Origin of Herbal Teas
Herbal Teas have a long history all over the world. Herbal tea is an infusion of any edible plant, usually in hot water. It is available in huge varieties and can be made using many different ingredients, including tree bark, flowers, leaves, roots, spices, seeds, and fruit. It is defined by not containing the actual Tea plant that is found in Black and Green Teas and is therefore caffeine free.
For the majority of human history, herbal teas have been the beverage of choice. The earliest verbal record of herbal teas dates back to 2737 BC in China. In written history, we can find records of herbal tea that go as far back as the third century AD. These teas spread from China to Egypt to Japan, and then to Europe and beyond.