Frontier Co-op Organic Senna Leaf Tea, 1 lb Cut and Sifted

Frontier Co-op Organic Senna Leaf Cut and Sifted is an organic botanical tea ingredient for steeping on its own or blending into tea, offered in a one-pound (454 g) quantity and sourced from India.

• Certified organic and kosher; non-irradiated — key details for choosing a botanical tea ingredient.
• One pound (454 g) with a suggested 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) per cup — a bulk quantity for small-measure brewing.
• Sourced directly from India and harvested around April and September — harvest timing is intended to preserve potency and purity.
• Cut-and-sifted senna leaf for tea — steep it on its own or add it to other teas.
• Slightly sweet with strong, bitter undertones — it can be paired with green tea or honey.

This cut-and-sifted leaf is made for tea drinkers who want a botanical ingredient to brew by itself or work into a personal tea blend. Its pronounced flavor gives it a place in green tea combinations and honey-sweetened blends, while the suggested small amount per cup makes it practical to measure for individual servings.

How do you prepare Frontier Co-op Senna Leaf tea?

Steep 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of leaf in 1 cup (237 mL) of boiling water for 3–5 minutes. The leaf can be brewed as a tea on its own or used to enhance another tea, making the same ingredient suitable for a straightforward infusion or a blend.

• Use boiling water as the brewing base.
• Allow the leaf to steep for the full 3–5 minutes.

What does senna leaf taste like, and what can you blend it with?

Frontier Co-op Senna Leaf has slightly sweet notes alongside a strong, bitter taste. Green tea is one suggested pairing, and honey can be added to make a blended tea. These flavor options suit people who enjoy pronounced botanical notes and want to adjust a cup with another tea or a sweetener.

• Combine it with green tea to add its distinctive flavor.
• Pair it with honey for a blended cup.

Where does this senna leaf come from, and how is it sourced?

This senna leaf is sourced directly from India, with harvesting around April and September. The botanical is Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl), a member of the Cassia genus. Although Cassia plants are mostly cultivated in Egypt and Sudan, senna is used around the world, particularly in North Africa and Southwest Asia.

• Senna is native to tropical Africa.
• More than 250 Cassia species contain the substance anthraquinone.

Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned cooperative since 1976, owned by stores and organizations that buy and sell its products. The company’s botanical products are never irradiated or treated with ETO, and its stated commitment includes the welfare of the environment and the people who produce and consume them. For tea drinkers seeking an organic, cut-and-sifted botanical for solo brewing or blending, this India-sourced senna leaf offers a one-pound supply with a simple steeping method.