It’s no coincidence that those who have made herbal teas part of their routine love them so much. They come in a wide variety of plants, each with its own flavour and character. A pleasant way to enjoy a warm drink or take a moment for yourself: discover in this article the reasons behind the popularity of herbal teas.
Herbal teas come in a wide range of flavours ✌️
Every cup of tea, whether green, white or black, has its own distinctive character. Among its many qualities, this drink contains polyphenols, a family of compounds that includes catechins, alongside theine: they are part of what makes each tea unique.
Each variety offers its own colour, bitterness and aromatic notes, depending on how the leaves have been processed.
Researchers in the United States have also looked into flavonoids, a family of polyphenols found in many foods and drinks (1). Their work focuses on diet as a whole: a cup of tea remains, above all, a simple pleasure.
Traditional plants to discover as herbal teas 🌿
What makes most infused plants so interesting is the variety of flavours they offer. Dandelion root, cherry stem and rosemary tea let you vary your routine with earthy, mild or herbal notes to enjoy at different times of the day. It’s also a pleasant way to remember to drink regularly.
A ritual to take a break ☕
Making a herbal tea means giving yourself a few quiet minutes: heating the water, letting it steep, then savouring the hot cup. A little ritual that easily fits in between appointments, at the office or at the end of the day, when you feel like slowing down.
Cinnamon brings a sweet, warm note and rosemary a more herbal touch: two easy-to-find ingredients for creating your own blends.
Blends with a variety of flavours 🍵
Herbal teas are generally made up of plants chosen for their aroma and taste. For example, you’ll often find guarana and maté, two plants known to contain caffeine: best avoided in the evening, or if you’re sensitive to it.
All of these make it easier to find a flavour you like. Delicately flavoured with vanilla, some blends offer a softer, more indulgent cup, with no need to add sugar. It also pays to check the ingredients list, so you can choose a blend you enjoy and that suits you.
Spices to warm you up 🌶️
Our urban lifestyles don’t always leave much time for looking after ourselves. Herbal teas can help us create a relaxing ritual over the long term. Cayenne pepper, green tea and ginger root are well known for their bold, spicy or warming flavours. How best to enjoy them?
Ginger and cayenne pepper bring a spicy note and a pleasant feeling of warmth in the mouth, ideal when it’s cold outside. Adding a teaspoon of honey to your blend will soften the taste if you find it a little too fiery.
Don’t forget: a herbal tea is simply enjoyed as part of a varied and balanced diet, alongside an active daily lifestyle combined with regular exercise. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before drinking herbal teas.
If you’d like to make herbal teas part of your routine, we invite you to take a look at our Detox Slimming Infusion 👀 A fragrant blend of plants to enjoy hot or cold, as part of a varied and balanced diet and an active lifestyle.
Sources and references
(1) https://www.bmj.com/content/352/bmj.i17.full.pdf+html
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