What is Herbal Tea?
Otherwise known as Tisanes or Herbal Infusions
Fun Fact:
Pronunciation :
- Er-bull tea (American English)
- Herb-ull tea (British English)
- Herbaltea mate (Australian English)
Herbal tea is not technically a true tea, as it does not derive from the Camellia sinensis plant (i.e. the plant that is used to create black, oolong, green, and white teas).
Instead, herbal tea is an infusion or blend of various leaves, fruits, bark, roots, or flowers belonging to almost any edible, non-tea plant. In Europe and other areas of the world, herbal teas are commonly known as tisanes.
To avoid confusion between teas and herbal teas, alternate terms for “herbal tea” are becoming popular. These terms include “tisane”, “botanical’ and “herbal infusion’
Herbal teas have existed for a very long time but have surged in popularity over the past several decades thanks to their vibrant flavour, as well as their myriad mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. In an increasingly stressful and chaotic world, herbal teas present an opportunity to go back to basics and focus on wellness through a holistic approach.
Because they can be created from almost any combination of natural ingredients, there are a vast number of herbal tea varieties each with their own flavour qualities and health benefits.
