Many who are seeking a healthier lifestyle find themselves attracted to herbal teas or tisanes. There are many claims about the health benefits of herbal tea, among them are:
- A more calm, relaxed state of mind
- Supports heart health
- Aids with stomach and digestive problems
- Provides cleansing properties for the body
- Promotes energy and wellness
As with all herbal products due caution should be taken and due diligence should be done before accepting any health claims of these products. Herbal remedies sometimes help and sometimes do harm. So, Buyer Beware.
Warning aside, there is a body of data and several hundred years of experience in Chinese Medicine that herbal teas can contribute to better health and alleviate some health issues. Just practice due caution.
Until next time – happy steeping.
One of the growing trends in the steeped drink arena is herbal teas or tisanes. Herbal teas are fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots. The “tea” misnomer comes from the common steeping technique of the two drinks.
The main draw is the natural ingredients of the product and purported health benefits of consuming these teas. More on that in my next post.
A secondary benefit is the variety of ingredients produces a large number of taste possibilities. The variety of ingredient combinations guarantee an herbal tea to suit everyone’s taste. And likely quite a few hours of steeping enjoyment along the way.
Until next time – happy steeping.