Herbal tea refers to a beverage made by infusing various herbs, flowers, or other plant materials in hot water. It does not contain any actual tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant.
Think of herbal tea as a refreshing and natural alternative to traditional tea. Just like how different herbs can be combined to create unique flavors and benefits in herbal teas, students can combine their knowledge from different subjects to gain a holistic understanding of a topic.
Infusion: This term refers to the process of steeping herbs or other ingredients in hot water to extract their flavors and properties.
Tisane: A tisane is another name for herbal tea, emphasizing that it is not made from actual tea leaves.
Chamomile: Chamomile is a popular herb used in herbal teas known for its calming effects on the body and mind.
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