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Caffeine is a chemical compound which naturally occurs in certain plants, such as the tea plant. While a moderate amount of caffeine is known to promote mental alertness, children, pregnant women and anxiety patients are advised to reduce caffeine intake. Tea is widely known to be a caffeinated drink. But do you know that there are caffeine-free teas as well? Caffeine-free teas are essentially tisanes (a mixture of herbs, roots, dried flowers and fruits) and do not contain tea leaves as an ingredient. For example, if you are looking to shop for fruit tea, they are likely to be naturally caffeine free.

 

How are caffeine-free teas different from others?

Unlike traditional teas, caffeine-free teas are not true teas as they are not derived from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Instead, they are a concoction of herbs, roots, spices, dried fruits or flowers. Caffeine-free teas can be consumed at any time of the day and steeped for a long to enjoy their stronger flavour, unlike traditional teas. It is to be noted that caffeine-free teas are different from decaffeinated teas as the latter undergoes a chemical process to remove most of its caffeine while the former contains no caffeine naturally.

So, if you want to cut caffeine consumption in your diet, you may try decaffeinated black tea as there is no naturally caffeine-free black tea. White tea also naturally contains caffeine, and caffeine-free white tea is actually a decaffeinated version wherein caffeine is chemically removed through ethyl acetate or carbon dioxide. Similarly, caffeine-free green tea is a decaffeinated green tea known to aid weight loss and ease a headache. If you are looking to eliminate caffeine in your oolong tea, you may go for decaffeinated oolong tea.

Both caffeine-free tea and decaffeinated tea come under the category of non-caffeinated tea. Caffeine-free teas are flavourful and preferred over decaffeinated ones as the latter is stripped of polyphenols, making their taste bland.

 

What are the health benefits of caffeine-free teas?

In general, most caffeine-free teas contain antioxidants which combat free radicals in the body. The health benefits of caffeine-free tea depend upon the properties of herbs and tisanes being used. For instance, chamomile is known to soothe nerves and relieve stress, while ginger is known for its digestive properties. Similarly, peppermint tea is known for its cooling effect and helps digestion, while hibiscus tea is highly recommended if you want to cut caffeine consumption in iced tea.

 

Where to buy caffeine-free teas in India?

It is recommended to buy caffeine-free teas online as they can be ordered with one click without any payment hassle and comes with doorstep delivery. CelesTe is a sought-after brand for tea connoisseurs who wish to buy caffeine-free teas online in India. Our teas are sourced from world-class tea gardens across India and are skilfully handcrafted to ensure you enjoy their authentic flavour and taste. At CelesTe, we specialise in caffeine-free tea bags, which are curated in collaboration with renowned artist Akshita Gandhi and feature attractive artwork on their packs. Our signature offering, Zeus, is a unique amalgamation of hibiscus, strawberry, cinnamon, marigold and ginger. Another offering, Venus, is infused with the goodness of blue pea, mint and lemon.