Herbal Tea
WHAT IS HERBAL TEA? Herbal teas have been popular for a very long time, though, it's important to note that, they are in fact, not “true teas” at all, unlike black, green, and white teas, they are NOT made from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. Rather, they are herbal infusions (or tisanes) of fruits, flowers, roots, herbs, plants, and spices that are caffeine-free and offer an explosion of flavours with floral, citrus, tart, tangy, and many other notes. Read more >
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Awaken to balanced energy. Awakening Tea from Algonquin Tea offers an abundance of nutritious and energizing herbs. The perfect way to start your day or come alive in the sleepy afternoon with a delicious minty cup. Several of the herbs used in Awakening Tea have been traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion. Each cup of tea gives you a medium-full body that’s sweet plus minty wit...
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Algonquin Tea’s Homestead Blend is their signature cold and flu herbal tea. This Homestead Blend tea is packed full of vitamins and minerals. The ingredients of this blend, giant blue hyssop, red clover, and raspberry leaf, have long been used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats. Whether you want a tea to soothe your sickness or just a delicious, thirst-quenching drink, buy some pouches tod...
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Homestead Blend from Algonquin Tea is a cold and flu herbal tea that is packed full of vitamins and minerals. The ingredients of this blend, giant blue hyssop, red clover, and raspberry leaf, have long been used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats. Whether you want a tea to soothe your sickness or just a delicious, thirst-quenching drink, Homestead Blend from Algonquin Tea can be of some he...
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A convenient box of 16 bags of hand-picked tea, Algonquin Tea’s Lucid Dream Tea is ethically wildcrafted and organic. Hand-picked by canoe in the Algonquin wilderness, sweet gale is a light, flavourful herbal tea which is known to enable some to have more vivid dreams. Magical to be sure. Enjoy a cup of Lucid Dream Tea, each sip is fruity, fresh, lively with floral and has honey undertones. [TE...
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Dreaming in the New Earth with Algonquin Tea’s Lucid Dream blend. Hand-picked by canoe in the Algonquin wilderness, sweet gale is a light, flavourful herbal tea which is known to enable some to have more vivid dreams. Enjoy the flavours of Lucid Dream Tea from Algonquin Tea with full body and delicate, earthy, low notes rounding out the mouth. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes. May be rebrewed for 2 to ...
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This popular blend from Algonquin Tea helps your mind to quiet and merge with the stillness of your heart. Several of the herbs have been used traditionally in herbal medicine as a sleep aid and to help relieve nervousness. Each bag of Peace Tea from Algonquin Tea delivers chamomile, oat straw, lemon balm, valerian, catnip, St. John’s wort, motherwort, hops, bee balm. Unsweetened this tea can b...
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A tea designed to bring you feelings of calm, tranquility and promote sleep. Several of the herbs found in Algonquin Tea’s Peace Tea blend have been used traditionally in herbal medicine as a sleep aid and to help relieve nervousness. This popular blend helps your mind to quiet and merge with the stillness of your heart. The taste of Peace Tea from Algonquin Tea can be described as hoppy, combi...
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Sacred Blend Pine Tea from Algonquin Tea brings together white pine, sweetgrass and sage in a convenient box of 16 bags of hand-picked tea. These herbs bless us with a healing sense of communion, tranquility and focus. Sacred Blend is ideal for meditation, or sacred group activities. It is best unsweetened but nice with mild honey or maple syrup. Sacred Blend Tea from Algonquin Tea is described...
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Ethically wildcrafted and organic, Sacred Blend from Algonquin Tea was made to bring feelings of clarity, protection and vision. The combination of herbs found in Sacred Blend Tea include white pine, sweetgrass, sage. These herbs bless us with a healing sense of communion, tranquility and focus. Sacred Blend is ideal for meditation, or sacred group activities. Each sip is bright, creamy, supple...
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As a daily immune booster, Algonquin Tea’s Sweetfern Tonic combines organic herbs traditionally used in herbal medicine for relief of rheumatic conditions, for skin conditions and as a tonic. Herbs in Sweetfern Tonic include sweetfern, nettle, red clover, raspberry leaves, burdock, yellow dock and dandelion, providing calcium, magnesium, potassium vitamin A. On high sunny ridges of the Canadian...
