Teas come from the plant Camellia Senses. The young leaves of the plant produce a complex and subtle beverage that has remarkable medicinal and nutritional qualities. There are 4 main varieties, green tea, white tea, black tea and oolong.
Herbal teas or tisanes are herbs, spices or medicinal flowers mixed with traditional teas or brewed alone, such as chamomile or rooibush tea.
Organic Cultivation Organic tea is grown on land untainted by the use of pesticide, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. The tea is grown in areas where plants, wildlife and people live in harmony. Organic tea is grown with other indigenous plants in nutrient rich soil that uses natural, organic fertilizers such as cow dung or composted tea. Tea leaves are extremely absorbent so any pesticide or synthetic chemical will not only affect the flavour harmful residue. Organic tea production takes longer than conventionally grown teas and it produces smaller harvests, but it is worth the wait as the long maturing process enhances the flavour and increases the medicinal properties. Weeding and harvesting is done by hand, so as to pick just the young, fragrant leaves.
Health Properties For centuries traditional medicine has relied on teas for everything from cancers to infertility and stomach aches. Modern medicine has provided insight into the medicinal properties of tea - it is rich in anti-oxidants. minerals, vitamins and essential amino acids. Currently it is being intensively studied for two significant properties, catechines which are cancer fighting compounds and flavonoids which could be a weapon against heart disease. However, tea is best known for its tonic and calming uses. For billions of people, a cup of tea takes away the stress and anxiety of modern life.
Some of its Many Healing Compounds
. Catechins: lower blood cholesterol, lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure, strengthen blood vessel wall, reduce oxidation, reduce tumours, reduce mutations, kill influenza virus.
. Flavonoids: strengthen blood vessel and capillary walls, anti-inflammatory, stimulates folic acid absorption, normalizes thyroid function, reduces oxidation.
. Caffeine: relief from fatigue, neuralgia and headache. Acts as a diuretic.
. Flouride: prevents dental decay
. Quercetin: anti-spasmodic, helps acute diarrhoea
. Vitamin B complex: aids in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, helps to moisturize the skin
. Vitamin E: powerful anti-oxidant, regulates aging
. Polysaccharides: lowers blood sugar
. Salicylates: analgesic, antipyretic
Herbal Teas The herbs, spices and other botanicals used in our organic herbal teas are grown with respect to the surrounding environment and the farmers who cultivate these plants. Many of these botanicals have proven medicinal qualities and have been used for centuries to cure illness. Traditional herbal remedies are making a comeback as an alternative to modern medicine. For every ailment there is an herbal tea that has been used for centuries to treat that illness.
Herbal Remedy Teas to Try . Ginger: relieves nausea and stomach upset
. Echinacea: stimulates the immune system
. Chamomile: safe, natural sedative
. Licorice: treats cold, ulcers and many gastro-intestinal disorders
. Mint: aids in digestion and tonic to the stomach
. Lavender: promotes serenity and sleepiness
. Nettle: improves digestion and aids in lowering blood sugar
. Vervein: aids digestion and is a mild sedative
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