Throat Therapy Tea | Sore Throats & Hoarseness

Liquorice and marshmallow are the traditional coating herbs for a sore throat, and sage is the classic gargle. Throat Tea combines all three with mullein, Icelandic moss, eucalyptus and peppermint.

This blend was formulated with singers, teachers and anyone who talks for a living in mind. Sage and liquorice are the herbs traditionally used where the voice has gone, and the tea can be sipped warm through the day.

Icelandic moss (Cetraria islandica) is not a moss but a lichen of the northern tundra. It was eaten as famine food in Iceland and has been used across Scandinavia for the throat and chest for centuries, because it is exceptionally rich in soothing mucilage.

Yes. Brew it strong, let it cool to comfortable, and gargle — that is how sage has traditionally been used for the throat. You can drink the rest.

This tea has been formulated by our Medical Herbalists to soothe dry, scratchy throats, quiet tickly coughs, and support overall vocal comfort and respiratory health during times of seasonal vulnerability.

Yes, this blend is ideal for addressing a raspy or tired voice. The high mucilage content in marshmallow leaf and Icelandic moss coats the parched tissues surrounding your vocal area, helping to restore fluid balance and ease strain.

We recommend drinking 1 to 2 cups daily, ideally shortly after breakfast and following your lunch or dinner, to provide your throat with consistent, soothing moisture throughout the day.

Yes, you can enjoy this tea daily up to 3 cups per day, especially during the colder winter months or periods of high vocal use, to keep your throat properly hydrated.

While the traditional herbs in this blend offer gentle comfort for everyday throat sensitivity, this tea is a functional food infusion and is not intended to treat or manage chronic respiratory illnesses. If you have a persistent cough that lasts more than a few weeks, we advise speaking with your doctor to explore the underlying cause.

Because this blend contains liquorice root, which can interact with certain blood pressure, heart, and diuretic medications, please check with your doctor or contact our medical herbalists at info@zenmaitri.com before use if you take regular prescriptions.

No, this functional infusion contains active botanical compounds, such as sage and eucalyptus, that are not suitable for use during pregnancy or lactation.

We choose loose-leaf cuts because standard paper tea bags often use finely ground herbal dust that quickly loses its full benefits. Many bags also contain hidden plastics, glues, or bleaches. Loose herbs keep the active plant compounds intact and encourage a more traditional, mindful brewing practice.

Put one teaspoon of loose herbs into an infuser cup or teapot and pour freshly boiled water over them. Make sure to cover with a lid while it steeps for 10 - 15 minutes so the beneficial warming oils and volatile compounds don't escape with the steam. Strain, let it cool slightly, and enjoy.

A 40g tin provides approximately 15 - 20 servings, depending on your preferred brewing strength. Because our whole leaves and traditional herbs are highly robust, you can easily brew the same portion of herbs a second time for another cup later in the day.

While the active botanical compounds remain stable if the tea cools down, our medical herbalists recommend drinking it warm. Warm liquids support healthy local circulation and are much gentler on sensitive internal systems, helping you get the most comfort from the herbs.