Tea infusion: Green tea, osmanthus, and flowers: rose and jasmine in a personal glass tube.
Tea is mixed in a delicious fruity and floral infusion and brings to mind the flowers that are coming to life after the winter rest.
Green tea, osmanthus, and flowers - are a wonderful combination, and each is known to have specific benefits that make the infusion a great drink.
Green tea 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 sugar and lipid levels in the blood, and is known to help the digestive system. The tea provides a wonderful base for the fruity and floral scents and flavors that are added to it:
Osmanthus is not particularly well known in Israel. It is a plant known for its light and special aroma that resembles peach. Used in traditional medicine as a warmer, and soothes a dry throat. And may even help with mild respiratory discomfort, which may also occur in spring.
The addition of rose and jasmine flowers combines the health benefits of these two wonderful plants. Rose infusion offers vitamins, antioxidants and helps the respiratory and digestive systems, while jasmine infusion is known for its calming effect, which relieves stress and eases respiratory problems.
(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 opaque and tall glass test 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 release of herbs into the water compared to strainers. The result is a high-quality infusion, which is pleasant to drink. The test tube, unlike tea bags, also remains an excellent tool for reuse in the extraction of subsequent infusions.
Seasonal Tea Infusion: The Spring Equinox in a Personal Test Tube, is a wonderful infusion for the transitional season, combining the green tea that accompanies us in winter with plants with scents and freshness that support the spring that joins our increasingly longer calendar.
Extracting all the goodness of nature in a test tube - into hot water, which meets us with a beneficial and supportive feeling.
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Warning:
If you suffer from allergies to plants in this tea, it is recommended to avoid it.
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For more information:
What is green tea?
Green tea originates from the Chinese camellia plant (Camellia sinensis). The green tea leaves undergo a process of evaporation or immediate heating 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 osmanthus?
Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) is a flowering shrub native to southern China and Japan. Its small flowers emit a rich, sweet, and deep scent—sometimes reminiscent of peach, apricot, or orange blossom. Why osmanthus? Osmanthus gives the tea a soothing aroma and refined flavor. In traditional medicine, especially Chinese medicine, it is used to improve mood, calm the digestive system, and reduce fatigue. It is considered a gentle warming plant, supports the skin (especially in combination with hot infusions), and is sometimes also used in tea combinations to support the respiratory system.
And for those who love details – what's inside? Osmanthus contains antioxidants from the flavonoid and carotenoid families (especially β-ionone), which contribute to its unique smell and calming effect.
And what are rose and jasmine flowers?
Rose infusion is rich in phenolic antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radical damage. Contains vitamins, may increase the secretion of bile, balance stomach acidity and help in cases of stomach pain and constipation. It is known for its calming effect and benefits the mood, and may even help slightly in cases of depression. It is said to help relieve coughs, infections and sore throats, as well as open the airways, and even contains antibacterial properties that may help prevent infections in the oral cavity.
Jasmine infusion may, according to studies, relieve feelings of stress and anxiety, and can help calm the body and mind, thus positively affecting mood and sleep quality, strengthening the immune system to prevent diseases. Some studies indicate that jasmine infusion may have a positive effect on heart health. It is known to relieve coughs, hoarseness and respiratory infections.
The information regarding plants, their properties and health benefits on the site does not constitute medical advice and does not replace professional treatment.
Brewing Seasonal Tea: The Spring Equinox in a Filter Glass Tube
Product details:
Please note: The infusion plants look as they appear in the infusion photos, not in the teacup sample photo.
The leaves and flowers come in a glass test tube with a high-temperature cork stopper. The test tube is 12.5cm long and 2.8cm wide. The glass test tube has fine grooves that allow liquid to enter and exit, but with no or much less exit of plant parts. When the cork is closed - it is very pleasant to hold in order to immerse the plants in water, and even use it to mix the water in a jug or glass using the test tube.
The test tube is filled to at least half with infusion plants (the cork fills half of the upper part of the test tube) - flowers and leaves depending on the selected infusion.
Ingredients: Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Osmanthus, Rose flowers (Roza), and Jasmine flowers (Jasmin).
Instructions for use:
*Tea or infusion is recommended to be drunk between meals or after a meal (and not during).
First preparation: The test tube is clean, full of infusion plants, and ready to use.
Second preparation: Place between 1-3 teaspoons of the desired tea infusion into the glass test tube (3 teaspoons allow you to get the full effect of the infusion). Make sure the cork is closed. [You are invited to inquire about the possibility of ordering your favorite infusion for further use].
Adding water: Fill a low empty teapot (recommended) or a clean glass cup with boiling water. Let the water cool slightly. Note: It is recommended that the water temperature be about 90 degrees and not boiling water (does not have to be exact - no thermometer is needed), so as not to damage the antioxidant qualities of the plants.
Infusion: Place the tea test tube with the infusion plants into the pitcher or cup with the prepared water.
Waiting: Wait a few minutes (usually 5-7 minutes) until the herbs have infused and the water has the desired flavor and color. You can stir lightly while holding the tightly closed cap, and this stirring will even speed up the process (for 3-5 minutes).
Removing: Remove the tea tube from the pitcher or cup and set aside on a plate or in a separate cup.
Drinking: Take a suitable cup/cups, and enjoy the infusion, in your own company or with friends, to your heart's content! You can drink several cups from the pitcher.
To your health!
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Disclaimer
If you have chosen this infusion based on the information about infusion herbs on the site, you should know that the information on the site is intended to expand personal knowledge and general understanding only, so that you can be an active partner in maintaining your health and the health of your loved ones. The information does not purport to be and does not constitute a substitute for medical guidance, medical opinion, consultation with a specialist physician, or natural diagnosis or treatment that is personalized by a qualified therapist who knows you.
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