Ririnina herbal tea

Description

Ririnina — “deep cold” in Malagasy

When winter settles in for good, when temperatures drop and the body needs support for the long haul, it is time for Ririnina. Our warmest herbal tea, made for the heart of the cold season — January, February, those weeks when the whole office is sneezing.

A comforting cup, lightly woody from the marjoram, lightly fruity from the elderberry. Picture a fire crackling in a hearth surrounded by snow and ice.

Ririnina at a glance

• Ingredients: ravintsara, marjoram, elderberry
• Format: 20 individual tea bags = 27 g of plants
• Certification: certified organic FR-BIO-15 (Alpes Contrôles)
• Best season: deep winter, December to March
• For: adults, children from age 3

The three plants and their traditional uses

• Ravintsara — leaves from our own plantation in Madagascar (Sahambavy), the heart of the blend. The same leaves we distil for our essential oil, named Best Organic Product 2019.
• Marjoram — traditionally used for digestive comfort and valued for its antioxidant profile. It gives the cup its aromatic roundness.
• Elderberry — used in European tradition to support the body through the cold season. It brings a fruity, slightly tart note.

How to prepare it

1. Heat water to around 80 °C (boiling water degrades the active compounds)
2. Pour it over 1 tea bag in a cup
3. Cover and leave to infuse for 6 to 8 minutes
4. Remove the bag. Drink it plain or with a little thyme honey or lemon

How often: 1 to 3 cups a day during the coldest weeks, for 10 to 15 days.

Why ravintsara as a herbal tea rather than an essential oil

Ravintsara essential oil is powerful, but it calls for strict precautions. The herbal tea is a valuable alternative:

• Suitable for sensitive groups: children from age 3, pregnant women after the third month (on medical advice), older people
• A warming daily ritual during the weeks when the body needs it most
• Complementary to the essential oil and the balm, for a complete approach

A genuine direct supply chain from Madagascar

Every ravintsara leaf in Ririnina comes from our own plantation in Sahambavy, on the Highlands of Madagascar. Hand-harvested, dried to our own standards, packed into tea bags in France.

Behind the scenes: From leaf to bottle — our direct supply chain (in French).

Precautions

• Not recommended for pregnant women in the first trimester
• Ask a doctor before giving it to children under 3
• Do not exceed 3 cups a day
• Do not use over long periods (15-day course maximum)
• This herbal tea is no substitute for medical advice if symptoms persist
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Store in a dry place, away from light and moisture

Discover our other herbal teas

Ririnina is one of three herbal teas, each built for a season:

• Latsaka (Little Tissues) — ravintsara, hyssop, mallow. For autumn and a scratchy throat.
• Mievona (Atishoo) — ravintsara, nettle, plantain. For the changes between seasons and spring.

To go further, read our complete guide to ravintsara and winter immunity (in French).