Herbal infusions & Caffeine
All real tea comes from the same botanical, Camellia sinensis, which contains caffeine. Herbal infusions are made from botanicals not related to Camellia sinensis, and they are naturally caffeine free. Chamomile and Peppermint are examples of herbal infusions (herbal tea).
What about herbal tea?
Although herbal tea is prepared in a similar way to regular tea, it is not really "tea" at all. To truly be tea, the leaves must come from the Camillia Sinensis bush. Herbal teas usually contain herbs, fruits, spices, flowers or leaves from other plants, but no leaves from the true tea plant. As a result, herbal teas are more properly called infusions, or tisanes. Because herbal teas do not contain any tealeaves, they are nearly always caffeine free. Also, herbal teas do not necessarily have the same health benefits as regular tea.
