These "teas" come from plants other than the tea plant, Camellia Sinensis - so strictly speaking they are not teas but tisanes - but who cares? Herbal preparations have been used since the dawn of civilisation, to treat various ailments, to relax, to revive. In both West and East they have a long and distinguished history - and if anything they are more popular today than ever.
Sage makes a delicious tea - disinfectant, antiseptic and astringent, it is deeply cleansing and aids clear thought. It is also believed to aid conception. Sacred to the Romans, it makes a soothing, refreshing change from tea and coffee, and is of course naturally caffeine-free.
The common Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica, has far more to offer than the occasional painful rash on your legs during a woodland walk. Its traditional medicinal properties have been valued for centuries. Most importantly, Nettle Tea is delicious.
A popular medicinal herb for women during menstruation and labour, Raspberry Leaves are also a delicious tea in their own right. Best drunk without milk.
Lavender’s soft, subtle, relaxing aroma makes it a delicious tea. Because it is naturally caffeine-free you can drink it at any time of day and we particularly recommend it after dinner when it will help settle the stomach and prepare you for bed. The liquor is smooth, almost oily, and subtly aromatic, with a flavour not unlike that of its close cousin Sage.
A superb loose-leaf herbal tea from South Africa, this naturally caffeine-free tea has been scented with Natural Oil of Bergamot, for a distinctive Earl Grey flavour. Can be drunk with or without milk as desired.
The medicinal properties of this amazing flower include its ability to soothe the stomach; act as a mild sedative to aid sleep; an appetite stimulant and a diuretic. The tea provides a slightly bitter taste, which cleans the palette - ideal before bed. Best drunk without milk.
Bright liquoring and refreshing, Organic Camomile is a delicious alternative to tea at any time of day, especially for those trying to reduce their caffeine intake (it is of course naturally caffeine-free). It is greatly prized for its soothing and calming properties and has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments, particularly those stemming from tension or anxiety.
Have you ever trailed your hand through a lavender bush to release that instantly recognisable, heady aroma? As a tea, Lavender is soothing and delicious. The liquor is smooth, almost oily, and subtly aromatic, with a flavour not unlike that of its close cousin Sage.
All About Tea’s Camomile and Lavender herbal tea is a luxurious and delicious blend. We mixed pungent, yellow, daisy-like whole Camomile Flowers from Egypt, with smooth, rich, soft, relaxing Lavender flowers from Spain. The whole (in our modest estimation) is greater than the sum of its parts.
Mate (pronounced mah-tay) is not simply a drink. It is a whole attitude to life, symbolising the friendship bonds, tradition and spirituality of the native peoples of South America. Famous as a weight-loss tonic, this delicious herbal drink, very similar in taste to Green Tea, can stimulate your body while relaxing and focusing your mind.
Rooibos, or Red Bush tea, is a South African herbal tea made from the Aspalathus linearis shrub. Used for centuries by the Khoisian tribe, it is now becoming highly popular in the West for its delicious, mellow taste and its health benefits. Most importantly of all, it is the favourite drink of Mma Ramotswe of the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency!
Mint – one mug is never enough! This irresistibly sweet, unbearably refreshing herb is equally delicious steaming hot or ice cold. Good for stomach aches, headaches, fevers and nervous complaints – and a naturally caffeine-free drink that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Peppermint is a highly aromatic herb whose clean, invigorating flavour needs no introduction. Its delicious and purifying natural immune boost is a vital ally against a cold or fever, and a cleansing and refreshing way to end a meal. Naturally caffeine-free, it can be enjoyed at any time of day.
This undeniably thirst quenching combination of dried Rosehip berries and Hibiscus flowers is a deliciously fruity and aromatic brew. Containing useful vitamins too, it is a super way to stay revived and refreshed throughout the day.
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