Herbal teas, also known as herbal infusions or tisanes, are beverages made by steeping herbs, flowers, fruits, or other plant materials in hot water. Here are some general ways in which herbal teas can benefit overall health: Relaxation and stress relief: Many herbal teas have calming properties that can help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality....

Nothing hits the spot when you’re feeling under the weather like a good cup of tea. Aside from being delicious, many teas also have a wealth of medicinal properties that help to soothe and heal the body. While tea may not be able to treat more serious illnesses on its own, it can help...

For millennia, tea has been a good many things to innumerable people, whether a remedy for illness, a ritual for royals, a morning pick-me-up, or an evening indulgence. Nearly the most consumed beverage around the world – second only to water – tea comes to us in many forms and brings with it a...

Alongside water and coffee, tea is one of the three most consumed beverages in the world, delighting those who enjoy it across the globe. But while the drink is ubiquitous today, its history boils down to one accidental cup consumed nearly five millennia ago. Read on to discover the birthplace and history of tea....

Camellia sinensis is the botanical name for the tea plant, from which teas such as black, green, white, oolong, purple, and pu-erh teas are produced. A cousin of the garden camellia, camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub that thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, and has been cultivated in order to produce tea for...