In the vast world of flavors and traditions, tea and herbal infusions hold a special place. Their history is woven through centuries and continents, offering a palate as rich as the cultures that gave birth to them. From the serenity of a Japanese green tea ritual to the conviviality of a mint tea break in the Moroccan desert, every cup is an invitation to travel and discover.
Tea, this ancestral beverage, ranks just behind water in terms of global popularity. Its success transcends borders and generations, a phenomenon that cannot be explained solely by its diversity of flavors but also by its benefits recognized for millennia. Herbal infusions, with their local flavors and unique character, further enrich this tradition, offering a gentle and aromatic alternative.
The enthusiasm for tea and herbal infusions shows no signs of waning, fueled by flourishing scientific research. To date, PubMed, the leading portal for medical publications, contains more than 32,000 studies dedicated to tea, highlighting the constant interest of the scientific community. This research sheds light on the beneficial effects of tea on health, with a notable acceleration in publications over the past two decades, a sign of a field in full swing.
At Hiver & Thés, we believe in the power of information and transparency. That is why we are committed to promoting only the benefits of our teas and herbal infusions that are supported by rigorous scientific studies. We invite you to explore the sources below, a testament to our commitment to unparalleled quality and the authentic sharing of knowledge
| Tea or herbal infusion |
Culture |
Ingredients |
Benefits & Promises |
Sources |
| Ceylon |
France |
Sri Lankan black tea |
Soothing |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
Slimming |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| Keemun |
France |
Chinese black tea |
Soothing |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
Slimming |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29758009/ |
|
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| CTC |
Kenya |
Kenyan black tea |
Soothing |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
Slimming |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| FOP |
Rwanda |
Rwandan black tea |
Soothing |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
Slimming |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| Masala Chai |
India |
Rwandan black tea |
Black tea, cardamom |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
ginger, cinnamon |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
black pepper, cloves |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| Persian Tea |
Iran / Turkey |
Black tea, cardamom |
Aids digestion |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16298093/ |
| (black tea) |
Soothing |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16298093/ |
|
Slimming |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16298093/ |
|
Antioxidant |
|
| Earl Grey |
United Kingdom |
Black tea, bergamot, cornflower |
Soothing |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
Slimming |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| English breakfast |
United Kingdom |
Black teas from Kenya, China |
Stimulating |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (black tea) |
and Sri Lanka |
Slimming |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
|
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| Dragon Well |
China |
Chinese green tea |
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, thermogenic, probiotic and antimicrobial |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| (green tea) |
Promotes attention and memory |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| Tuareg tea |
Morocco / Algeria / Tunisia |
Chinese green tea, mint |
Aids digestion |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| (green tea) |
Libya / Mauritania |
Strengthens immune defenses |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| Matcha |
Japan |
Japanese green tea |
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| (green tea) |
Promotes attention and memory |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| Jasmine tea |
China |
Chinese green tea naturally flavored with Jasmine |
Soothing |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (green tea) |
Promotes attention and memory |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, thermogenic, probiotic and antimicrobial |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| Oolong tea |
Taiwan |
Taiwanese Oolong tea |
Cardiovascular well-being |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| Slimming |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10956382/ |
| Silver needle |
China |
Chinese white tea |
Neuroprotection |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
| (White tea) |
Anti-aging |
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061004173749.htm |
|
Slimming |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14519827/ |
| Rooibos |
South Africa |
South African Rooibos |
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30183052/ |
| (Infusion) |
Anti-inflammatory |
|
Cardiovascular well-being |
| Yerba mate |
Argentina / Brazil |
Brazilian Yerba mate |
Stimulating/Energizing |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18034743/ |
| (Infusion) |
Slimming |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25621503/ |
| Butterfly pea – |
Thailand |
Clitoria Ternatea |
Soothing |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21846173/ |
| Clitoria Ternatea |
|
|
Promotes attention and memory |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21214440/ |
| (Infusion) |
|
|
Skin care |
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3480789/ |
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Anti-aging |
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7923514/ |
| Damiana |
Mexico |
Damiana |
Aphrodisiac |
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874109001883 |
| (Infusion) |
Hypoglycemic |
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6154680/ |
|
Supports the nervous system |
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3040867/ |
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Nervous fatigue, overwork |
|
| Lapacho |
Brazil |
Lapacho |
Antioxidant |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32204468/ |
| (Infusion) |
| Hibiscus |
Jamaica / Senegal / |
|
Promotes normal blood pressure and prevents cardiovascular diseases |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20018807/ |
| (Infusion) |
|
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24444676/ |
|
|
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17315307/ |
The passion that drives Hiver & Thés rests on solid foundations: the exceptional quality of our products, respect for traditions, and an incessant quest for knowledge. We are delighted to welcome you into our world, where every cup of tea is a door open to the world and its countless benefits.