Teas are usually a hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. Herbal Teas are made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots steeped in hot water.
Herbal teas have lower concentrations of antioxidants than green, white, black, and oolong teas. Oolong tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Its dried leaves and leaf buds are used to make several different teas, including black and green tea
Gentler teas naturally taste best when brewed at lower temperatures, while bolder teas require hotter temperatures. Some people enjoy iced teas. |
