Is Drinking Flowering Tea Beneficial?
In many western cultures the practice of using botanicals for a tea base has only just become popular, although in Asia it has been used for centuries. The humid climate in Asia is a perfect climate for many flowering vines and plants including lilies, orchids and chrysanthemums and there is an overwhelming abundance of different kinds of botanicals.
Flowers, in Asian tradition, are extremely important especially their use in flowering tea which is’nt only taken as a daily beverage but is often used in religious rituals. Tea ceremonies are a common aspect of both Chinese and Japenese culture today.
In more recent times the health benefits of flowering tea, for both body and mind ailments, has been discovered. Herbs and flowers, used for hundreds of years by the Asian’s for healing properties, are now being researched in the west and more interest in flowering tea has been created.
Jasmine flowering tea is one of the most widely used as it is renowned for its calming and sedative properties along with its pleasing aroma. Other blossoms used in flowering tea are osmanthus, lily, jasmine, rose, chrysanthemum, magnolia, globe amaranth, peony and carnations to name a few.
Stress is a major complaint for many of us in today’s busy world. Certain flowering teas have been proven to relieve your stress when drunk over a certain period of time. Some flowers have been proven to reduce levels of damaging free radicals that in turn help prevent the age process.
There are literally thousands of flower combinations to try, each time their flavours and aromas will accommodate your mood. There are many books and websites available which will list the benefits of all flowering teas. Shops specializing in flowering teas and other herbal beverages will be able to advise you on what kind of flowering tea is best suited to your needs.
Blooming Tea and Blossoming Tea offer information and resources on all flowering teas.
