The Raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus) grows in many parts of Europe and North America, and it is familiar to many people for its delicious, refreshing tart berries. At the same time, Red Raspberry leaves have been used for many centuries for their valuable medicinal properties and therapeutic powers. This plant is widely cultivated in Europe and especially Russia, and there are also wild raspberry plants which grow in clean woodland areas. (more…)
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Raspberry Leaf Tea
August 23rd, 2010 
Katy Anise Herbal Tea
July 11th, 2010 Katy 
Anise is known for its amazing savory fragrance which has a vast use both in culinary and medicine. In ancient Indian, Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, benefits of anise played an important role, and for many centuries this plant, which originates from the Mediterranean region and is a relative of parsley, has been widely used around the world. Anise tea is made from anise seeds or the leaves of Anise herb (Pimpinella anisum), the fruits of which have a beautiful star-like look. (more…)
Chamomile Herbal Tea
May 28th, 2010 Katy 
Chamomile tea is reported to be the most popular herbal tea on earth. It is estimated that every day about 1 million cups of chamomile herbal tea are consumed in the world. This pleasant aromatic tea with gentle fruity flavor has a reputation of one of the most useful and therapeutic teas. It can be prepared by steeping dried out flowers of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) in boiling water for several minutes, and then adding some honey or/and lemon juice. (more…)
Ginger Root Tea
April 9th, 2010 Katy 
Ginger root tea is considered to be one of the most useful and curative herbal teas. For centuries it has been used for its unique therapeutic properties: first of all, as a digestive aid and weight loss facilitator. Ginger tea originates from the Far East and in Auyrvedic medicine ginger is known as a “universal medicine” that is able to stimulate fire (positive and protective energy). That is why ginger root tea has excellent warming effects and can be used to prevent colds, flu and other respiratory diseases. One more of important ginger tea health benefits is stimulating our immunity function. (more…)
Sage Herbal Tea
March 14th, 2010 Katy 
Sage herbal tea is one of the oldest known therapeutic teas, which is made from the leaves of sage (Salvia Officinalis). It has a very strong herbal taste and everyone who likes green and other herbal teas will enjoy it. Sage tea can be prepared in a following way: put 1 tablespoon of fresh or dried sage leaves into a tea pot, add 6-8 ounces of boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes. It is recommended to add a little of lemon juice or honey to sweeten the tea. (more…)
Peppermint Herbal Tea
March 2nd, 2010 Katy 
Peppermint herbal tea is made from the leaves of usual black or white tea and the leaves of peppermint plant (Mentha piperita). This plant is one of the principal medicinal herbs known for its antiseptic, stimulant and cooling properties. It has been used since the times of Ancient Egypt, where the plant was cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. Peppermint herbal tea can be used by almost everyone because this beverage is caffeine-free. Many mint tea lovers enjoy blending the leaves of peppermint and spearmint, making the tea double strong. That is why such tea is called Doublemint tea. (more…)
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February 23rd, 2010 Katy 
Artichoke herbal tea is one of the most popular herbal beverages in modern Vietnam, China and other countries of the Far East, but nowadays it is possible to buy this unique delicious herbal tea online even for the customers located in Europe and the US. Artichoke tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea with slightly sweet taste and very smooth flavor. This herbal tea has a unique pleasant aroma and when consumed cold, it turns into a refreshing and energizing health-promoting drink which can be very useful to anyone. (more…)