Top Herbal Teas and Tisanes for Drinking Wellness
Wellness and flavor are a growing trend, especially in the area of herbal teas. While many people drink tea and coffee for the caffeine kick, those who turn to herbal teas know that the heat, flavor, and ingredients combine to bring a clarity of mind, a relaxation of the body, and a fullness of the spirit.
In TasteTV’s annual Herbal Tea and Tisanes competition, five great teas made it to the top of the rankings, and show that you can have hot flavor and cool creativity in your mug at any time. Our panel of judges ranked them based on the Ingredients, Taste, Packaging & Design, and the Overall Herbal Tea Experience
You can pick your own from this group, based on the attributes and rankings you want.
HERBAL TEA AWARDS: TOP PICKS
OVERALL HERBAL TEA EXPERIENCE TOP PICKS
- Big T NYC Beauty Sleep Chamomile Tisane
- Big T NYC Little T Twisted Watermelon Fruit Tea
- The Tao of Tea Cape Town Rooibos
- The Tao of Tea Kapha-Dosha
- The Tao of Tea Bamboo Leaf
Big T NYC Beauty Sleep Chamomile Tisane (Gold)
Chamomile is a great herbal infusion for any time of day, but it is especially useful for when you want to get a good night’s rest. It makes sense then that Big T NYC has named their version “Beauty Sleep,” something we could all use more of…
The loose-leaf tea is made from Egyptian chamomile flowers, and is packaged in a modern, clear jar that give you easy access, as well as an easy view of how much you have left. Plus, it allows you to appreciate the fragrant buds.
Here is how it scored by the TasteTV/Tasty Award judges:
PACKAGING & DESIGN: Gold
FLAVOR & TASTE: Gold
UNIQUENESS: Silver
Big T NYC Little T Twisted Watermelon Fruit Tea (Gold)
We continue to be impressed by an herbal tea aimed for children. It helps them understand and appreciate that not all hot beverages should be caffeinated or sweetened with refined sugar, as well as helps them experience the soothing aspects of a flavorful tea.
This one from Big T NYC contains organic butterfly pea flower, cranberries, hibiscus, strawberries, raspberries, apples, stevia leaf, and natural flavors. Sweet enough for kids, but also containing antioxidants, and packaged in biodegradable sachet bags, and an easy to carry and hard to break canvas “Tea-to-Go Kit”.
Here is how it scored by the TasteTV/Tasty Award judges:
INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS: Gold
PACKAGING & DESIGN: Gold
FLAVOR & TASTE: Gold
UNIQUENESS: Gold
The Tao of Tea Cape Town Rooibos (Gold)
Oregon-based Tao of Tea has been around since 1997, and it’s collection of herbal teas sourced from or inspired by exotic destinations continues to grow. The Cape Town Rooibos is a mix of 100% organic rooibos, chamomile, spearmint, red rose petqals, orange peel, and lemon verbena.
It is also makes a great iced tea.
Here is how it scored by the TasteTV/Tasty Award judges:
INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS: Gold
FLAVOR & TASTE: Gold
UNIQUENESS: Gold
The Tao of Tea Kapha-Dosha Ayurvedic Herbal Tea (Gold)
According to health and spiritual guru Chopra, in Ayurveda, health is defined as the dynamic state of balance between mind, body, and environment. The three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are derived from the five elements. Kapha dosha, made up of the properties of earth and water, embodies structure and stability.
The Tao of Tea says “It is the slow, stable, calming, sweet and cold aspect of the self and governs our resistance to disease and promotes self healing. When Kapha is in balance the mind is peaceful and settled and your body feels full of energy and strength”. Therefore this tea is created to help balance mind, body and spirit in the Ayurvedic tradition. The ingredients include 100% organic lemon balm, dried ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and black peppercorns
Here is how it scored by the TasteTV/Tasty Award judges:
INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS: Gold
FLAVOR & TASTE: Gold
UNIQUENESS: Gold
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The Tao of Tea Bamboo Leaf (Gold)
Bamboo leaf tea is a traditional tea in parts of Asia, and in the the West it is credited with several beauty and health benefits, including those for better hair, stronger nails, and even tougher bones. This is due to the fact that bamboo leaf tea is rich in silica. It also is a good supplement to your daily intake of dietary fiber, as well as micronutrients.
A caffeine-free alternative to caffeine intense green tea.
Here is how it scored by the TasteTV/Tasty Award judges:
INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS: Silver
FLAVOR & TASTE: Gold
UNIQUENESS: Gold
