Herbal teas: appreciating the worth of herbal infusions Herbal teas are more accurately described as herbal infusions or tisanes in that they are not based on the tea plant, Camellia sinsensis. Rich in antioxidants, there are a huge variety of them, many long acknowledged for their health benefits. Many also have a very attractive taste.[…]
Saffron infusion: a distinguished history Saffron has a history stretching back to at least the 7th century BC. It is grown in the Middle East and has been traded along the Silk Road, between East and West, for Indian ivory, Chinese silk and Arabian frankincense. Saffron is famed for its value, widely acknowledged to[…]
Chamomile Flowers. Herbal teas and their health benefits: a catalogue. Why drink Herbal teas? Despite the enormous variety of black, green, oolong and white teas available from many celebrated tea growing areas, the long acknowledged health benefits of herbal infusions have become more widely appreciated. Many of these have distinctive and attractive tastes and aromas which[…]
