Herbal Tea Buying Guide

Herbal tea  has long been considered both a delicious and nourishing beverage.  A tea is considered herbal if any ingredient is infused into the blend of tea leaves from the camellia sinensis  plant. Tea leaves can be flavored with fruits, nuts, flowers, herbs, and spices to give it a unique flavor, or the herbal ingredients could be brewed alone; plants, flowers, roots, and leaves can be steeped or boiled.  Many believe herbal teas have medicinal qualities, and they have been used as such for centuries.  The varieties of herbal teas are practically endless, so read on to learn more! 

Herbal Teas and Healthy Benefits

In addition to being rich in vitamins and antioxidants, many herbal teas have their own proposed health benefits. Chamomile Tea :  Used to relax the mind and body, and sooth an upset stomach. Rooibos Tea :  Considered to be rich in antioxidants to support a healthy immune system. Persimmon Tea :  Rich in Vitamin C, a very healthy tonic. Sassafras Tea :  Claimed by some to be a blood thinner and purifier. Birch Tea :  Can be consumed twice daily to cure headaches and rheumatism. Yerba Mate : An herb rich in caffeine, considered a healthy substitute for coffee. Echinechea Tea :  Used to prevent colds and reduce sickness duration. Ginseng Tea :  Used as a stimulant, stress reliever, and a cure for erectile dysfunction. Alfalfa Tea :  Very high in vitamin content. Rose-Hip Tea :  High Vitamin C content, used for sore throat and fever. Ginger Tea :  Good for motion sickness. Rosemary Tea :  Good for headaches.

Popular Herbal Tea Samplers

Try a few delicious herbal tea flavors for yourself!

Davidson's Tea Herbal Teas 4-pack  These teas are USDA certified organic, including Chamomile and Peppermint-Spice.	Premium Herbal Sampler  This loose leaf herbal tea sampler includes Organic Chamomile Lavender, Chocolate Mate, and Summer Berry Blend.	Stash Herbal Tea Sampler  Stash provides a conveniently packaged assortment of herbal teas. Two bags each of Apple Cinnamon, Chamomile, Lemon Ginger, Licorice Spice, Peppermint, Acai Berry, Mango Passionfruit, Wild Raspberry and Blueberry.	Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea Sampler  A trusted tea brand brings you five delicious flavors: Sleepytime, Lemon Zinger, Wild Berry Zinger, Peppermint, and Chamomile.

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