What is Herbal Tea and what is a Tisane?
Regular mainstream tea – is produced from tea bush. This is the tea that most of us grew up with. Tea contains caffeine for example oolong tea, black tea, green tea and jasmine tea.
Herbal teas or tisane – is produced from flowers, fruit, roots, and non-tea bush. Tisane has been used for centuries dating back to the ancient Romans and Greeks.
The growth of the popularity around the world in tisane or herbal teas is amazing as everyone is looking for alternatives to regular western medicines for relaxation and minor ailments.
Chamomile, peppermint, and lavender is well known throughout the world as an alternative to regular tea. In the past few years, we have learned that blending the tisanes can offer a great taste on the palate as well as amazing health benefits.
Many tisanes are now brewed and later chiller to give a great alternative to sugary drinks. Hibiscus flowers offer a similar taste to cranberry juice without the calories.
Health Benefits of Herbal Tisane
Asian cultures have known the benefit of herbal teas as a remedy for sickness and assisting in a healthy long life.
Immunity and health benefits include:
- Improved night’s sleep
- Stress reduction,
- Vitamins
- Antioxidants
- Reduction of infection
Which Tisane is the Best for you?
With the large selection of tisane, we have blended some together with researched recipes that can be beneficial for pregnancy, stress, weight loss, detox and the reduction of free radicals. Choose the one that you feel would be best for you as the flavours and quality will not let you down.
Fun Facts
Q: Is green tea is a tisane?
A: No, it comes from the tea bush plant
Q: Can I drink herbal tisane all day?
A: As with everything, moderation is key as some tisane can cause diuretic effects
Q: What makes tea as tea?
A: It must be derived from the Camellia sinensis plant
Q: Which has more caffeine, coffee, or tea?
A: Cup of black tea = 40–70mg caffeine per cup.
Cup of black coffee = 100–200mg caffeine per cup.