What is the difference between green tea and herbal teas?
All ‘true’ teas stem from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, and become green, black, or other types depending on time of harvest, curing method and how they are processed. Herbal teas do not contain tea leaves from Camellia sinensis, and are made using a wide variety of edible plant leaves, stems, flowers, bark, peels and roots. True teas contain caffeine; herbal teas are usually caffeine free. True teas are steeped in hot water and never boiled. Herbal teas are boiled in water thereby infusing the water with their flavor; and are often referred to as herbal infusions. Eden Organic Sencha Mint, Organic Sencha Rose and Organic Sencha Ginger are a combination of true tea, sencha and herbs. Eden Organic Sencha, Organic Hojicha and Organic Kukicha Twig Tea are true teas. Eden Organic Hojicha Chai is a true tea with organic spices. They all contain some caffeine. Eden Organic Chamomile, MU 16 and Lotus Root Powder are herbal teas, and do not contain caffeine.
