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Chinese tea infusions you need to try
It is important to remember that infusions are in
general not made from the tea plant and
therefore cannot be classed as tea.
The health benefits of Chinese teas extend to
herbal infusions as well. The people of China
use herbal infusions, or tisanes, as a natural
medicine for preventing and treating many
health issues, although remember that the
Chinese perceive the health benefits of herbal It contains beta-glucans (polysaccharides)
infusions differently to the UK and Europe. that helps support immune function and
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), herbs are overall wellness. Reishi is a functional
grouped according to their energetic properties mushroom that also has analgesic,
instead of their chemical makeup. Several herbs antioxidant, anti-tumour, and other
can be mixed or teas and herbs (“Yao chao cha” important health effects. It is thought to
or “Hua chao cha”) are prepared for medicinal be good for the heart spleen, lungs, and
purposes. digestive system. It is also often used for
cough, indigestion, poor appetite, general
Here are some of the most important and weakness, trouble breathing,
potent Chinese herbal infusions that you should forgetfulness, and insomnia.
try.
I can also recommend an
Reishi Mushroom excellent Organic Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma Blend available on Buddha Teas online
lucidum and lingzhi, is another potent medicinal store.
herbal infusion. The plant is grown plentiful in
Jiangxi and Zhejiang and is primarily used in Ginger
traditional Chinese medicine to balance Qi (vital Ginger is one of the most common herbs
energy). used to flavour Chinese food but is also
used for making infusions. A freshly
brewed ginger infusion has a lovely,
slightly spicy flavour that awakens your
senses.
