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Herbal teas are simply infusions of herbs, spices, fruits, or flowers in water. They do not actually contain any tea leaves unless they are blended with it. In fact, many countries, they cannot be classified as teas and have to be sold under the name ‘tisane’. Herbal teas can be enjoyed as a hot or chilled beverage any time of the day. They make for a low calorie, relaxing drink, with plenty of health benefits. Lavender: The lavender plant is recognised around the world as healing herb. A refreshing fragrance along with therapeutic properties, make this herb a part of many traditional treatments. Romans scented their baths with it and the Tibetans make an edible butter with it to treat nervous disorders. The soothing fragrance helps overcome restlessness and difficulty in sleeping as well as for relieving anxiety. It is a natural antiseptic and has astringent properties. Rose: Simply the fragrance of this light herbal tea is enough to calm a tired mind! Light and fragrant like a delicate perfume, the infusion is soothing, soft and refreshing. These intensely fragrant and beautiful rose petals release an almost euphoric aroma and flavour. It helps in building a strong immune system, strengthening the digestive system and in detoxification. Chamomile: Chamomile tea is known to be a natural stress reducer. However, that’s not the only thing it does. Its vast healing properties will surprise you! It cures sleeping problems, is an antidepressant, an anti-inflammatory, and also deals with menstrual cramps You can also use chamomile tea bags to topically treat tired eyes, dark circles around eyes and treat bee stings, acne and burns. This caffeine free herbal infusion is delicious served with honey. Hibiscus: Hibiscus tea is a delightful tea made from the dried petals of the hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus is packed with anti-oxidants, can help with weight loss, can relieve stress, and can prevent bladder infections. A relaxing and refreshing tea, it is perfect both as a hot and an iced tea. Lemongrass: Lemongrass is a cooling, clear, and crisp herbal tea with a distinctive, spicy, lemony aroma. It has a zesty flavour reminiscent of lemon. Add it as a complementing flavour to your favourite tea blend, or drink it on its own. Either way, you can reap its medicinal properties and its various health benefits like stress reduction, better digestion, and to relieve fatigue. Peppermint: Our whole Peppermint leaf infusion is striking and strong, with a fantastically fresh and cleansing minty flavour. Great both as a hot and iced tea, peppermint helps soothe an upset stomach, and can also help clear out a cold. If you have dry or dull skin, drinking peppermint tea can help your skin to rid itself of dead skin cells and get you glowing. Jasmine: Jasmine tea is consumed in China, where it is called jasmine-flower tea. Jasminum sambac flowers are also used to make jasmine tea, which often has a base of green tea or white tea, but sometimes an Oolong base is used. Flowers and tea are "mated" in machines that control temperature and humidity. It takes four hours or so for the tea to absorb the fragrance and flavour of the jasmine blossoms, and for the highest grades, this process may be repeated as many as seven times. To steep these herbal teas, start with recently boiled water in a container of your choice. Choose a kettle, teapot, or any other utensil with a lid. Make sure the utensil is glass, ceramic, clay, or stainless steel. In the hot water, add about a teaspoon of the herb for each cup being made. Cover and allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you want the taste. Once done, serve immediately Note: The herbs should never be added to the water while it is still boiling. Always remove the water from the stovetop before adding any herbs
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