Horsetail Tea Health Benefits
- Rich in silica
- Source of B vitamins
- Contains antioxidants
- 18 Bleach Free Tea Bags / Box
Brewing Suggestions
- Recommended temperature: 205°
- Cover and steep to taste.
- Remove tea bag and enjoy!
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In the Know
The horsetail plants are long and thin, like reeds, and bear skinny leaves that give it a wispy appearance, much like a brush. The origin of its name has been debated, but most believe the name refers to its resemblance to a horse tail. However, it is also possible that the name came from one of its historic uses, when the branches were tied to a horse’s tail to chase away flies. Horsetail was also employed as natural brush used to clean cookware. However, it was mainly used as an ingredient for cooking, served raw or cooked like asparagus.
What Exactly is Horsetail?
Way back in Ancient Rome and Greece, physicians prescribed horsetail as a diuretic, as it was reputed to encourage abundant urine flow. Why is this a good thing? Anyone who has dealt with water retention, or kidney ailments know how vital it is for the body to be able to eliminate excess water. Germany’s equivalent to our FDA even approves horsetail as a treatment for edema.
Horsetail is the common name for a plant, Equisetum, the only living genus in Equisetaceae, a family of vascular plants that reproduces by spores, rather than seeds. Horsetail is considered a “living fossil” because it’s really, really old, perhaps more than one-hundred million years! Horsetail is most commonly found in North America (Canada and the norther parts of United States), and got its name due to its branches that resemble a horse’s tail.
What Does Horsetail Taste Like?
After dropping your unbleached tea bag into your cup of water heated to just below boiling (205° to 210° or so), let it steep 4-8 minutes. Now, take a good gaze at your cup of Horsetail Tea, and feel the power of amber enter your senses. Your first swallow may not be too surprising when you know that the plant was named after a horse’s tail, which, visually, also somewhat looks like green hay. In other words, this earthy tasting tea brings to your cup a feeling of freshness, groundedness, and a smooth, nurturing flavor. Complex, smooth, and refreshing, try enjoying a cup of Horsetail Tea as a caffeine-free morning beverage; we think you’ll feel quite satisfied!
Where to Buy Horsetail Tea
Horsetail Tea can be complemented with a bit of honey or lemon, as desired. Finding specialty herbal teas like this for sale locally isn't always easy. Luckily, you can find good quality Horsetail Tea for sale here from Buddha Teas. All of our teas are carefully packaged in unbleached tea bags. We inspect every blend to insure that only the best herbs are used for our teas. Purchase all the Horsetail Tea you need to stay well stocked, or mix-and-match with other herbal blends. We enjoy helping you save money as well by offering coupon codes, discount deals for bulk purchases, and free shipping for all orders of $50 or more.
Why choose Buddha Teas?
What sets us apart from other tea companies? We start with a philosophy of living in harmony with nature, not using it for profit. Buddha Teas uses only fresh, pure organic or sustainably wild harvested ingredients and maintains their natural purity in every tea we sell. We have also created the "Teas for Trees" campaign, planting 5000 trees a year to offset the paper use in our tea bags. Each of our tea bags is bleach-free to eliminate the risk of chemicals, and our boxes are made from 100% recycled material. When you buy Buddha Teas, you'll enjoy the fresh, full flavor of a truly natural tea in every sip.
Learn About Our "Tea For Trees" Campaign
Our “Tea for Trees” campaign creates a sustainable model that restores one of our most precious resources while offsetting the paper used in our products. We’ve partnered with The National Forest Foundation’s Trees for Us, a program that annually plants millions of trees throughout our national forests.
By giving back whenever possible, Buddha Teas strives to honor the earth and its many blessings. Help us plant trees while enjoying an unadulterated tea that’s healthy for you, and our planet. Read more about it here.
