Pennyroyal Mint infusion: benefits, recipe

Pennyroyal, or Mentha pulegium, is one of the most famous mint species. Used for hundreds of years in natural medicine, today different studies have proven some of its benefits. In general, its consumption is recommended to combat digestive discomfort as well as cough and nerves. Let’s see together, below, what are the benefits of pennyroyal. Benefits of pennyroyal for … Read more

What is Congou Chinese black tea?

The name Congou, a romanization of the Chinese term gongfu, is used to group various select Chinese black teas. Gongfu tea is made from finely rolled high-quality whole leaves. In fact, its name refers to the enormous manual work required to make teas when harvesting, drying, and rolling were done by hand. Currently, the term Congou is used inconsistently in … Read more

Olive leaf infusion: properties, benefits, recipe

The olive tree is a very famous tree, especially for its delicious fruits. Who doesn’t like olives? Now, did you know that olive leaves can be infused? Of course, yes: the infusion of olive leaves offers many benefits for the body. Grab a pen and paper and take notes. Below we will analyze all the uses of olive leaf … Read more

Artichoke infusion: benefits, recipe

It is believed that the Greeks and Romans used the properties of artichoke infusion to relieve gallstones, rheumatism, constipation and also diarrhea. On this occasion, we are going to explain how to prepare an artichoke infusion to obtain all its properties and take advantage of them, simply by drinking a tasty hot cup. The artichoke … Read more

Woojeon Korean green tea: benefits, recipe

In the south of Korea, a true jewel among green teas is produced : Woojeon. Specifically, this variety is made on the volcanic island of Jeju Do and the provinces of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do. Precisely, the specific characteristics of its soils influence the final flavor of the tea leaves. This flavorful tea, whose name means “before the rains,” is … Read more

Laurel infusion: properties, benefits, recipe

The laurel is famous for its gastronomic use. Who does not like the touch that it gives to a good tomato sauce? However, beyond this application, laurel infusion may be what you need to relieve some discomforts, such as indigestion or fluid retention. Used hundreds of years ago by natural medicine, laurel infusion is one of those … Read more

Can tea cause constipation?

While drinking tea is known to have many health benefits, questions often arise about possible adverse effects of consuming too much. A relatively common one is if the tea constipates. The truth is that when browsing the Internet you will find all kinds of theories that arouse uncertainty. At Infusionismo, we wanted to answer this question and … Read more

Pai Mu Tan: A Good Introduction to White Teas

Pai Mu Tan, also known as Bai Mudan, is a white tea highly valued for its body, texture and sweet taste. In Chinese, its name means something similar to “white peony”. Let us remember that the peony is a typical flower of that country (and of enormous beauty). As you can imagine, the tea has a floral flavor and … Read more

Calendula infusion: properties, benefits, recipe

Calendula is commonly used to treat all kinds of diseases, especially skin irritations. Its topical use is widespread; However, do you know what is the use of consuming calendula infusion? It is said that this plant has healing, repairing, moisturizing and, as is well known, healing properties. In this article, we analyze all its health benefits and tell … Read more