Sumac is the lemony red berry people used before lemons. Ours is wildcrafted in Maine, and it's loaded with polyphenols and natural malic acid and it gives this tonic its tang and its ruby color.
We built Sumac & Pine Needle Tonic around it for daily use: bright, tart, and zero heat. No habaneros. No horseradish. No bracing yourself. It's the tonic for everyone who loves the idea of Fire Tonic and can't take the fire.
Three more plants make the sumac work harder. Rosehips bring vitamin C, carotenoids, and a fruity tartness. White pine needle, the same needle brewed for Jacques Cartier's scurvy-stricken crew in 1536, brings vitamin C, shikimic acid, and a soft, green, forest finish. Elderflower brings rutin, quercetin and a light, honeyed floral note.
All of it is steeped in raw apple cider vinegar, because acid pulls vitamin C, minerals, and polyphenols out of the plants and keeps them stable. Wildflower honey rounds it out. The result is a ruby-red tonic in clear glass that tastes like lemonade from the forest.
Alcohol-free. Wildcrafted sumac and pine, certified organic everything else. Handcrafted in small batches in Maine.
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Ingredients
Wildcrafted sumac berry, wildcrafted white pine needle (Pinus strobus), organic rosehips, organic elderflower, organic raw apple cider vinegar, distilled water and raw Maine wildflower honey.
16 oz bottle
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Why You'll Love It
• No heat. All the tang, none of the fire.
• Three vitamin C plants. Sumac, rosehips, and white pine in one bottle.
• Wildcrafted and organic. Wildcrafted sumac and pine, certified organic everything else. Nothing artificial, nothing hiding.
• Alcohol-free. Child-friendly formula for ages 1 and up.
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What to Expect
First sip: bright lemony tang from the sumac. Middle: rosehip fruit, cranberry-apple tart. Finish: a floral breeze from the elderflower, then soft white pine. Honey smooths the edge. It tastes like a drink, not a dose.
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How to Use
Take 1-2 tablespoons in 8 oz of water once daily. Children: 1-2 teaspoons, diluted.
Also great over ice, topped with sparkling water, stirred into hot water, or drizzled over a salad.
Shake well.
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Important Notes
• Contains honey. Not for children under 1 year.
• Sumac is in the same plant family as cashews and mangoes. Do not take if you have a cashew or mango allergy.
• Store refrigerated after opening. Natural settling is normal.
• Not for use if pregnant, if nursing, or taking medication, check with your practitioner.
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.
