Lemon Tea for Every Season: Green Tea, Lemongrass, Louisa, and Melissa in a Filter Glass Tube for a Pitcher
Green tea provides a base for three plants that add a slightly different lemony aroma and flavor, and together create a wonderful lemony tea infusion. A brew that tastes hot, lukewarm, cold, or frozen and is suitable for any weather and any time of day,


Green tea (Camelia sinensis) has long been a welcome guest in the home. It is a plant known for its seemingly contradictory abilities - to calm and increase energy. This tea contains components that protect the body from oxidative damage (free radicals), as a delicate balance of blood sugar and lipid levels, and is known to aid the digestive system.
Lemongrass, lemongrass or lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), spreads a fresh citrus aroma, reminiscent of a combination of lemon and delicate mint. Lemon balm is extremely healthy, rich in antioxidants, and has been found in studies to work against cancer cells without harming normal cells. It is known in traditional medicine as beneficial for the digestive system and as a general strengthening agent.
Aloysia citrodora is an herb with a soft and delicate lemon flavor. It is accepted as a natural remedy for reducing mild anxiety and promoting sleep in both traditional herbal medicine and Western medicine.
Melissa (Melissa officinalis) is known to reduce physical and mental stress.
All four plants are rich in antioxidants that are described as relieving the nervous system during stress.
(And for those who like to add a little sweetness, and do not plan to sweeten with honey, you can choose to add a few stevia leaves - a natural sweetener to the infusion).
Why in a test tube?
Ease of use - The tall, opaque glass tube allows for the extraction of herbs for several cups of tea. Great for use in a pitcher, and can also be used in cups. The fine grooves in the glass significantly reduce the amount of herbs that escape into the water compared to strainers. A high-quality brew is obtained, which is pleasant to drink. The tube, unlike tea bags, also remains an excellent tool for reuse in the extraction of subsequent infusions.


Lemon tea infusion for every season: green tea, lemongrass, Louisa, and melissa in a personal, pleasant and suitable tube.
Extracting all the goodness of nature in a tube - into hot water, and meets us with a beneficial and supportive feeling.


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Warning: Please note: If you suffer from allergies to the plants in this infusion, you should drink tea sparingly.
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For more information:
What is green tea?
Green tea comes from the Chinese camellia plant (Camellia sinensis). Green tea leaves are steamed or heated immediately to prevent fermentation. This process preserves the leaf's green color and antioxidant content. These antioxidants, or polyphenols, help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Drinking tea has been linked to health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, improving brain function, aiding weight loss, and preventing certain types of cancer.


What is lemongrass?
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), also known as lemongrass, is a fragrant herb native to India and Southeast Asia. Its slender leaves emit a fresh, citrusy scent that resembles a combination of lemon and mild mint.


Why lemongrass? Lemongrass adds a refreshing, pleasant flavor to your tea, and is considered a digestive and immune-supporting herb. In traditional medicine, especially Ayurveda and Thai medicine, lemongrass is used to soothe the digestive system, reduce gas and bloating, boost general well-being, and reduce stress. It also has a gentle warming and invigorating effect, and is very popular for morning and afternoon teas.
And for those who love details – what’s inside? Lemongrass contains active ingredients such as citral, which is a combination of two isomers – geranial and neral – known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and relaxing effects. In addition, it is rich in antioxidants that contribute to a feeling of cleanliness and rejuvenation. Dr. Rivka Ophir's research, conducted on cancer cells in a Petri dish, revealed that citral is an active substance that successfully fights the spread of cancer cells and does not harm normal cells. It is a wonderful substance.


What is Louisa?
Louisa (Aloysia citrodora) is an aromatic perennial plant from the Verbena family. Its scientific name was given to it by Spanish researchers in the 18th century, in honor of Maria Luisa - Queen of Spain, while its nickname "verbena" is derived from an ancient tradition that attributed sacred and healing properties to the plant.
Why Louisa? Louisa is known as a fragrant infusion, with a soft and refined lemon flavor. In the medical traditions of South America, Louisa was used to treat digestion, mental stress, and headaches. In modern herbal medicine, it is accepted as a natural remedy for reducing mild anxiety, encouraging sleep, and relieving spasms in the digestive system. In studies Clinical studies have found that extracts of lemon balm may reduce cortisol levels – the stress hormone – and promote general relaxation of the nervous system.
For the curious among us, how does it work? Lemon balm contains active ingredients such as citral (yes – the same one from lemon balm), geraniol and neral, which are known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and calming effects. These ingredients affect the central nervous system by improving GABA connectivity – a neurotransmitter that inhibits increased nerve activity, thus contributing to a feeling of calm and relaxation.


What is lemon balm?
A delicate herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family, its botanical name is Melissa officinalis, and in Hebrew: melissa medicina. The name “melissa” comes from the Greek – which means “bee” – as bees are consistently attracted to it due to its sweet lemony scent.


Why lemon balm? Lemon balm is considered a central plant in the European herbal tradition – since Greek times From ancient times through the Middle Ages to modern herbal medicine. In folk medicine, it was used to calm an agitated heart, improve mood, and relieve insomnia. Today, lemon balm is known primarily as a gentle but effective herb for reducing anxiety, stomachaches, and ongoing mental stress. Clinical studies indicate that lemon balm extracts may contribute to improving sleep quality, lowering anxiety levels, and helping to cope with mild stress.
For the curious among us, how does it work? The main active ingredients in lemon balm are rosmarinic acid, geranial acetate, and citral (yes, the same one from lemon balm). These molecules have neuroprotective activity.
Anti-anxiety: They increase the action of GABA in the brain – a neurotransmitter that regulates feelings of stress – thereby helping to calm excessive nervous activity and induce calmness. In addition, they have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may relieve the nervous system during physical or emotional stress.


The information regarding plants, their properties, and their health benefits on the site does not constitute medical advice and does not replace professional treatment.