Valley of Tea Lemon Verbena Loose Leaf Herbal Tea — Organic Whole Dried Leaves, Zesty Citrus Aroma

Valley of Tea Lemon Verbena is an organic loose-leaf herb tea with bright citrus aroma and clean, refreshing flavor perfect hot or iced.

Picked and packaged within the EU and known as Luiza in Greece and Verveine in France, this Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) offers pronounced lemony fragrance in whole dried leaves. These leaves are harvested by hand from mountain slopes, carefully dried to preserve essential aromas, and supplied as a single-ingredient herbal infusion that mixes easily with hot water or chilled for iced preparations.

What does Lemon Verbena taste and smell like?

The dominant impression is a bright, natural lemon-citrus fragrance with gentle grassy and floral undertones. Flavor is clean and not overly sweet; the aroma does most of the expressive work, making the cup feel fresh and uplifting.

• Pronounced citrus aroma similar to lemon peel.
• Light grassy background with subtle floral notes.
• Whole, large dried leaves retain essential oils for a fragrant steep.

How should I brew this loose-leaf Lemon Verbena?

Simple steeping brings out the bright lemon scent. Use freshly boiled water cooled slightly, steep for a few minutes, then taste and adjust time to your preference; it also steeps well cold when prepared as an iced tea.

• Spooned measure: 1–2 teaspoons per 200 ml (adjust to strength).
• Water temperature: 90–95°C (just off boil) for best aroma extraction.
• Steep 3–6 minutes hot; brew cold or double-steep when making iced tea.

What are practical uses for Lemon Verbena in daily life?

Beyond a straightforward hot cup, Lemon Verbena is versatile in the kitchen and beverage-making. Its citrusy aroma complements iced teas, cocktails, light desserts, and savory herb blends without overpowering other ingredients.

• Refreshingly simple iced tea for warm afternoons.
• Infuse syrups or simple sauces for desserts and drinks.
• Blend with green or white teas to add lemon character.

How is this product sourced and packaged?

Valley of Tea supplies organic verbena leaves harvested from mountain slopes and packaged inside the EU, emphasizing whole-leaf quality and aromatic preservation. Each batch is handled to minimize crushing so essential oils remain intact.

• Hand-picked leaves from mountain growers.
• Packaged within the EU to maintain freshness and traceability.
• Sold as loose leaf to allow custom strength and reuse for multiple infusions.

Who is this for: This Lemon Verbena loose-leaf tea suits anyone who enjoys fragrant herbal infusions—tea enthusiasts seeking a bright, caffeine-free option, home bartenders crafting aromatic cocktails, and cooks looking for a subtle citrus herb to incorporate into light desserts and cold beverages. It’s ideal for people who prefer single-ingredient, organically sourced herbs presented as whole leaves so aroma and flavor remain vivid across hot and cold preparations.