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Hummingbird Nectar
100% Certified Organic Ingredients: Montmorency Cherry, Hibiscus, Blueberry, Grape, Currant, Elderberry, Maple Syrup bits
Blender's Notes: This is such a winner! This cheery and cherry-red fruit melange is just a delicious and refreshing tisane. By far- our most popular tisane for iced tea. we love to freeze into popsicles or iced cube trays then add to white wine, beer, gingerale or juices. Makes a fantastic sangria base! Naturally caffeine-free.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION:
Cherry: “Americas’ Super Fruit” According to the United States Department of Agriculture once cup contains “ample” amounts of fiber, protein, vitamins A and C
Blueberry: Blueberries can help heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health
Grape: Grapes are high in antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease
Currant: Red currant berries are known as “superfruits” as they have naturally high antioxidant capacity
Elderberry: Elderberries are particularly rich in flavonoids, especially anthocyanins which are responsible for their deep purple (almost black) colouring. These powerful antioxidants work to keep the immune system strong and resilient
Hibiscus: Some scientists found that hibiscus tea has antioxidants that boats anti-inflammatory properties. These antioxidants reduce inflammation in blood vessels, preventing the buildup of blood cells that leads to blood clots and high blood pressure
Maple Bits: Consuming maple syrup which is high in antioxidant especially zinc, can help the body to build strong immune system and prevent from disease. An abundant sweetener that we suggest humans use in place of honey so that the honeybees can use the honey they produce to support their families over the wintertime.