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/
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/
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.