It's crazy. As soon as we talk about herbal tea, there's a little voice in our head that keeps repeating "ah, you mean granny pee "? As if only our grannies drank verbena tea before going to bed... But what's the link between infusion and old ladies? Why the expression "grandmother's herbal tea"? The 2 Marmottes investigated!
To understand where the expression "Pisse-Mémé" (or "Pisse-Mémère") comes from, we have to put ourselves in the shoes of our grandmothers!
Among the little tips we regularly give them, the fact that we must drink more to eliminate waste often comes up. As they are disciplined, grannies have therefore started drinking herbal teas known for their diuretic properties . As a result, in the minds of quite a few people, herbal tea has become a senior thing...
At least until the 2 Marmottes enter the ring and prove to us that there is no age limit for sipping a little infusion!
Contrary to popular belief, it's not just seniors who are entitled to their herbal tea. Far from it!
Almost everyone can benefit from the benefits of plants.
The only exceptions are children (before 3 years old), pregnant women or those who choose to breastfeed.
For the little ones , there is still plenty to do: in fact, the Camomile , Verbena and Lemon Balm infusions will be welcome and have a subtle taste that pleases the little ones who want to be like Mom and Dad and drink a "grown-up" drink for a snack. As for the Orange Blossom and Linden , they can bring them a little calm.
For expectant mothers*, we recommend fruit, thyme , or verbena herbal teas! Don't forget ginger and peppermint, which are known to calm nausea.
During these 9 months of pregnancy , certain plants such as sage, liquorice, chamomile, fennel should be avoided (because they are too exciting or can cause hormonal disturbances for example), so do not hesitate to ask your doctor or midwife for advice .
What if you're breastfeeding? It's best to avoid tea and coffee ... However, aside from sage and raspberry, the way is clear when it comes to herbal teas. Like anise, fennel, caraway and fenugreek, certain plants are traditionally used in infusions to promote lactation .
Whether for children or adults, always choose 100% natural herbal teas, without added flavors or sugars.
* Every pregnancy requires medical advice. Our marmots invite you to seek advice from your doctor, gynecologist, or midwife before tasting our infusions.
To answer this thorny question, just go for a walk in the garden or in the great outdoors!
Long before the arrival of beautiful boxes of infusions on the shelves, our grandmothers had gotten into the habit of sticking their noses outside to find beneficial plants.
Depending on the region, they used to fill their bundles with chamomile , verbena, linden and thyme , which they took great care to dry. This way, they always had a plant on hand to make their evening herbal tea.
No need for aromas or fuss, the beautiful plants did the job perfectly.
The answer is yes!
If your grandmother has a weakness for irony, introduce her to our Peace Mémé herbal tea . She'll be charmed by its quirky name, but also by its blackcurrant, lavender , and burdock cocktail that will help her take it easy.
To surprise her, you can also let her taste our Mint-Linden-Verbena trio, an original way to revisit 3 great classics of grandmother's herbal teas in a cocktail with character.
If your grandmother is the chilly type, then slip a few Winter Frissons sachets into her drawer. With this infusion that warms the body and mind, she'll be able to thank you.
Last option to surprise grandma: give her a gift box with unique infusion recipes and a pretty mug decorated with "Happiness in a Cup." Thanks to you, grandma will drink the cup without any worries!
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