Loose Herbal Tea by Benefit

Astragalus Root Tea is a favourite in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It boosts the immune system and aids the body in fighting off unwanted illness. It has been used for a multitude of different illnesses successfully. 

Smash up 2 - 3 cardamom seed pods with a pestle and mortar, add to one cup of hot water and set on heat for 10 minutes.

Make tea with 1-2 teaspoons of the bark per cup of hot water, steep for 15 - 20 mins. Drink before sexual activity. Can be sweetened with a little honey or Agave syrup.mins. Drink before sexual activity. Can be sweetened with a little honey or Agave syrup.

Cinnamon bark can be broken up in a pestle and mortar, and used in beverages. Add ½ to 2 teaspoons of powdered cinnamon or broken up pices of bark, to 1 cup of boiling water, steep for 10 -15 mins. To make an Indian Chai Tea with black tea, cinnamom, cardamom, ginger, fennel seeds, vanilla and milk.

Coltsfoot Tea has a slightly bitter taste which can be sweetened with a little Coconut Sugar, Agave Syrup or Honey. The main benefit of the Coltsfoot herb is its ability to sooth the throat from the high content of mucilage found in the leaves and flowers. This plant can be of great benefit to those suffering from sore throat, dry hacking cough and throat irritation.

Having a very long history in Europe and China, Coltsfoot has remained a plant that has always been associated with helping heal problems of the respiratory tract. It is commonly mistaken for Dandelion because of the similarity of the flower heads.

Damiana Tea is brought to you all the way from South American rainforests. It has been used there as an aphrodisiac since its discovery hundreds of years ago. With an amazingly pungent aroma and unique taste, Damiana Tea is a great blending herb to go with other loose leaf teas. Why not try making your own special aphrodisiac blend to drink with a loved one. It has also been known to be a great herb for lifting the spirits.

1 - 2 teaspoons of bark in water. Set in pan over heat for 15 minutes to make a decoction.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Tea Has several positive effects that all stem from increased blood flow and circulation. It improves memory and concentration by allowing more blood to flow freely around the brain. In a similar respect it has been known as an aphrodisiac because of increased blood flow around the genitals in both sexes. Overall a very pleasant tea - works well with Sencha Green Tea. 

1-2 teaspoons of Loose herb in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.

1 teaspoon of berries in water. Set in pan over heat for 15 minutes to make a decoction.

Hibiscus Flowers Tea is a very interesting mix of sweet and astringent flavours which can have a multitude of benefits. They have been proven to lower blood pressure, have a cleansing effect on the intestines and have a good amount of vitamin C.

Hibiscus comes from Hawaii/Polynesia and has integrated into many cultures being firmly associated with feminine energy. In India it is the favourite flower to be offered to female deities.

Horny Goat Weed Tea can be classed as the classic aphrodisiac! This herb has been used for centuries as an aid for both men and women to evoke amorous feelings. It's special combination of phytochemicals can enhance all aspects of sexual experience in some individuals. We've even heard of it being a substitute for coffee!

1-2 desertspoons of loose leaf herbs per cup of water. Steep for 15 minutes.
 

1- 2 teaspoon of cut herb or powder per 1 cup of boiling water, infuse for 10-15 minutes.

Jasmine flowers have an age old tradition of being associated with beauty. Their fragrance intoxicates and enhances the senses. This herbal tea has the power to calm and arouse making it great anytime of the day. Traditionalists might like to mix Jasmin Flowers with Sencha Green Tea or you could mix it with other blends to add aroma and taste. A highly enjoyable cup of tea.

1-2 teaspoons of loose peel in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.

1-2 teaspoons of Loose Leaf in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.

1-2 teaspoons of loose herb in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.

The Nettle Root & Nettle leaf Tea has proven to be very useful for both men and women. 

Nettle leaf Tea has a detoxifying action and can also help with Osteoarthritis.

For men who might suffer from an enlarged prostate, Nettle Root Tea inhibits testosterone binding with glycoprotein which can tend to inflame the prostate. The chemical that is responsible for this in the Nettle root is thought to be bioactive lignans.

Nettles have been used throughout history as a food, clothe dye, rope and a medicine. The oldest known recorded use of Nettle was in Denmark where Bronze Age shrouds were found made from Nettle fibre.

1- 2 teaspoon of cut herb or powder per 1 cup of boiling water, infuse for 10-15 minutes.

Add ½ - ¾ teaspoon of powder per 1 cup of hot water, leave to infuse for 15 minutes. Goes well with a herbal tea blend.

1-2 teaspoons of rose petals in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.

A middle eastern recipe for a sweet rose decoction is as follows; To serve 4, place 1.5 cups of rose petals in a saucepan. Cover with 3 cups of water and boil for 5 minutes, or until the petals become discoloured. Strain into teacups and add honey to taste.
 
A traditional Royal Victorian recipe is to blend rose petals with China black tea. Perfect served in fine China cups for kings, queens, friends and loved ones.

The main immune boosting ingredient in Rosehip Tea is the full content of Vitamin C which acts as a powerful antioxidant and is one of the main immune boosting vitamins that the body loves. As well as having a high Vitamin C content, Rosehip Tea is a very helpful aid for those who suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis.

This action is thought to come from a series of complex phytochemicals called polyphenols and anthocyanins active in Rosehips. After these Rosehip phytochemicals build in the body from several weeks of consumption it can greatly improve mobility.

Rosehips have been used in Europe as a food and medicine for centuries with the plant also being a potent symbol of silence and secrets.

1-2 tsp of powder in 1 cup boiling water, steep for 15 mins, drink with honey or agave. Good as part of a tea blend.

1-2 teaspoons of Loose herb in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.

Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, has a long history in India for being a tea that has the ability to put the world right. It soothes digestion, relaxes, rebalances and relieves stress.

1/2 tsp of powder in 1 cup boiling water, steep for 15 mins, drink with honey or agave. Good as part of a tea blend.