BellaOnline Forums Food and Wine Tea "Real tea" vs. herbal teas!

It is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world. It was discovered about 5,000 years ago in either China or India. There is an amino acid, called THEANINE which activates neural regions that enhance our abilithy to focus. It makes us feel good and helps us pay attention. It is "real tea", which is either black, green, white or oolong varieties. It comes from the leaves of Camellis Sinensis, a white flowering evergreen. Tea bags were invented by John Sullivan in New York around 1904, using real silk for the bag.

Herbal teas are made from other plants. Since herbal teas come from other plants, are they considered "real teas" with the same benefits in the neural regions of the brain OR other parts of our bodies?

Herbal tea isn't the same as green, black or white tea. The properties of herbal tea come from whatever plant or food it is made of. Some, like red tea, have lots of antioxidants and some nutrients as well. Some, like chamomile, help you relax and get a good night's sleep.