Quick Overview Hawthorn is found mostly in Europe, eastern Asia and eastern North America and its use has been growing since the 1800\'s. In Britain, Hawthorn was an important part of many May festivals and was known as \'May flower\'. In France, Hawthorn goes by the name l\'epine noble (a noble thorn) from the belief that the crown of thorns worn by Christ was made of its branches.Hawthorn is a member of the Rose family: rosaceae. It\'s a small, compact shrub-tree with white bark, hard wood, and sharp thorns. It produces small berries called haws which look like tiny apples or Rose Hips. Enjoy! Details Hawthorn Berries Tea BagsIngredients:Organic Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus oxyacantha)All the herbs in this tea are organically grown and prepared, ensuring their natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Our organic audit trail enables traceability from the field to your table.Directions: Good water is an essential part of brewing a great cup of tea. We recommend using spring or filtered water. Be sure to relax! Some of the most enjoyable aspects of tea are the calmness and ritual that surround it. This is a delicate herb and is more potent when exposed to high temperatures for a short period of time. So that your tea has its maximum medicinal properties and flavour, be sure that your water is at a rolling boil when you pour it over your teabags. If you desire a medicinal tea, be sure to use one tea bag per cup of boiling water, cover and steep for 7-12 minutes. This is known as the infusion method. If you desire a pleasure tea or quick brew, use one teabag per cup of hot water. Pour water over teabags, cover, and let steep 3 to 5 minutes to taste. Enjoy!No flavourings, preservatives or sweeteners of any kind. Additional Information Item Number T149 Name Hawthorn Berries Designation Absolutely Organic UPC Code 6 28240 20149 2 Size 24 Teabags Manufacturer Celebration Herbals Organic? Yes Certified Organic by Pro-Cert Kosher (pareve)? Yes Certifi