Single Herb Tea (Loose)
WHAT IS LOOSE LEAF TEA? Whole, loose-leaf tea refers to tea that is made up of whole, unbroken leaves, in sharp contrast to teabags that usually feature lower grade teas composed of dust and fannings. It's important to know that teas that take up a larger surface area, such as tea bags, typically result in more of the leaves' precious essential oils evaporating, depriving the tea of its full, rich flavour, leaving it dull and stale. Read more >
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Organic Hawthorn Berry Berry whole tea from Clef des Champs can be a natural way to reduce heart disease and cardiovascular related conditions. Hawthorn is a cardiotonic herb which means that it supports the functioning of the heart and vascular system. It is a unique herb because it can be used for both high and low blood pressure. Its blood pressure regulating effect is mediated by several co...
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Hawthorn Flower Organic Loose Tea from Clef des Champs combines both the flower and leaf. To prepare a cup of tea Hawthorn Flower tea, pour 1 litre of boiling water over 3 tbsp of herbs, cover and let steep for 20 minutes, filter. Hawthorn also influences the angiotensin-converting enzyme, an enzyme that regulates blood pressure by balancing the amount of fluid in the vessels. Other antioxidant...
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As an adaptogen, holy basil increases the organism’s resilience and helps it adapt to the stress of day to day life. It keeps corticosterone levels low and reduces the harmful effects of stress such as memory loss, sleep disturbances, headaches, sexual dysfunction and irritable bowel syndrome. Holy basil increases energy and vitality while reducing anxiety, fatigue and symptoms of mild depressi...
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As an adaptogen, Clef des Champs Holy Basil increases the organism’s resilience and helps it adapt to the stress of day to day life. It keeps corticosterone levels low and reduces the harmful effects of stress such as memory loss, sleep disturbances, headaches, sexual dysfunction and irritable bowel syndrome. Holy basil increases energy and vitality while reducing anxiety, fatigue and symptoms ...
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Steep 2-3 cups of Clef Des Champs Licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra) Organic Loose Tea per day and enjoy the distinctly sweet flavour. The extracts of licorice are adaptogens, demulcents and may have antiviral properties. They have also been found to contain anti-inflammatory properties and weak estrogen hormone balancing activity. Natural health practitioners recommend licorice for a variety of nee...
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Clef Des Champs Organic Reishi Tea (ganoderma lucidum) is designed to be consumed 1-2 times per day after letting it steep for 30 minutes. Reishi are a member of the fungi Kingdom and are one of the oldest mushrooms to be used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Reishi is both immune modulating and immune supportive, meaning it not only helps to strengthen the immune system when needed but i...
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Clef Des Champs brings you their 100% organic Schisandra Berries as a loose tea. Schisandra is primarily used for its adaptogenic and calming effects and has the rare characteristic of providing these benefits without sedating the taker. For this reason, it can be used at the start of your day to regulate Stress by supporting the adrenal gland and balancing cortisol levels, without making you d...
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Fennel infusion promotes the proper functioning of the digestive system, especially the stomach and intestines. Clef des Champs Organic Loose Fennel Seeds carminative properties can prevent the formation of gas and bloating and its antispasmodic effect relieves spasms in the entire digestive tract. The anethole contained in fennel is mildly laxative and prevents fermentation in the intestines. ...
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Clef Des Champs brings you their Red Clover Organic Loose Tea, a sweet-tasting alternative herb. Red clover detoxifies the tissues by putting toxins back into circulation so that they can be eliminated. Red clover is used to treat skin problems accompanied by dryness and heat, both acute and chronic. Taken over the long-term, red clover infusion improves eczema, psoriasis, acne, leg ulcers, boi...
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Clef des Champs Loose Turmeric root powder is 100% organic curcuma longa. Turmeric contains antioxidant chemicals, called curcuminoids, for neutralizing free radicals. You are probably familiar with turmeric as the spice that gives curried dishes their characteristic colour and flavour. Turmeric contains antioxidant chemicals, called curcuminoids, for neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals a...
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This Organic Turmeric (curcuma longa) Root Loose Tea from Clef des Champs can be enjoyed 1-2 times daily for its warming and healing properties. Simply prepare by diluting 1 tsp of powder in 1 cup of hot water and enjoying! Turmeric can be used to stop infections, protect the liver from toxins. The same molecules inhibit inflammation, thus acting as pain relieving agents. Turmeric has been show...
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Clef des Champs Organic Red Raspberry Tea is an astringent reproductive tonic. Red Raspberry is the main herb for all gynecological troubles as it is an important tonic of the female reproductive system and can be used at all ages. It nourishes, fortifies and balances, its action is mild and cumulative, making it an excellent support herb. Red raspberry relieves dysmenorrhea, harmonizes menstru...
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Organic Thyme from Clef Des Champs can be used for all respiratory tract conditions where there is productive or spasmodic cough. As an expectorant and anticatarrhal, it frees the bronchi and calms inflammation. Thyme’s action on the bronchial cilia helps expectorate mucus. It is antiseptic and rich in antibacterial volatile oils. Drinking a hot infusion disperses the essential oils in the lung...