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Sweetfern Tonic Tea from Algonquin Tea comes from the high sunny ridges of the Canadian shield, where birds of prey glide the thermals and thunderclouds are born, sweetfern fills the air with its warm spicy aroma. Algonquin Tea’s Sweetfern Tonic is traditionally used in herbal medicine for relief of rheumatic conditions, for skin conditions and as a tonic. In this tea blend you’ll find Sweetfer...
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Pine Tea from Algonquin Tea is a traditional tea that has been enjoyed for millennia. Bursting with Vitamin C and Vitamin A, break up the needles and steep in boiled water for 5-10 minutes. Great straight up, or with maple syrup and, to be honest, it is wildly delicious! Algonquin Tea has been wild harvesting in Ontario and Quebec for decades and Pine Tea is like bringing the restorative power ...
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What Is Herbal Tea?
Herbal teas have been popular for a very long time, though, it's important to note that, they are in fact, not “true teas” at all, unlike black, green, and white teas, they are NOT made from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. Rather, they are herbal infusions (or tisanes) of fruits, flowers, roots, herbs, plants, and spices that are caffeine-free and offer an explosion of flavours, with floral, citrus, tart, tangy, and many other notes. Indeed, if you’re looking to get into herbal teas, you’ll find there is something for just about everyone, whether you prefer something sweeter, more earthy, or anything in-between. Herbal teas are a wonderful alternative to sugary juices and drinks and a fun way to liven up your eight daily glasses of water.
Herbal teas also sometimes feature medicinal herbs and plants (in isolated form or blends) with therapeutic properties/health-promoting benefits. These types of herbal teas may better be described as medicinal teas, and have been a part of traditional medicine for hundreds of years, and are used as remedies to help maintain health. Some of the most commonly used medicinal herbal teas include those that offer detoxification support, relief from constipation, inflammation, gas, and bloating, as well as those for stress and sleep support, relief from the cold and flu, and myriad others. Herbal teas can be purchased as loose leaf tea, in teabags, as well as in powdered form.
Herbal Tea - Taste, Texture, Aroma
With thousands of herbal teas come thousands of different flavour profiles and aromas. Some herbal infusions may feature ingredients that are more bitter, tart, or astringent, or alternately, spicy or earthy and taste better in blends, while others are sweet, mellow, and delicious on their own. From a flavour and aroma standpoint, herbal teas are typically divided up into four categories:
Light – giving off a subtle and airy fresh smell and taste
Fresh – having a pure and clean smell and flavour
Bright – smelling and tasting lively and clean, and refreshing the palate
Clean – have a purity of flavours and absence of aftertaste
Preparing Herbal Tea
Most herbal teas can be prepared with boiling water, which makes brewing very easy; however, it's important to note that, unlike black tea which steeps for only 2 to 3 minutes, herbal teas require longer to yield their full flavour and health-promoting benefits, typically anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. Before brewing, check if there are any special instructions printed on the label.
Some herbal teas taste more earthy or bitter than others, so adding lemon, honey or any other sweetener may be something to consider.
Herbal teas are very versatile and can be brewed according to your preference. In the summer, you may prefer a delicious, iced herbal tea, while in the winter you may prefer brewing a nice warm cup of tea to ward off the chill.
Most Popular Herbal Teas
Chamomile – is an all-time favourite, prized for its calming effect and ability to soothe the stomach. Chamomile has mellow, delicate, and slightly floral notes, and is often paired with a little sugar, milk, or honey.
Ginger – a tummy favourite, ginger tea has a warming, slightly peppery, spicy, and sweet taste. It is known to soothe nausea and promote healthy digestion.
Hibiscus – zesty, beautiful, and full of character is often how this fan-favourite is often described. More concretely, hibiscus tea offers fruity, sweet, sour, and astringent notes. It is also packed with antioxidants, helps promote healthy liver function, and aids weight loss.
Peppermint – one of the most popular herbal teas, peppermint has a lightly sweet, cool, and refreshing flavour with a tingling finish. It may help freshen breath, calm the stomach, reduce congestion, and aid digestion.
Rooibos – made using leaves of the Aspalathus linearis shrub grown on the western coast of South Africa, rooibos is incredibly smooth and gentle with a natural sweetness and slightly nutty taste. It is said to help support the body’s stress response.
Rosehip – has a delicate floral flavour that's naturally sweet, and leaves a distinct aftertaste. Rosehip tea is loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C and is often touted to support a healthy immune system, aid weight loss, and support healthy-looking skin.
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