Herbal Tea

Throughout recorded history, people have used plants to create tasty drinks as well as for medicinal purposes. Our understanding of herbal tea has been passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation. One such legend involves the Chinese emperor, Shen Nung, who observed that those who boiled their drinking water remained healthier than those who did not. Consequently, he would not drink water, unless it was boiled first. One day, as one of the emperor’s servants was boiling his water; a breeze came by and blew leaves from a Camellia sinensis plant into the pot. The emperor was so captivated with the fragrance that was created from the mixture; he “tasted it and found it good.” Traditionally, this mixture was used for its health benefits and the word “tea” came to be associated with the Camellia sinensis plant.

Herbals, by definition, are not “tea” because they do not come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Instead, they are made from an infusion of various leaves, roots, bark, seeds or flowers of other plants. Herbal tea is usually low in tannins and can be steeped longer to make an intense, strong infusion. It is a perfect blend of aromatic and flavorful herbs. It begins by steeping the blend in boiling water until the leaves slowly unfurl. It ends with a savoring, healthy drink.

Common ingredients used for Health and Medicinal Benefits:

• Fennel to detoxify the body.
• Rose Hips to strengthen the immune system.
• Mint to stimulate liver and gallbladder functions.
• Jasmine to benefit impotence in men and frigidity in women.
• Lemongrass to relieve headaches and stress.
• Chamomile as a natural sedative and to ease the discomfort of stomachaches, cramps and sore throats.
• Lavender to bring swift relief from digestive problems.
• Willow to treat aches and pains, particularly joint pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism.

We offer a large assortment of rich, flavorful herbals to help you master the art of brewing the perfect cup. Lemongrass, peppermint, chamomile, lavender, orange, citrus blossoms, thyme and fennel are among favorite ingredients, Other popular ingredients include hibiscus, rose, rose hips, rosemary, jasmine, licorice, nettles, vetiver, valerian and willow.

Our herbals are created from the finest ingredients and guaranteed to recharge your batteries. We invite you to slow down, relax, smell the rose hips, and enjoy the high quality taste and aroma of one of our refreshing fusion blends. Since our herbals naturally contain no caffeine and have either no tannin or very low amounts of tannin, they make an excellent healthy alternative to regional tea and coffee.