Herbal Teas of Chinese Origin

April 14, 2009 by ChineseTea  
Filed under About Chinese Herbal Teas

Herbal teas of Chinese origin are really not true teas, in that they are infused with herbs and are not derived of the Camelia Sinensis plant form. Steeping them, allows the herbs to be pulled from them.

Usually, these kinds of teas are used by the Chinese for their health benefits. But, they are also liked and used just for their flavors and taste. Presently, these can be widely purchased in the country as they produce thousands of different herbs.

Herbal teas from China give individuals who like to drink tea, many a choice by offering them a health caffeine free beverage. Herbals teas that are geared to be comforters and help you de-stress are teas such as Chrysanthemum and rosebud.

These two types of tea are known as an herbs mostly used by the female sex but, Chrysanthemum tea has been known to help anyone who has digestive problems. This tea has properties that when described has a cooling effect and aids in the reduction of fever. Light and delicate is the taste of the Chrysanthemum tea.

Herbal teas are usually great choices before one goes to bed, in that it will not keep you awake like coffee or soft drinks will.

China has a variety of herbal teas and we cannot fail to mention the flower teas. Teas such as these offer teas that will calm, soothe and have no caffeine. They also have a wide birth of flavors and taste.

There is really quite a nice list of well known teas that are of the flower nature. There is the Carnation tea that is said to restore the bodies energy. The Chrysanthemum we have already gone over. The Gongju herbal tea has the ability to relax the body. The jasmine tea is a sweet one and has no caffeine. Forget Me Not tea lends a welcoming hand to the lungs and has a smooth, but earthy taste. And Yunnan tea is a flower that is known for being rare and has no caffeine.

The Wild New York tea is an herbal tea that works for the individual who is thankful for the place of it’s growth. Due to the terrain in which it grows, the roots of this herb have a particular look to them. The herbs root system is made up of tiny, long lived roots. They can live in upwards of ten years or close to it.

And last but not least we have Kuding Pearl tea. Individuals who have ventured to drink a spot of this tea, claim a very bitter taste. This teas leaves are process into big marble sized pearl shapes. Only a single leaf is needed for it’s healing properties to work. It’s leaves are of very old decent and holds your attention.

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