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Herbal tea

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A colorful glass of Hibiscus Delight tisane, a refreshing floral herbal tea.

What is Herbal Tea?

Herbal tea is a warm, comforting drink made by soaking plants, flowers, or roots in hot water. Unlike regular teas like black or green tea, herbal teas do not use the tea plant. This means they usually do not have caffeine, so they are great for relaxing.

Herbal teas come from many different plants all around the world. Some are made from just one kind of plant, while others mix several together. For example, you might find teas with rose hips, peppermint, or even ginger. These teas can taste sweet, spicy, or fruity, depending on the plants used.

Why Do People Drink Herbal Tea?

People enjoy herbal teas for many reasons. They can help you feel calm, especially before going to sleep. Some herbal teas can also help with digestion after a big meal. Because there are so many different kinds, there is an herbal tea for almost everyone to try.

Herbal teas have been used for hundreds of years in many cultures. They are a gentle way to enjoy a warm drink without the buzz that comes from caffeine. Whether you pick a tea with cinnamon or apple flavor, you can explore a world of tasty and soothing drinks.

Images

Two cups of butterfly-pea flower tea, one naturally blue and the other turned purple after adding lime juice, served at the Lao Textile Museum in Vientiane.
A cozy restaurant named LE POINT DE VUE in Omihachiman, Japan, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Traditional herbal teas for sale at a market in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Ingredients for a cozy Rooibos tea blend, including coconut, ginger, apple, and spices.
Dried elderberries ready to be used in cooking or tea.
A refreshing coffee blossom tea made from dried coffee flowers, a special drink from Thailand.
A colorful mix of natural ingredients like apple pieces, rose hips, and peppermint leaves used to make a fruit herbal tea.
Traditional Brazilian tools used for drinking a herbal beverage called chimarrão.
Chamomile flowers used to make soothing herbal tea.
A refreshing glass of rooibos tea with dry leaves shown beside it.
A refreshing Korean ginseng drink containing a piece of ginseng root inside.
A vintage French poster advertising Tisane Gauloise, a traditional herbal tea.

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