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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Tonic and nourishing, Nettle Organic Loose Tea infusion from Clef des Champs is fortifying and energizing. It supports vital energy, metabolism and nutrition of the tissues. Its high concentration of minerals, trace elements and chlorophyll nourishes the blood. Nettle is alkalizing, mineralizing and regulates blood pH. It is used for all conditions due to demineralization and the acidity of the...
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Clef des Champs bring you a light and refreshing organic loose Peppermint Tea that tastes minty and sweet. Medicinally it is known as a carminative, an herb that decreases gas and bloating. It also decreases spasms in the digestive tract that cause diarrhea and symptoms characterizing irritable bowel syndrome. It is also said that peppermint tea may help with tension headaches, congestion, bad ...
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Naturally caffeine-free, Clef Des Champs Organic Rose (rosa damascena) Tea is made from the petals. Roses have been used for cultural and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Rose petals contain polyphenols, antioxidants that work to protect your body from cell damage. Rose Petals have claimed to offer numerous health benefits including combating the effects of free radicals and premature...
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Enjoy a warm cup of Clef Des Champs Organic Rosemary Tea (rosmarinus officinalis) by steeping 3tbsp for 10-15 minutes, the flavour can be described as somewhat pine-like with hints of lemon and mint. Rosemary is a popular herb in the kitchen as well as the medicine cabinet. It has a long history of use in foods because it stimulates digestion and reduces spasms of the gallbladder, stomach, and ...
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Sage has an estrogenic action and is used by women to regulate hormone fluctuations. During menopause, the combination of its hormonal and antiperspirant actions makes this herb very efficient to relieve hot flashes and night sweats. Steep 3 tbsp of Clef Des Champs Organic Sage (salvia officinalis) Tea for 10-15 minutes to enjoy holistic benefits said to reduce excess menstrual flow and relaxes...
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Relax and de-stress with a cup of Skullcap Organic Tea from Clef Des Champs. Skullcap is a nervine herb and has a tonic and reconstructing effect on the nervous system. It soothes excitability, calms nervous tension and reduces the harmful effects of prolonged stress. Its flavonoids act on GABA metabolism and make skullcap very efficient for anxiety. It normalizes the functions of the nervous s...
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Skullcap is a nervine herb and has a tonic and reconstructing effect on the nervous system. It soothes excitability, calms nervous tension and reduces the harmful effects of prolonged stress. Its flavonoids act on GABA metabolism and make skullcap very efficient for anxiety. It normalizes the functions of the nervous system: in times of great fatigue, it reduces the feeling of exhaustion wherea...
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Spearmint is related to and closely resembles peppermint, but tends to have a sweeter flavour. Enjoy Organic Spearmint Tea from Clef des Champs 2-4 times a day for maximum health benefits. Being high in antioxidants, holistic practitioners recommend Spearmint Tea for helping balance hormones, lowering blood sugar and improvement in digestion. Traditionally used to soothe and heal sore gums and ...
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Valerian infusion Organic Loose Tea from Clef Des Champs is calming and antispasmodic. It depresses the central nervous system and interferes with the metabolism of GABA, thus increasing its levels. This helps reduce nervous tension and calm anxiety, nervousness, irritability and agitation. Its calming and sedative actions help fall asleep and improve the quality of sleep while reducing the num...
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Yarrow infusion from Clef des Champs contains bitter principles that help digestion and absorption by stimulating appetite, increasing the production of gastric juices and hepatic functions. Rich in anti-inflammatory volatile oils (azulenes), it calms inflammation of all the mucus membranes of the body. In the digestive tract, it relieves the symptoms of colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel...
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Cleavers Tea from Celebration Herbals is made from cleavers herb that is harvested from wild (uncultivated) areas and randomly harvested to ensure natural species regeneration. With a well known reputation in Western medicine, Cleavers are often recommended to be used as a diuretic and mild astringent, to help treat minor skin conditions, enlarged lymph nodes, and painful or difficult urination...
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Devil's Claw Root Tea from Celebration Herbals is made from the tuberous roots of Devil's Claw that have been harvested from wild (uncultivated) areas and randomly harvested to ensure natural species regeneration. A wildcrafted herbal remedy, the most well know use for devil's claw is as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) agent. Devil’s claw is often recommended by natural heal...
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Celebration Herbals Hibiscus Flowers Tea is made from organically grown and prepared hibiscus flowers, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Hibiscus has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine as a beneficial tonic. It is a wonderful tea to incorporate into the daily diet, particularly for those with blood pressure issues. Known for its tart, ...
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Celebration Herbals Hyssop Tea is made from organically grown and prepared hyssop, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Hyssop has a long history of use in Eastern Europe. It was often used to cleanse holy places. Today, Hyssop tea is thought to be helpful in treating coughs, earaches, asthma and bloating. Described as a combination of thyme, rosema...
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Celebration Herbals Lavender Flowers Tea is made from organically grown and prepared lavender, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Lavender is in high demand because of its beautiful scent and unique properties. It is often found in cosmetics such as soaps, and lotions. Touted for its relaxation and insomnia supporting abilities, Lavender Flowers T...
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Rhubarb Root Tea from Celebration Herbals is made with organically grown and prepared Turkish rhubarb root, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Rhubarb has a long history of herbal usage and is one of the most widely used herbs in Chinese medicine. Rhubarb Root Tea is made from the long, tapering branched roots of the Turkish Rhubarb. Turkish Rhuba...
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Sheep Sorrel Tea from Celebration Herbals provides organically grown and prepared sheep sorrel, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Sheep sorrel grows on acidic soil in southern Canada and northern U.S.A. It is distinguished from garden sorrel, its cousin, by a very lemony and slightly sour taste. The young leaves of sheep sorrel are used in place ...
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Acting mainly on the digestive and urinary tracts, Dandelion can improve general health by affecting the blood, skin and joints. Clef Des Champs Dandelion Organic Loose Tea is high potassium content balancing its diuretic action. Dandelion works mainly on the underlying terrain, helping to eliminate toxins, uric acid and cholesterol. It can help reduce inflammation and deposits, helping joints ...
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High in antioxidants, Clef des Champs Organic Hibiscus Tea is tart in flavour and can be enjoyed for its free radical protection. Hibiscus has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine as a beneficial tonic for those with blood pressure issues. Hibiscus tea is very high in vitamin C and full of body. Clef des Champs grows on its certified-organic farm the medicinal herbs it needs for the pr...
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The birch tree is a large tree of the Betula genus and is known for it’s white bark. The leaves of the birch tree contain vitamin c, and is one of the main reasons they’re often used in herbal medicine to support kidney and bladder health. Organic Connections follows organic growing practices and uses the whole leaf. You can either crush the leaf to make your own combinations with other herbs s...
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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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