For centuries, our forefathers used herbal tea as a natural remedy for mental and physical illness. Those who want to improve their health in a natural way while enjoying a tasty and refreshing beverage are strongly advised to drink herbal tea. Not like coffee and typical teas (white, jasmine tea, green tea, black tea, etc.), most herbal teas have zero caffeine.

Most herbal teas contain various minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients, however, the absolute details of any herbal tea are depending on the particular herb and plant from which that tea has been made. Some health benefits of drinking herbal tea include  - protection from some common diseases, optimizing the digestive system, relaxing the body and mind, relieving inflammation, aiding sleep disorders, strengthening the immune system, body detoxification, and stimulation of cognitive function.

• To dry aromatic plants, combine the stems, leaves or flowers, hang them in a well-ventilated place and avoid light for 2 weeks. When the plant has dried, remove the leaves and store in an airtight container.
• Herbal teas are generally drunk when they are hot, but there are many fruity varieties of herbal teas that taste delicious when drunk cold. The most common herbal teas are chamomile, mint, ginger, sage, lemon balm, hibiscus, and verbena.
• For brewing, take 1 teaspoon (15 ml) of dried herbs or 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh herbs in 2 cups (300-400 ml) of boil water. It is best to use boiled cold water. After that wait for 5 minutes to get it to infuse with the water. Make sure to cover the tea during the infusion process so that tea’s active ingredients are preserved. You can also add a chunk of honey or stevia to enhance its taste.

• Spearmint tea
• Ginger tea
• Yerba mate
• Red rooibos tea
• Hibiscus tea
• Turmeric tea

If we go by historical records and various studies, these herbal mixtures were used not only for the benefit of physical health but also for their ability to awaken a sense of calm & spiritual consciousness. The practice of using dried fruits, plants, herbs, and other healthy ingredients is still prevalent today and nowadays many people use herbal tea to maintain their mental and physical health.

Sancha’s tea boutiques are known for offering the extensive varieties of all kinds of online teas viz. slimming green tea, jasmine tea, white tea, black tea, herbal tea etc.

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