Clear Breath | Warming Respiratory Support Herbal Tea

💨 When congestion settles in, airways tighten, and you need something warming and purposeful — Clear Breath is for that moment.

Clear Breath is a warming acute respiratory tea for chest congestion relief, bronchial support, and airway clearing — your reach-for-it-now blend when something is actively happening. Six herbs. Earthy, warming, and aromatic. Brewed as a decoction for maximum extraction from the roots.

🌿 Where Breathe Easy is your daily lung tonic, Clear Breath is your when-it-hits blend — the one you reach for when congestion strikes, airways tighten, or a cough won't quit.

🌱 THE BOTANICALS

• 🌾 Elecampane Root (Inula helenium) — The cornerstone of this formula. A warming expectorant and deep lung tonic with a long history of traditional use for chest congestion, bronchial support, and post-illness lung recovery. The driving force of this blend.
• 🍃 Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus) — The premier lung herb of Western herbalism. Traditionally used to soothe irritated airways and support the lungs in clearing congestion. A cornerstone of every serious respiratory formula.
• 🌿 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) — Aromatic and warming, with a long history of traditional use for respiratory support, spasmodic coughs, and protective airway wellness.
• 🔥 Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — Warming and invigorating. Supports circulation, eases congestion, and amplifies the action of the other herbs. The heat you can feel working.
• 🍯 Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — Naturally sweet and deeply soothing. Coats and calms irritated airways from throat to bronchi while tying the blend together with gentle sweetness.
• ❄️ Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — Cooling and aromatic. Opens the airways and eases spasmodic coughs with a bright menthol lift that cuts through the earthiness of the roots.

🌾 FLAVOR PROFILE
Earthy and warming with a bright menthol lift from peppermint and natural sweetness from licorice root. Bold, purposeful, and deeply aromatic. Naturally caffeine-free. Sweeten with raw honey — it adds its own soothing properties and pairs beautifully with this blend.

📦 SOURCING
Blended in small batches at Bald Hill Botanicals & Apothecary using organic and wildcrafted botanicals selected for quality, aroma, and character. Packed to order — never sitting in a warehouse.

☕ BREWING — DECOCTION METHOD (recommended)
Add 1–2 tsp to 8 oz cold water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Remove from heat and steep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Strain well. This method fully extracts the roots for maximum respiratory support.

⚡ QUICK STEEP — Steep 1–2 tsp in 8 oz just-boiled water, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

🫙 BATCH BREW — Scale up proportionally, simmer covered, strain completely while hot, cool, and refrigerate up to 3 days in a sealed glass jar.

💡 Drink 2–3 cups daily during times of respiratory need. Yield: ~10–12 cups per ounce.

🌿 PAIR IT WITH BREATHE EASY
Clear Breath is your acute, warming blend — reach for it when congestion strikes or airways tighten. For everyday year-round lung tonic support, pair it with our Breathe Easy blend — a gentler daily formula with mullein, plantain, elderflower, and licorice root for consistent airway nourishment.

🎁 Clear Breath also makes a thoughtful get well soon gift — a warming, purposeful care package for anyone dealing with congestion or respiratory illness.

📏 SIZES AVAILABLE

• 🧪 Trial Size — ~4–6 cups | perfect for trying the blend or a short acute illness
• 1 oz — ~10–12 cups | about 4–5 days of active use at 2–3 cups daily
• 2 oz — ~20–24 cups | great for keeping on hand through cold and flu season
• 4 oz — ~40–48 cups | ideal for families or stocking the medicine cabinet
• 8 oz — ~80–96 cups | best enjoyed within 12–18 months of purchase for peak potency

🫙 STORAGE
Cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Best within 12–18 months of purchase.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the best herbal tea for congestion and respiratory support?
Warming expectorant herbs — those that help loosen and move mucus while supporting the body's natural respiratory defenses — are the traditional first choice for congestion and respiratory illness. Clear Breath combines elecampane and mullein as its core lung-support duo, with thyme for protective support, ginger for warming circulation, licorice for soothing irritated airways, and peppermint to open and brighten.

What does mullein do for the lungs?
Mullein leaf is the premier lung herb of Western herbalism. It is traditionally used to soothe irritated respiratory passages, support the body's natural ability to clear mucus, and ease dry or spasmodic coughs. It is one of the most widely used respiratory herbs in traditional medicine worldwide.

What is the difference between Clear Breath and Breathe Easy?
Clear Breath is your acute blend — reach for it when congestion strikes, airways tighten, or something is actively happening. Breathe Easy is your daily lung tonic — drink it every day for year-round airway and lung tissue support. They work on different levels and pair perfectly together as a complete respiratory wellness system.

Why the decoction method?
Elecampane, ginger, and licorice are roots — their active compounds extract best with gentle heat over time, not just a quick steep. The decoction method (15–20 minutes simmer + 5 minutes covered steep) pulls significantly more from these roots than a standard hot steep. It's worth the extra few minutes when you're not feeling well.

Can herbal tea help with a cough?
Traditional herbalism has long used warming, expectorant, and soothing herbs to support the body during coughs and respiratory illness. Thyme and elecampane are particularly valued for spasmodic coughs; mullein and licorice for dry, irritated airways; peppermint for opening and easing. Clear Breath combines all of these in a single, well-balanced formula.

Is this safe during a cold or flu?
Clear Breath is formulated specifically for use during respiratory illness. The herbs in this blend are traditional cold-and-flu botanicals with long histories of safe use. However, please review the cautions below and consult your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any prescription medications.

⚠️ CAUTIONS
Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. Consult your qualified healthcare provider before use, especially if taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications or if you have any existing health condition. Licorice root is not recommended for those with high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or those taking diuretics or corticosteroids. Keep out of reach of children.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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