Hojas de Uva Ursi

The leaves arrived beautifully dried and intact, with a gentle earthy aroma that steeps into a surprisingly smooth, slightly bitter brew. Knowing this herb’s history since 200 AD makes each cup feel like a small ritual. Exactly what I wanted for my evening tea routine.

I’ve been steeping these leaves as a tea each evening, and the earthy, slightly bitter taste reminds me of the traditional remedies my grandmother swore by. The seal on the pouch kept them fresh for weeks, which matters since I only use a pinch at a time.

The bag arrived well-sealed and the leaves look whole and fresh, not dusty or crushed like some other places I’ve tried. I steeped a small handful for a tea and the earthy, slightly bitter taste is exactly what I’d expect from traditional uva ursi. It’s nice knowing I’m using something with such a l