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Herbs, plants and flowers were our first medicines. And now that we no longer trust them as an effective remedy against ailments of the body, we keep turning to its virtues to spice up a brief pause, to reactivate ourselves or, on the contrary, to promote a moment of Relax.
En Summum We review the brightest and most refined infusions on the market. Recharge the batteries It is necessary, but we can turn it into a very gourmet moment.
Infusions with soul
The brand of tea and infusions Alma bet on selected ingredients from organic farming. He also opts for a format, that of the pyramid instead of the traditional rectangular sachet, which perfects the infusion process of herbs and flowers.
Among the fifty flavors of its own formula Luxury range we find combinations as suggestive as Strawberries with cream (with apple, hibiscus, strawberry, roses and rosehip) or that of Island Herbs, which aims to catch the most unknown, silent and calm side, of the Balearic islands.
Fennel, sweet orange rind, green anise, star anise, rosemary, lemon verbena and thyme, all sourced from ecological agriculture, are the protagonists of this ideal infusion for after eating. And to feel a little closer to the Mediterranean. A box of fifteen bags costs around 6 euros.
A summer break
Clipper is one of the favorite brands of the authentic tea lovers. The blends of this English house are organic and fair trade and also show off impeccable packaging. For those who long for summer days, Clipper makes an apple and elderflower infusion.
Another option is infusion Flower Power, which mixes elderflower with hibiscus and linden. They can be purchased online, in specialized stores (such as Madrid Isolée) or in supermarkets in the organic products section. They are a bit more expensive, but they are well worth it.
‘Chocotherapy’ for the cold
On the coldest days of winter, we are likely to find ourselves in the awkward situation of having to decide between a tea, an infusion or a hot chocolate. The solution to this seemingly dead-end dilemma comes from Happy-Lab, a Barcelona company that pursues the happiness of its customers by combining flowers and herbs for them. In the most original and exquisite way.
Formula Chocotherapy, infused with chocolate, includes rooibos –theine-free, sweet African “red tea” – coconut, pineapple, papaya, apple, calendula, sunflower, cinnamon and cocoa. It is antioxidant and stimulating. In other words, a perfect middle ground between a lime and a coffee. Five minute break and go back to work.
Restoring the balance between mind and body
El Ayurveda it is a traditional medicine and a lifestyle that seeks the balance between mind and body. In this complicated task, physical activity and a healthy diet are essential.
Pharmadus, a company from León that has been dedicated to the world of tea and infusions for fifty years, produces a line of six products inspired by this philosophy. Basil and ginger to detoxify; basil, peppers and safflower flowers to purify the mind and body; apple, orange peel and rooibos to take care of the stomach; chamomile, orange blossom, passionflower and valerian for relaxation; carrot, papaya and vitamins to reactivate and raspberry, fennel and clove leaves to recover the harmony between body and mind.
The 70 g bags are around 10 euros and are sold in the online store, in pharmacies and in specialized stores.
Around with the nettle
“We take the usual things, those of our grandparents and grandmothers, and we give them a new shape”. This is the (difficult) mission of Dew, a young Galician company obsessed with the eco and things made with love.
Its range of infusions includes options as brilliant – bright but natural – such as The strawberry that kisses you, detox infusion with horsetail, hibiscus and strawberry, Grandma’s medicine, with thyme, mint, eucalyptus and mallow or Sleep with me, a mix of liquorice, marjoram and orange blossom petals designed to help you fall asleep.
The most daring? It purifies with madness, with nettle, a source of minerals and known for its purifying virtues, as the main ingredient. They are good and they do well. And they are not difficult to find. What more could you want?
Chocolate and mint: ‘retro’ pleasure
Teapigs was born in 2009 with an ambitious mission: to make England (England, not just any country) drink good tea again.
Their thing is excellent and natural blends and matcha tea, something that led them to publish a book on this powerful ingredient. In comparison, the supply of infusions is a little more limited, but of first quality. Rhubarb and ginger, chamomile, licorice and mint, fennel and licorice, lemongrass.
Of all of them we are left with two: that of ‘superfruits’, that is, of red fruits, rich in antioxidants, and that of chocolate and mint. Carry cocoa, mint and even chocolate chips. For those who need a break, yes, but with a retro touch. By the way, the sachets are biodegradable.
All the benefits of the olive tree
That the olive be a treasure is no secret. The virtues of olive oil and the benefits it is capable of bringing to human beings are scientifically proven.
However, it is never clear how much we should be grateful to nature, as when we take a look at the online store or the physical stores of The Chinata, a young company specialized in this product.
The star ingredient in the infusions of this Extremaduran brand are nothing less than olive leaves. Among those that do not have tea, there are the one with olive leaves, rooibos and lemon balm, the one with olive leaves, apple and rosehip, and the one with olive leaves, rose and blueberries. Strengthen immune defenses, fight aging of cells and improving the appearance of the skin are some of the benefits that this infusion could provide.
With the aroma of apple pie
Those who love infusions, love tea, and those who love tea, love shops. Teashop. With its classics and its whimsical seasonal mixes.
If you are looking for the perfect drink (and without theine) for a beautiful cake fresh from the oven, you can stop the machines and take a break with the mix Golden Cake. It has apple with carob, carrot, candied pineapple, red currant, rooibos and a sponge cake aroma. A teaspoon of honey and a little milk square the sweetness of this invention. Perfect for the coldest winter days. A bag of 100 g of this infusion costs around 9 euros.
An infusion for every moment of the day
Whittard of Chelsea It is an English house of teas, coffees and chocolates with more than 130 years of experience. Its infusions are designed to accompany every moment of the day as a valid alternative to coffee.
With acai and goji berries –Two very fashionable superfruits– or berries for breakfast, with mint for after eating and with chamomile and lavender to help you fall asleep. There is also a mix inspired by the legendary cake Red velvet with coconut, cocoa, walnut, raspberry and beet.
Practicing ‘hygge’
Lov Organic is a very TOP line of teas and infusions of the brand Kusmi Tea inspired by the lifestyle of the Scandinavian countries.
Both the ingredients and the packaging of these infusions try to be respectful with the environment. In Danish ‘lov’ means leaf and the design of the beautiful metal jars is a tribute to Nature and the “Less is more” of Nordic design.
There are spinach, carrot, pear and apple leaves, with linden, chamomile and honeybush (the African “honey bush”) or with hibiscus, cinnamon, cardamom and almond aroma. 100 g of these mixtures cost between 14 and 18 euros and in Madrid we can find them in Isolée.
It is the perfect range of infusions for those who have been practicing ‘hygge’ for some time, a concept with which northern Europe has revealed the potential of home heat.
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