as are also called Tisanes and are not,
technically speaking, actually teas. Rather, they are infusions
made from herbs instead of tea that is made from the Camelia
Sinensis plant. The essence of the herb is extracted when the
tea is steeped in hot water.
Chinese herbal teas are traditionally used for their healing,
medicinal properties. Many varieties are also enjoyed simply
for their taste, however. China is known for producing an
entire pharmacy of herbs, making the herbal teas from there
increasingly popular today.
The Beneficial Properties of Chinese Herbal Teas
The caffeine-free alternative represented by herbal teas is one
of the well-known benefits Chinese herbal tea offers.
Additionally, many of them are attributed with very soothing
and comforting effects. Rosebud and Chrysanthemum herbal teas
are two of the more popular examples of them.
Rosebud and Chrysanthemum teas are considered in China to be a
woman’s herb. They are, however, also useful for aiding
digestion. Even a hard-core tea drinker is sure to enjoy the
fresh floral flavor of these miniature rosebuds. Chrysanthemum
tea has long been used to cool the body and reduce fever and
has a particularly unique flavor.
Due to the lack of caffeine, Chinese herbal teas are great
beverages to have when caffeine would be avoided, such as at
night before bed.
The Fantastic Flower Herbal Teas
Among the many varieties of Chinese herbal teas are the wildly
popular flower teas. These teas are, like all herbal teas,
caffeine-free alternatives and offer various benefits. Most
offer a palate of flavors while being calming and soothing.
The following are among the more famous of the flower herbal
teas (alphabetically):
* Carnation Flower Tea–The tea brewed from this is attractive
red flower is said to help restore the energy of the body. It
is also widely used for relaxing.
* Chrysanthemum Herbal Tea–This tea has a subtle sweetness and
is regarded as highly refreshing. Among the popular cooling
infusions this is a premier choice.
* Forget Me Not Flower Tea–This brews a mild and grassy
flavored tisane. Said to aid the lungs, it is also
caffeine-free. It is widely known for its beautiful purple
flowers.
* Gongju Herbal Tea–The Gongju flower is known for its
soothing and relaxing attributes and brews a smooth tasting
herbal tea.
* Jasmine Bud Flower Tea–This Chinese herbal tea, according to
some experts, is comprised solely of the small and beautiful
Jasmine flowers that have not yet opened. The tea produced
sweet and caffeine-free.
* Kuding Pearl Tea–The leaves for this variety are rolled into
large pearls, which is one of the sources of its nickname, “one
leaf tea” due to the size of the leaves. The other reason it is
called “one leaf” is because of the belief that only one leaf of
this tea is needed to heal a number of things. Many people
consider this tea to be a bitter tea, but nearly everyone
agrees that this ancient leaf brews an interesting herbal tea.
* Yunnan Flower Bud Tea–This Chinese herbal tea grows, as
implied by the name, in the old forests of Yunnan. This rare
flower is primarily a local Yunnan drink and is caffeine free.
* Wild New York Ginseng–For those who appreciate the wild
growing conditions in which the roots ripen this is another
well-known Chinese herbal tea. It is said that each root
develops a unique appearance and personality because of the
rugged wild conditions. Size and age can vary greatly, with
some of these wild roots being very small and very old while
some larger roots are much younger. These herbal roots live for
seven years or more.
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