Bombastus-Werke AG in Freital near Dresden is experiencing growing demand for sage tea. Last year, around 213,500 packs from its own cultivation were sold to end consumers, almost a quarter more than in the previous year, the company reports. Just over half were sold as loose tea, while around 92,000 packs contained sage tea in filter bags.
The cultivation of the sage plant and its processing are at the heart of the natural remedy manufacturer. According to Bombastus, it is one of the largest growers of perennial sage in Europe. The company has been growing sage on its own fields since 1914.
