Espinheira Santa Tea
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Description
1500mg shredded leaves of Maytenus ilicifolia each teabag
- In Brazil, commonly consumed as a leaf tea after meals
- Unbleached paper teabags
* Packaging may vary.
Read more about Espinheira Santa here
Delivery & Returns
Delivery Information
Goods will usually be dispatched the same working day if ordered before 12.00 hours or the next working day by Royal Mail or its agents. We also offer premium service by either Royal Mail or DPD. Goods should usually be received within 48 hours after dispatch, but please allow 2 to 3 working days for UK delivery and 14 days for International orders. If you do not receive your order after 5 working days for UK orders or 14 days for International orders*, please contact us.
*EU and International orders are currently taking longer than 14 days to arrive due to new customs and import/export legislation. Please check with your local authority as you may be required to pay import fees and please also check for any prohibited items before ordering.
UK
Standard delivery is £2.50 or free for orders £25 or over via Royal Mail tracked 48. Orders £30 or over will be shipped for free via Royal Mail tracked 24. Royal Mail tracked 24 is also offered for £4.99 respectively. Premium delivery via DPD is available for £7.99 and items will be received the next working day if ordered before 12pm. Orders placed after 12pm on Fridays and over the weekend will be processed the next working day.
EU - £7.99
Rest of World - £15.99 (exclusions apply)
Cancellation Policy
If you would like to cancel your order before it has been dispatched, please contact us ASAP but before 12.00 hours on the day of dispatch by phone (01273 570 987). We will contact you within 5 working days to process the refund.
Returns
Rio Health select only the finest quality herbs from the rainforests of South America and the rest of the world for use in our unique product range. For over 30 years, uncompromising standards of excellence in identification, harvest and ecological concerns have underpinned Rio's reputation in South American herbal supplements.
If for any reason you wish to return unopened goods, we will arrange a full refund* to you at the full price that you have paid, provided that they are received back by us within 30 days of our dispatch date. We suggest that you contact us before returning the product(s) and ask that you also please obtain a 'Proof of Posting certificate' from your local Post Office - in case we do not receive the parcel.
* Please note: We regret that no refund can be given on opened products or on our Postage & Packing charge -unless the received goods do not meet our stringent quality control guidelines. If you receive damaged or faulty goods - please contact us immediately.
Espinheira Santa is a small, shrubby evergreen tree with leaves and berries that resemble those of the European Holly. In Brazil it is commonly consumed as a leaf tea.
Also known as 'Chuchuwasi', Espinheira Santa (Maytenus ilicifolia) is a small, shrubby evergreen tree growing to heights of around 5m, with leaves and berries that resemble those of the European Holly. It is native to Southern Brazil and many other parts of South America.
Espinheira Santa is part of a large genus of plants, many of which have been used by indigenous tribes. In Brazil it is commonly consumed as a leaf tea after meals.
Shredded leaves of Espinheira Santa (Maytenus ilicifolia)
Infuse1 teabag in freshly boiled water. Leave for 2 - 5 minutes. Drink and enjoy
The Rio Amazon Tea Range brings you a selection of unique, high-quality botanicals in plastic free tea bags. Our teas are also available as loose teas or in powder form.
Good if you're feeling...
Like you’ve over-indulged!
How it tastes
Espinheira Santa has a very pleasant taste, and can be used as a simple herbal infusion to consume after meals.
