Herbal tea cannot be considered as tea in the real sense. The real tea made from the leaves of camellia sinensis is what we imbibe at breakfast, over toast is quite different from herbal tea. Herbal tea is consumed by people due to varied reasons; some like its taste and other imbibe it because of its medicinal propensities. Teas made from herbs contain tisanes, and this element is renowned for its medicinal values. There are umpteen numbers of tea varieties, and in this article we shall putforth the types of tea for you. Factually, herbal teas are not considered as a medicine and so they are not prescription drugs; this is has been observed in the UK.
However, if you are on the family way; then it is better to consume this tea with medical supervision. Tisane could be used in the form of berries and leaves; however it needs to made certain that the herb used for making tea does not exceed 1tsp per cup; the dried variety of this tea should be simmered for atleast 5 minutes. If ginger or liquorice roots are being used to make tea; then they need to be simmered for atleast 15 minutes. However, it may be such tea bags can be procured at the marketplace also. These teas do not require milk to reduce their slightly acrid taste; instead honey and jaggary could be used.
Types of Tea
Chamomile Tea- Tea made from Chamomile is a natural sedative and so the consumption of this tea gives impetus to a sound sleep; nonetheless women who are pregnant are not advised to take this tea.
Ginger Tea- If you suffer from travelling sickness; then ginger tea is very efficacious, as it is a natural flatulent and an aphrodisiac.
Ginseng Tea- The Chinese have been imbibing ginseng tea for nearly 5000 years and they call it by its botanical name often “Panax” which incidentally means heal all in Greek.
Peppermint Tea- This tisane tea is good for digestion and alleviates symptoms of cramps in the stomach, apart from enhancing the taste. Besides, it gives you fresh breath, so that you can indulge in some mischievous doing.
Cinnamon Tea- Tea made from cinnamon is said to control the cholesterol and the level of sugar in the body and it certainly does enhance the flavor of the tisane; tea varieties would be incomplete without cinnamon tea. Types of tea include Jasmine tea aswell; as it helps in combating cholesterol.
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