1. What is Herbal tea
   
   Herbal tea, while not actually a “tea” despite its name, is a tisane or infusion. Unlike tea that is brewed from tea leaves that contain caffeine, herbal tea is steeped from the stems, leaves, roots, flowers, bark, or any other part of the plant and is naturally caffeine-free.
   
   
   
   
2. Greek people & herbal tea
   
   The Greeks have a long history of using herbs not only for cooking purposes, but as a beverage enjoyed as part of daily life. Their climate is ideal for growing herbs, which are found growing wild on mountainsides, green meadows and in home gardens, which could be a reason for how herbal tea came to be a popular choice.
   
   
   
3. Benefits of herbal tea
   
   The Father of Medicine and Greek Physician, Hippocrates, often used herbs in his practice. Depending on the herb that you brew, they offer different natural plant compounds. Hippocrates noted Greek households brew chamomile for its calming qualities, and sage for its distinctive properties. Mountain tea, a tea that was made prominent in an episode of Netflix’s show, Blue Zone, is naturally rich in antioxidant plant compounds, while lemon verbena adds a zesty touch to herbal blends.
   
   
4. When to consume herbal tea*
   
   Herbal tea can be consumed for pleasure. Explore Botana&Tea’s organic Greek herbal tea collection — wild-harvested from the Greek highlands and delivered across Singapore.

*Herbal tea should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment. If you have specific allergies or take medication that may have reactions to herbal tea, consult your healthcare provider.