Past meeting
Herbal Tea (Tisane) May Meeting
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Meeting Description
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Who
- We welcome anyone who enjoys herbal teas or tisane.
Why
- Try new herbal teas and meet others who share your interest.
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"I will be the guy with a cup of chamomile tea.
Gala Tea is at Deer Park Center in Deer Park, IL
The Deer Park Center Web site at at: http://www.shopdeerparktowncenter.com/"
--Todor Krecu
Details
Teas to try and discuss:
Chamomile - This tea made from chamomile flowers is consumed for it's relaxing effects. It is also said to soothe the stomach and induce sleep.
Lemon grass - A popular herbal tea for its calming properties.
Mint tea - Taken for its relaxing effects, it can also ease headaches and digestive problems.
Rose hips and hibiscus - These herbs have complementing flavors and are often brewed together. It is known for easing headaches.
Rooibos - this tea has a high level of antioxidants such as aspalathin and nothofagin, its lack of caffeine, and its low tannin levels compared to fully oxidized black tea or unoxidized green tea leaves.
Todor Krecu
"Sofia did a great job of teaching us about the different types of teas and the benefits. The best part was tasting some new teas that I never knew about."