Is green tea an herbal tea?

Answer 1

The Webster's dictionary describes "herb" as "a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory or aromatic properties.

The beverage we have commonly come to call tea is the result of steeping the leaves of the tea tree (Camelia sinensis) in boiling water. All teas are from this common plant, it is the manner in which it is harvested and processed for market that makes the different kinds of tea.

Green - freshly picked tea leaves are streamed, rolled on mats and heated. Steaming makes the leaves pliable and de-activates the enzymes that cause fermentation. Rolling releases the flavours and heating stabilises the tea.

Answer 2

Herbal teas contain no Camellia sinensis leaves at all. Their flavor comes from a combination of herbs, spices, botanicals and natural flavors. Since they contain no tea leaves, While Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis leaves that have undergone minimal oxidation during processing.

Answer 3

Bigelow Green Tea is not an herbal tea. Herbal Teas are a blend of herbs, fruits, spices and flavorings, which do not contain any tea leaves.

Green Tea, as well as Black, Oolong and White Tea, comes from the Camellia sinensis bush.

Kathy for Bigelow Tea

Answer 4

Most herbal "teas" are not actually tea at all, as they don't contain any tea in the ingredients. Only a beverage that is made from tea can truly be described as "tea".

Answer 5

Yes, it is good one pure natural with energetic tea. You will never get any effect in your body.