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Herbal Teas (Tisanes)
Chinese herbal teas are known as Tisanes, which are actually infusions made from herbs and not tea that comes from the tea plant. The technical name for any kind of Chinese herbal tea is Tisanes. The reason is that herbs are infused with tea leaves using oils from the herbs. Therefore, while we call it tea, it is not officially a type of tea, as we know it. However, Chinese herbal tea has been used for centuries by the Chinese people as a beverage, but also for its healing properties. Interestingly, if you were to visit China, you could walk into a tea store and find every possible herb imaginable for making Tisanes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Petals for your tea: flowering teas
Green tea is by far one of the most popular options but people are now taking greater interest in petal teas, which are made from a variety of flowers. It has been known for years that many flowers are edible, making great additions to salad but now, petal tea is getting attention. In addition to amazing flavor, petal tea provides a number of health benefits. Read the rest of this entry »
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