List Of Herbal Teas In The World

Have you ever wondered what are the list of herbal teas that are good for you? Then this is the right article for you.

I often brew ginger along with my black tea, especially in the winter. This has helped me to enhance my immunity against cold and flu.

This article will help you in demystifying types of herbal teas and their health benefits.

To know about the benefits from true teas, please read Know about the 5 types of tea in the world.

What Are Herbal Teas

As the name suggests, Herbal teas come from Herbs, spices and other plants. 

Herbal teas do not have tea leaves, as they do not come from the Camellia sinensis plant (commonly known as the tea plant).

On the contrary, blended herbal teas are a mix of various tea leaves (green tea, white tea, black tea leaves).

Popular List Of Herbal Teas

Herbal teas are commonly known as tisane. 

Each herbal tea has its unique aroma, taste and associated health benefits. 

Here’s are the most popular herbal teas:

Chamomile Tea

As the name suggests, Growers make this tea from the daisy-like Chamomile flower.

The aroma of Chamomile is similar to ground apple. It tastes like floral sweetness, with hints of apple.

Chamomile is an ancient herb, and is used for medicinal purposes for centuries.  It has two common varieties,  German Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).

Benefits Of Drinking Chamomile Tea

• Helps in sleeping better 
• Improves digestion
• Increases immunity to fight common cold
• Improves heart health

Lemongrass Herbal Tea

Lemongrass is a tropical island plant from the grass family. 

It grows with ease, Thus is available in abundance in tropical areas.

I add lemongrass to my milk tea. I am fortunate to have a few lemongrass plants in my apartment complex, Thus i pluck fresh lemongrass whenever I need it.

Lemongrass is mildly sweet, citrus along with a lemony flavor.

The flavor profile is light and does not overpower the senses. 

Benefits Of Drinking Lemongrass Herbal Tea

• It cleans our bodies and flushes out toxins. 
• Effective in reducing our body temperature when we have a fever
• Helps treat urinary tract infection
• It has antifungal and antimicrobial qualities

Jasmine Herbal Tea

As the name suggests, Planters use Jasmine blossom to create Jasmine tea .

Tea masters use Jasmine blossoms to scent Green, white and black tea to craft this tea.

Growers mix tea leaves with fresh Jasmine blossoms. Thus soaking them in the unique aroma of the flower. 

They repeat this process, sometimes upto 9 times to produce the best quality Jasmine tea.

Jasmine plant grows in high elevations. Pluckers pluck the flower in the morning, when the petals are still closed.

People in the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644 A.D.) in China discovered Jasmine tea.

Benefits Of Drinking Jasmine Herbal Tea

• Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
• Helps in preventing heart disease
• Helps in reducing weight

Ginseng Herbal Tea

Also known as insam-cha. Unlike other teas , Roots of Ginseng plant are brewed to make Ginseng tea.

This tea is an integral part of Korean culture. People in Korea discovered Ginseng tea. 

People use it for its medicinal properties for centuries.

Ginseng tastes bitter.

Benefits Of Drinking Ginseng  Herbal Tea

• Helps in treating cancer 
• Reduces weight
• Helps in curing constipation

Ginger Herbal Tea

People in India, China and Sri Lanka have been using Ginger as medicine for more than 2000 years.

Its scientific name is Zingiber officinale. Brew Ginger’s root to make Ginger herbal tea . It blends well with black tea.

Ginger tea tastes spicy, pungent and mildly sweet.

Benefits Of Drinking Ginger  Herbal Tea

• Cures irritable bowel syndrome
• Increases resistance to cold
• Relieves nausea

Oregano Herbal Tea

People use Oregano herbs in meditarian and Italian dishes.

People sprinkle Oregano over pizzas to enhance taste.

Oregano tea tastes bitter.

Benefits Of Drinking Oregano  Herbal Tea

• Helps in reducing viral fever
• Fights bacterial infections
• Helps in curing sore throat

Hibiscus Herbal Tea

As the name suggests, Planters use hibiscus flowers to make this tea. It mixes well with other herbs, and often served cold.

Hibiscus has a sweet and tart taste.

Benefits Of Drinking Hibiscus  Herbal Tea

• Helps reduces anxiety
• Speeds up metabolism
• Boosts immune system

Kava Herbal Tea

Also known as Piper Methysticum. Kava is a shrub and can be found in western Pacific regions.

People in Pacific islands of Hawaii historically grown Kava. They drink it in social gatherings regularly in the region.

The tea tastes bitter.

Benefits Of Drinking Kava  Herbal Tea

• Helps in good sleep
• Reduces stress
• Cures common cold

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Peppermint is a herb , part of the mint family. People grow and use Peppermint for 1000s of years for its aromatic properties.

This tea is served both Hot and cold.

Benefits Of Drinking Peppermint  Herbal Tea

• Helps in digestion
• Cools the body
• Relieves headache

Tulsi Tea

Tulsi (Holy basil) is a herb part of the basil family.

People in India have been using this herb for its medicinal properties for over 5000 years.

Tulsi grows in the Indian subcontinent and other tropical regions.

Benefits Of Drinking Tulsi Tea

• Helps in arthritis
• Helps in oral hygiene
• Regulates diabetes

Conclusion

This article is for people who want to start exploring herbal teas. 

I have articulated popular list of herbal teas and their benefits. This information should help you in selecting the right herbal tea for you.