Originating in China, where it was thought to have medicinal
properties, tea's history is closely intertwined with the history of
botany and herbal medicine. Legend states that the very first cup of tea was
drunk in 2737BC by the Chinese emperor Shennong, believed to be the creator of
Chinese medicine.
Herbal teas are teas made from plants, seeds, flowers,
roots or fruits of all plants except Camellia sinensis (lipton/Kashmiri). They
have been used as natural home remedies for thousands hundreds and
thousands of years.
Before the invention of modern medicine, herbs-roots,leafs and
seeds were used for treating anything from infections to rashes and
fevers. Although many of them have been around for hundreds, if not thousands
of years, some of them still need more research to prove its benefits. However,
one thing is for sure–herbal teas have been deeply rooted into our
lives, and are often much more than just herbal remedies.
Benefits of herbal teas
With thousands of herbal teas come thousands of different
flavors and benefits. Some herbs may taste better in blends, some are
delicious on its own. Some cause no known side effects, while others should be
taken only under the professional supervision. If you decide
to use herbs for any health condition, even the minor ones, with herbal
remedies, always consult your doctor.
HOW LONG SHOULD I STEEP AN HERBAL TEA?
Herbal blends should be steeped for 5+ minutes at a temperature
of 212°F or 100°C.
Herbal blends typically contain a variety of plant herbs,
spices, flowers, roots, berries, and barks, while tisanes are typically infusions
of just dried fruits and berries.
DO HERBAL BLENDS CONTAIN CAFFEINE?
Herbal blends do not typically contain any caffeine (because
there is no camellia synensis in herbal blends), although they may contain
stimulating herbals such as yerba mate. It is important to always check the
ingredient listing, and if in doubt about if it is safe for your consumption,
consult professional medical advice.
Here is the list of the 19 most popular herbal teas around the
world.
S.No. List
of Herb
1. Rosmarinus officinalis- Rosemary tea
2. Quince leaf tea
3. Lemon balm-Melissa officinalis tea
4. Althaea officinalis- marsh mallow
5. Olive tea
6. Sea bukhthorn tea
7. Ginkgo biloba tea
8. Valerin tea
9. Lavender tea
10. Nettle tea
11. Cichorium
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12. Burdock tea
13. Dandelion tea
14. St John’s wort
15. Sage tea-Salvia officinalis
16. German chamomile tea
17. Saffron-Crocus st. Kesar
18. Persimmon leaf tea
19. Gojiberry leaf tea
20. Echinacea tea-(E. angustifolia, E. purpurea)
21. Ginkgo herbal tea
22. Howthorn tee
Simple Loose Leaf was started in 2015 by three siblings and we run it
together to this day. We started this journey to help make loose leaf tea more
approachable and fun. We offer 20+ different loose herbal leaf teas that can be
experienced in our sample subscriptions, gift tea memberships, samples, or our
1 gram..
Regardless of how you enjoy loose leaf tea, we'll have an option you'll
love.
If you have questions, contact Simple Loose Leaf Tea Company's Customer
Support at jkmpic@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 9858986794