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256301732162,"sku":"SQ5735185","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256301764930,"sku":"SQ5735186","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/golden-gate-green-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"lemon-ginger-mint","title":"Lemon Ginger Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe stomach-settling blend built on four carminatives.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour herbs, each classified as a carminative in Western herbalism: ginger root warms and moves, spearmint cools and releases, lemongrass and lemon verbena brighten the whole thing with citral-rich oils. 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. The ginger root needs the full steep time to release its volatile oils. Drink it hot for the carminative effect, iced for a cooling tonic. Add honey to coat a sore throat. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256390730050,"sku":"SQ2133833","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256390762818,"sku":"SQ2133834","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/lemon-ginger-mint-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"no-worries","title":"No Worries","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA warm, grounding cup for the end of a long day.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree botanicals built around comfort. \u003cstrong\u003eKava root\u003c\/strong\u003e has been shared for centuries in Pacific Island tradition, sipped slowly as a ceremonial drink for calm, unhurried gatherings. \u003cstrong\u003eHoly basil and oatstraw\u003c\/strong\u003e are herbs long enjoyed in Ayurvedic and European traditions, woven in here for their soft, earthy sweetness. \u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon, orange peel, and warming spices\u003c\/strong\u003e round the cup out. 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. 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":47256157782338,"sku":"SQ4959175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256157815106,"sku":"SQ4959176","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/no-worries-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"elderberry-immunitea","title":"Elderberry Immunitea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe jammy, citrus-bright cup for everyday immune support.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberry Immunitea is an organic herbal blend built around elderberries, the dark, jammy fruit reached for in European herbalism for centuries. We pair the berries with echinacea, orange peel for brightness, licorice root for natural sweetness, and a whisper of spearmint to finish. 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. 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":47256149819714,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256147886402,"sku":"SQ4039291","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/elderberry-immunitea-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851322"},{"product_id":"citrus-hibiscus","title":"Citrus Hibiscus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe tart, ruby-red cup built for cold water.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic hibiscus flowers, orange peel, lemongrass, and rose petals. The hibiscus steeps out a deep crimson color and a cranberry-tart flavor. The orange peel and lemongrass bring bright citrus. The rose petals round the finish. 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 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. 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":47256180195650,"sku":"SQ2091029","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256180228418,"sku":"SQ2091030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/turmeric-lemon-ginger-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851320"},{"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. To build a proper one at home: \u003cstrong\u003e1 heaping teaspoon to 8 ounces of full-boil water, 5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Strain. Top with steamed oat or whole milk and a single drop of vanilla. The fat in the milk rounds the Bergamot. The vanilla bridges the citrus into something dessert-adjacent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256274436418,"sku":"SQ9248442","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256274469186,"sku":"SQ9248443","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/earl-grey-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"orange-rooibos","title":"Orange Rooibos","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe citrus cup you can drink before bed.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost citrus teas ride on black tea, which means they carry caffeine. This one starts with organic Red Rooibos from South Africa, a plant famous for its natural vanilla sweetness and woody base, blended with organic orange peel. The orange oils sit bright and clean over the round, honey-warm Rooibos. Sweet without sugar. Bright without bitterness. Zero caffeine, which means you can drink it at 9 PM and still fall asleep by 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Rooibos handles orange so well.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rooibos is naturally low in tannins, the compounds that turn tea bitter when you oversteep it. That low-tannin structure means Rooibos never gets astringent, no matter how long it sits. When you add orange peel, the citrus oils bind to the woody vanilla notes in the Rooibos instead of clashing with bitter tannins. The cup tastes like a hot Creamsicle. Round, sweet, juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe hydration ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a pitcher, let it cool, keep it in the fridge. This is one of the few herbal teas with enough body to stand up to ice. Rooibos contains minerals like copper, iron, and magnesium, which is why Southern Africans have been drinking it as a daily hydration tea for generations. The orange peel adds brightness without acidity. It drinks like a sports drink without the sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256407998786,"sku":"SQ1502969","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256408031554,"sku":"SQ1502970","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/orange-rooibos-loose-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"jasmine-blossom","title":"Jasmine Blossom","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJasmine tea, balanced by citrus.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine flowers scent the Chinese green tea base through a traditional night-scenting process, where the tea absorbs the fragrance as the flowers open. Organic lemon peel and lemongrass cut the floral density, sharpening the edges and leaving a clean, citrus finish. The cup reads as bright and lifted, not heavy or perfumed. The jasmine still leads, but the lemon keeps it from overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the citrus matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional jasmine tea is green tea plus jasmine flowers, nothing else. The scent is intoxicating, but the flavor can sit heavy in the mouth for drinkers who find florals cloying. The lemon peel and lemongrass work as palate cleansers, cutting through the density and adding a sharp, bright counterpoint. The citrus oils lift the whole profile. The result is a jasmine tea that finishes clean instead of lingering thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chinese tradition, adapted.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine tea originated in Fujian province during the Song Dynasty, around the 10th century, and became a staple of Chinese tea culture. The traditional method layers fresh jasmine flowers over green tea leaves at night, when the flowers bloom and release their strongest scent. The tea absorbs the aroma naturally, no oils or flavorings added. This version holds the tradition and adds the modern citrus twist. Floral, zesty, vegetal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256370217282,"sku":"SQ0508636","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256370250050,"sku":"SQ0508637","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/jasmine-blossom-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/collections\/bright-citrus-2829804.jpg?v=1779836200","url":"https:\/\/ybtco.mom\/collections\/bright-citrus.oembed","provider":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}