Lemon Verbena Tea Bags

Lemon Verbena Tea Bags transport you to the beautiful mountains and vast valleys of South America. It has a sensational citrusy flavour and aroma, combined with remarkable Lemon Verbena Tea benefits capable of improving one's everyday way of life in small yet significant ways.

When enjoyed as part of a healthy and active lifestyle, Lemon Verbena can boost the metabolism, which helps the body to burn fat quicker and more efficiently. It also supports the immune system, keeping nasty colds and the flu at bay. It can even relieve gastrointestinal issues and potentially reduce the risks of developing several chronic conditions!

What is Lemon Verbena Tea?

The Lemon Verbena plant (Aloysia citrodora) grows to heights between 2 and 3 metres. It consists of shiny, pointed leaves that are about 8 centimetres in length.

It also produces purple or white flowers; however, the leaves, are the most famous component. They exude a potent citrus aroma, which often makes its way into perfumes, air fresheners, potpourris and, of course, Tea.

One can find Lemon Verbena across South America. This includes in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. When it comes to the leaves used in Lemon Verbena Tea Bags, however, we use plants that grow in Spain!

History of Lemon Verbena

The name 'Aloysia citrodora' is not, in fact, the first botanical name associated with Lemon Verbena. Originally, the French botanist Philibert Commerson (1727-1773) dubbed it 'Aloysia triphylla'.

Commerson took specimens of the plant to the Royal Botanical gardens in Madrid. There, the Spanish physicians and botanists, Casimiro Gomez Ortega and Antonio Paulau y Verdera, changed the botanical name of the plant to what we know today.

This name-change was in honour of Maria Luisa Teresa de Parma (1751-1819), who became the wife of King Carlos IV, and ultimately, Queen of Spain. Even now, Lemon Verbena sometimes goes by the nickname 'Herb Luisa' (or 'Herb Louisa') in her recognition.

Which Tea Bags Contain Plastic?

Is there plastic in Tea bags? Unfortunately, yes - or at least when you buy from other sources. The alternative, then, is to choose Tea Bags without plastic with The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company.

We have recently moved away from microplastics in Tea Bags due to the harm they cause to the environment. Instead, we have opted for plant-based materials when making our products.

The term associated with this is “bioplastic,” which, despite sounding scary, is far better for mother nature than petrochemicals. They’re considered Biodegradable Tea Bags, too, thus making them a win on all fronts.

If you’d like to do “your bit” for a sustainable future while indulging in citrusy flavours, be sure to choose our Lemon Verbena Tea Bags.

Useful Informartion 

Type of Tea: Lemon Verbena Herbal Tea.

Origin: Spain.

Ingredients: Dried Lemon Verbena Leaves.

Brewing Instructions: Brew using freshly boiled water. Infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.

How to Serve: It will likely come as no surprise to hear that the taste of Lemon Verbena suits the addition of lemon! Some may even add honey, although most prefer the taste of this Tea as it is.

Tasting Notes: Lemon Verbena offers unique qualities in both its flavour and aroma. It has defined earthiness upon the first sip, combined with slightly sweet citrusy undertones.

Colour in Cup: Golden liquor, dark in tone.

Health Benefits of Lemon Verbena Tea

Lemon Verbena Tea contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants. This includes verbascoside, nerol, geraniol and citral. These compounds combined can combat free radicals in the body. By potentially neutralising free radicals, Verbena Tea Benefits an reduce the risks of developing type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Furthermore, Lemon Verbena Tea Bags contains only two calories per serving. This makes it an excellent choice for weight loss, combined with its astounding metabolic effects. Indeed, this Herbal Tea can increase fat-burning by optimising various bodily processes.

It is also a handy tool just before exercises routines owing to its antioxidant strength. It can decrease damage done to muscles during a workout, without inhibiting your body's development of additional muscle mass!