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All of our loose teas come with a free reusable muslin tea bag. Watercress, sometimes referred to as True Nasturtium, Indian Cress, or simply Cress, is a member of the mustard family and is native to Europe and Asia. It is now grown in the New World as well. Watercress is so named because it naturally favors wet areas, such as around springs and along riverbanks. Though its scientific name is Nasturtium officinale, the Watercress is unrelated to the garden flower called nasturtium. Loosely translated, nasturtium is Latin for "wrinkled nose," which alludes to Watercress' pungent odor.

Watercress contains a large amount of sulfur, which may add to the odor, but also adds to its benefits. In addition to being an important food source, Watercress also has a history of medicinal use. Recently, Watercress has been the focus of several studies regarding its high anti-oxidant content. As a nutritional supplement, Watercress also excels. It contains a large amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, folic acid, iodine, iron, protein, and especially calcium. The nutritional value alone make supplementing you diet with Watercress a healthy idea.

Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.

Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.