Chamomile
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Top 5 Herbal Infusions (aka “Herbal Teas”)
There is a great deal of interest these days in caffeine-free beverages and herbal infusions that offer something a little different from traditional tea. While many herbals are often promoted with ambitious wellness claims, one fact is beyond dispute: some of them taste very good. Whether you’re looking to reduce your caffeine intake, expand your… Continue reading
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Chamomile-Tea Blend for the Moving Body
“Chamomile tea is something I have great use for as a dancer.” If that description raised a red flag for you, you’re likely a well-informed tea drinker. As has been discussed before, there’s an important distinction between true tea and herbal infusions (tisanes). Chamomile, by itself, is not technically a tea because it does not… Continue reading
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Review — Stash Cinnamon Apple Chamomile
Name: Cinnamon Apple Chamomile Herbal Brand: Stash Type: Herbal tisane, flavored Form: Paper tea bag Review: One of the nifty things about drinking tisanes and flavored teas is finding one that is so well-blended that it satisfies your cravings for high-calorie treats. Stash’s Cinnamon Apple Chamomile Herbal is one of those tisanes. Chamomile is a… Continue reading
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Nile Delta Chamomile
The Subject: Nile Delta Chamomile from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: herbal (not a tea) Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry: Fresh, bright, lively, sweet, rich Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh, bright, lively, sweet, rich Taste, plain: Rich yet mild, not bitter, relaxing Aroma… Continue reading
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Tea and Herbs and Hay Fever — Oh, My!
Tea and herbal infusions can be a major part of your arsenal when the “achoo!” season reigns across the land. We’re talking hay fever, complete with itchy, watery eyes, headaches, and lots of boxes of tissues for all the stuff your body produces while overreacting to the allergen. Hay fever (technically called “rhinitis”) simply put… Continue reading
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Chamomile Basics
It’s a hectic world out there — small wonder that chamomile is so popular. After fighting traffic to and from your job, meeting deadlines at work, chasing a child around the house who doesn’t want to take a bath or even wear clothing, or whatever your day is full of, a cup of chamomile is… Continue reading
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The Benefit Claims of Herbals
The health benefits of tea (Camellia Sinensis) are touted everywhere you look. But what about those other brews made of various herbs and other plant parts that some people call “teas” (and that those of us who know better call “herbal infusions” or just “herbals”)? These herbals through the centuries have been used to address… Continue reading
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Review — Herbal Chamomile by Harney & Sons
Name: Herbal Chamomile Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Herbal tisane Form: Silken pyramid tea bags Review: There are times when even the most die-hard tea lover has to say “enough” to true tea and take the time to enjoy an herbal tisane. Sometimes the the caffeine gets to you, other times the tannic acid gets… Continue reading
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Healing Teas
Disclaimer: This is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your physician for your particular needs. You hear a lot about all of the health benefits of tea these days. Everyone is claiming that oolong can make you lose weight, green tea will prevent cancer, and black tea will save you from the perils of… Continue reading
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Find Delight in Catnip “Tea”
By Alexandra Hoover [reposted from our sister blog] If you’ve ever wanted to experience firsthand what catnip is all about, you may want to make this catnip tea. It also includes chamomile, lemon balm, mint, and lemongrass. You need half a cup of catnip, a fourth of a cup of mint, a fourth of a cup… Continue reading
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