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Chamomile is both calming and anti-inflammatory, a combination that makes it very efficient to relieve digestive and nervous troubles. Carminative and digestive, Clef des Champs Organic Chamomile Loose Tea infusion helps digestion and reduces gas and bloating. The antispasmodic action of its flavonoids soothes digestive spasms and colic, especially when they are of nervous origin. It calms indi...
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Chamomile is both calming and anti-inflammatory, a combination that makes it very efficient to relieve digestive and nervous troubles. Carminative and digestive, chamomile infusion helps digestion and reduces gas and bloating. The antispasmodic action of Clef des Champs Chamomile Organic Loose Tea flavonoids soothes digestive spasms and colic, especially when they are of nervous origin. It calm...
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Green oatstraw is a major tonic of the nervous system, as it reconstructs the nervous system. Clef des Champs green oatstraw infusion is very rich in minerals and supplies the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system. We use green oatstraw when the nervous system is exhausted by chronic stress, when cognitive functions and emotional stability are diminished. It resto...
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Green oatstraw is a major tonic of the nervous system, as it reconstructs the nervous system. Clef des Champs Green Oatstraw Organic Loose Tea infusion is very rich in minerals and supplies the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system. We use green oatstraw when the nervous system is exhausted by chronic stress, when cognitive functions and emotional stability are di...
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Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) from Clef des Champs is an organic loos tea to enjoy 2-3 times per day as a steeped tea. As a tea, lemon Balm has a pleasantly mild taste with subtle citrus notes. As a nerve tonic and digestive herb, lemon balm calms nervous tension and the digestive troubles that it causes. It relieves nervous troubles such as anxiety, agitation and stress. As it acts on the l...
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As a carminative, Clef Des Champs Lemon Balm Organic Loose Tea (Melissa officinalis) has a relaxing effect on the gastro-intestinal tract. It relieves digestive troubles due to nervous conditions, indigestion, dyspepsia, colic and flatulence. As a nerve tonic and digestive herb, lemon balm calms nervous tension and the digestive troubles that it causes. It relieves nervous troubles such as anxi...
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Astragalus is an adaptogen and general tonic, it relieves fatigue and weakness. Clef des Champs Astragalus Organic Loose Tea can increase resistance and stamina, increase vital energy, plus tone and warm the body. It can therefore be used to increase resistance to cold. Astragalus is known as a deep immune tonic and increases resistance to infections. It helps prevent colds, flu, upper respirat...
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What is Loose Leaf Tea?
Whole, loose-leaf tea refers to tea that is made up of whole, unbroken leaves, in sharp contrast to teabags that usually feature lower grade teas composed of dust and fannings. It's important to know that teas that take up a larger surface area, such as tea bags, typically result in more of the leaves' precious essential oils evaporating, depriving the tea of its full, rich flavour, leaving it dull and stale. This is why real tea connoisseurs use only whole, loose-leaf tea, to benefit from the full complexity of a tea’s flavour, as well as its nutrient content and medicinal benefits.
Loose-leaf Single Herb Teas – Benefits, and Disadvantages
Tradition and the irresistible experience of the tea ritual are two key factors that explain why tea aficionados typically snub teabags in favour of loose-leaf whole-leaf teas. Equally important, is the fact that teabags often feature tea blends that have been “standardized” according to a set price, flavour profile, and of course, consistent availability. This results in a very predictable tea flavour and aroma, and a “ho-hum” experience at best. Loose-leaf teas, on the other hand, are wild harvested and offer a unique flavour profile, aroma and appearance, which can vary from year to year and season to season. This, of course, is as close to nature as you can get, and greatly adds to the overall tea sipping experience.
Loose-Leaf Single Herb Tea and Flavour
Anyone who knows tea knows that the loose-leaf format provides a much more complex flavour profile than teabags. Another advantage of whole, loose leaf tea is that since it is the highest grade of tea, it also has the strongest notes, be they floral, nutty, sweet, buttery, spicy, smoky, fruity, grassy, vegetal, or earthy, according to the herb(s) and/or plant(s) used. It's also worth mentioning that because of their boldness, whole leaf teas will last through multiple steeps, so you get more bang for your buck.
Preparing a Perfect Cup of Loose-Leaf Tea
Loose-leaf tea is brewed by placing the tea leaves directly in hot water, or in a tea ball or strainer, and steeping the tea long enough for its full flavour to infuse into the water. If the tea in question comes from the Camellia sinensis tea plant, black, green, white tea, and others, then you will likely steep it anywhere from 2 to 3 minutes. On the other hand, if you are brewing an herbal tea, you’ll want to wait anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes to ensure you obtain the full flavour profile, as well as allow all of the active ingredients in the tea to be released into the water.
When steeping loose-leaf tea, there should be plenty of room for the tea leaves to absorb water and expand as they infuse. This allows the water to flow through the leaves and extract a wide range of vitamins, minerals, flavours, and aromas from the leaves.
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