Alexandra – saison with fireweed

On the heals of destruction often comes opportunity. This is the mantra of Fireweed. After a forest has been cleared or a recent burn from a fire, one of the first plants to sprung to life is Fireweed. Native to the Pacific Northwest, Fireweed is a pioneer plant and was used by the natives as a substitute for tea leaves for centuries. For Alexandra, we forage the leaves in the summer, dry, the leaves, then steep them in a bright saison before packaging (much like you would a tea). The Fireweed imparts your classic bight green tea notes in Alexandra with a pleasant bitterness and notes of mountain meadows of spring flowers.