Benefits of Herbal Teas

While herbal tea isn't classified as 'tea', per se, because it isn't derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, herbal tea has numerous health benefits.

13 Reasons to Love Tea

Put down those saucer 
cups and get chugging — tea is officially awesome for your health. But before loading up on Red Zinger, make sure that your “tea” is actually tea. Real tea is derived from a particular plant (Camellia sinensis) and includes only four varieties: green, black, white, and oolong. Anything else (like herbal “tea”) is an infusion of a different plant and isn’t technically tea.

But what real tea lacks in variety, it makes up for with some serious health benefits. Researchers attribute tea’s health properties to polyphenols (a type ofantioxidant) and phytochemicals. Though most studies have focused on the better-known green and black teas, white and oolong also bring benefits to the table. Read on to find out why coffee’s little cousin rocks your health.

Read on.... http://healthland.time.com/2012/09/04/13-reasons-to-love-tea/