A naturally caffeine-free tea is known as herbal tea. It is the only type of tea that is not produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The herbal tea contains a blend of flowers, leaves, and herbs that make the beverage healthier for the body. In the Western vulture, this caffeine-free beverage is often regarded as Tisanes. So, if you happen to travel to a Western country and want to sip some caffeine-free drink – ask for Tisanes or look for Tisanes on the menu.
The tea was founded by Chinese herbalist Shen Nung. Herbal tea was the first to be discovered, and later, there were variants of teas – black, green, oolong, white, and yellow tea. Herbal tea is known as an infused drink of dried flowers, leaves, and herbs. There are different types of herbal teas, and the bled of each herb gives you a different taste and health benefits. As we cannot mix all the medicines and have them at once, herbs also have medicinal values, and there they need to be picked wisely.
Processing herbal tea starts with cultivation. Plants with the highest concentration of essential oil and the best aroma are cultivated by the manufacturers of herbal tea. The harvest of the leaf takes place when the essential oil is at its highest.
The aromatic leaves are then dried at low temperatures with the presence of proper air circulation to extract moisture while retaining the aroma of the leaves. The manual process of sorting takes place once the leaves are dried.
Herbal teas can be made with fresh or dried flowers, fruit, leaves, seeds or roots. They are made by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. The herbal tea is then strained, sweetened if desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal tea bags for such infusions.
The tea contained dried leaves of hibiscus, which is believed to be in good health. The tea is red in color and has a tart taste. Read about hibiscus tea's health benefits.
The dried ginger is crushed to make small granolas, which are then mixed with herbal tea. Ginger tea can be made at home without needing to buy it from the supermarket.
Chamomile tea is prepared with chamomile flowers, corn flowers, tea flowers, and longan polysaccharides.
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