Differences between Infusion, Tea, Rooibos, and Herbal Tea

 

 

Today we are going to explain the differences and nuances when preparing one of the most consumed beverages in the world. We will also take this opportunity to explain the different categories we have so you can make an informed choice.

 

Infusion: We call it an infusion when we pour hot water, just before it boils, over herbs placed in an infuser and cover it for a few minutes. This allows the steam to extract the properties of the plants or spices you have placed inside.

 

Herbal Tea: When we refer to herbal tea, we change the preparation method.

We place the herbs or spices we have chosen in a saucepan and bring them to a boil with hot water for a few minutes, so that the plants extract all their valuable properties.

 

 

Rooibos: Rooibos, also called red tea in its country of origin (South Africa), is not a type of tea at all, as it does not come from the same plant nor does it have the same properties.

It comes from a South African bush called Afrikáans, which means red bush, and its properties are relaxing, unlike those of the tea plant.

 

Tea: Tea, or rather the tea plant called Camellia Sinensis, is obtained from its leaves, and all its varieties of color, flavor, and aroma come from its processing, the oxidation time, and the fermentation of its leaves..

 

 

 

Slimming Infusion: 

Place a dessert spoon of this in the filter basket of the cup or in an infuser and pour water at a temperature of 90°C, before it boils.

Let it steep, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes and then remove the herb mixture.

Sweeten to your taste, and you can decide whether to drink it hot or put it in a glass with ice and drink it very cold.

 

 

Digestive Joy Herbal Tea: 

Put the mixture we offer into a saucepan. You can add any other herb you deem appropriate, such as dandelion, cinnamon, etc. Pour water depending on the quantity you want to make, 1 or 2 grams per 250ml of water, and bring it to a boil for 2 to 5 minutes so that it releases all its benefits and properties. Turn off the heat and strain it.

Sweeten to your taste and remember, it can be enjoyed hot or very cold if you put it in the fridge or add ice.

 

 

Add the mixture to an infuser or cup with a filter, 1 or 2 grams per 250 ml of water, and add hot water, not yet boiling, about 95°C. Let it steep, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to release all its properties. Once that time has passed, discard the herbs, sweeten it if you wish with honey or sugar, and enjoy this mixture either cold (if you put it in the fridge or add ice) or hot.

 

 

Add the tea leaves, 1 or 2 grams per 250 ml of water, to an infuser or filter basket and add hot water, not yet boiling, 80°C to 90°C. Cover it and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes, and it's ready. Now you decide how to sweeten it, with honey or sugar, and whether to drink it hot or put it in the fridge to cool down. If you're in a hurry, put it in a tall glass with ice and enjoy.

 

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