But over the years, the usage of the term 'tea' has been loosened to innclude other varieties that are nnot necessarily made from tea plannts. Part of this variety are herbal teas that are made from any of or a combination of spices, roots, dried fruits, herbs and other plants. Herbal teas are deemed to be packed full of medicinal benefits that can help provide relief to a range of ailments and conditions. Many drink these herbal teas to cure and or manage malaria, fertility, diabetes, firboid, asthma, hypertension and a load of other illnesses. For many people, their day hasn't started until they've drank a cup of tea. Some can make do with one cup while others drink several cups of tea daily. The health benefits of tea are numerous and it is for this reason that many dieticians and nutritionists recommend it. It is believed to reduce the risk of cancer, aid digestion and metabolism, regulate blood sugar, improve heart health and support weight loss among several other benefits. While the caffeine in tea is generally lower than that found in coffee, the caffeine content varies depending on the kind of tea and tea brand. Tea is also high in antioxidants which are well noted for helping to improve overall health and enhance your immune system. There are a number of methods and recipes for making tea but essentially, they mostly involve placing your tea bag or tea leaves in a mug, pouring hot water in and leaving to simmer for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea