Mexican tea culture

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Agua de Jamaica, a popular iced tea beverage in Mexico

Mexican tea culture is known for its traditional herbal teas which are reputed to have medicinal properties.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Herbal teas
* 3 Modern teas
* 4 Champurrado
* 5 See also
* 6 References

## History

Mexico has numerous indigenous herbs that native cultures used to make infusions for centuries before Spanish colonization. Teas from Europe and Asia were not introduced to Mexican agriculture, however, and have yet to reach the level of popularity that they have in many other countries. The climate of Mexico is diverse, ranging from deserts to mountain plateaus and tropical rainforests in the southeast. The southeastern region may be suitable for cultivating imported teas.[1]

A small number of prominent establishments in Mexico City have formal tea rooms, where British-style tea is served, including the Hotel Marquis Reforma and the Presidente Inter-Continental Mexico City hotel.[2]

## Herbal teas

Silver and gold tea set on display at the Franz Mayer Museum in Mexico City.

Herbal teas are common in Mexico. Many herb varieties, both indigenous and imported, are sold at Mexican markets. Traditional medicinal infusions are common in some Mexican immigrant communities in the United States.[3]

Poleo is a tea made from the Hedeoma drummondii plant. Aside from being used to make a beverage in Mexico, this plant has also been used as a culinary spice by native cultures north of Mexico. Poleo has been found to be rich in antioxidants.[4]

Hierba buena (Good herb) is a name given to a variety of mint teas sold loose in many markets. This is similar to yerba mate, used throughout many Latin American countries as mate, and widely regarded to have health benefits. Mild stomach upset is often remedied with a drink made from lemongrass, or Limón.

Damiana tea made from damiana leaves is typically drunk in Mexico and Brazil for impotency.[5] Damiana was used by the Aztecs centuries ago.

Chamomile is popular in Mexico.[6]

## Modern teas

Dried flowers of the flor de Jamaica (hibiscus) plant, used to make agua de Jamaica, or Jamaica iced tea

Jamaica iced tea is a popular herbal tea made of the flowers and leaves of the Jamaican hibiscus plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa), known as flor de Jamaica in Mexico. It is served cold and quite sweet with a lot of ice. The ruby-red beverage called hibiscus tea in English-speaking countries is called agua de Jamaica (water of Jamaica) in Mexico, where it is widely available in restaurants and from street vendors.[7]

## Champurrado

Champurrado is a Mexican chocolate drink, sometimes incorrectly called "Mexican chocolate tea". It is a popular recipe exported to the United States. This drink is made with chocolate and spice with cinnamon. Champurrado is related to xocoatl, which is a traditional Aztec cocoa-bean drink.[8]

## See also

* Mexican cuisine
* Tea
* Herbal tea
* Agua fresca
* Tepache
* Tejate
* Tejuino
* Traditional medicine
* Health effects of tea

## References

1. ↑ "Mexico". Rate Tea. http://ratetea.net/region/mexico/86/.
2. ↑ "Tea Rooms". Tea Guide. http://www.teaguide.net/other-t2.htm.
3. ↑ Jane E. Poss; Mary Ann Jezewski; Armando Gonzalez Stuart (November 2003). "Home Remedies for Type 2 Diabetes Used by Mexican Americans in El Paso, Texas". Clinical Nursing Research. No. 4 12 (4): 304–323. doi:10.1177/1054773803256872. PMID 14620689. http://www.herbalsafety.utep.edu/publications/documents/home_remedies.pdf. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
4. ↑ Ezequiel Viveros-Valdez; Catalina Rivas-Morales; Pilar Carranza-Rosales; Sandra Mendoza; Guillermo Schmeda-Hirschmann (May–Jun 2008). "Free radical scavengers from the Mexican herbal tea "poleo" (Hedeoma drummondii).". Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C 63 (5–6): 341–6. doi:10.1515/znc-2008-5-606. PMID 18669018.
5. ↑ Damiana Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com Herbal Database. www.drugs.org.
6. ↑ Cabada-Aguirre, Paulina; López López, Alice M.; Mendoza, Keila C. Ostos; Garay Buenrostro, Karen D.; Luna-Vital, Diego A.; Mahady, Gail B. (2023-02-16). "Mexican traditional medicines for women's reproductive health". Scientific Reports 13 (1): 2807. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-29921-1. ISSN 2045-2322. PMID 36797354. Bibcode: 2023NatSR..13.2807C.
7. ↑ "Jamaica iced tea". Cooking in Mexico. http://cookinginmexico.com/2011/09/28/jamaica-iced-tea/.
8. ↑ Pagán, Angela L. (2025-01-03). "Champurrado Vs Mexican Hot Chocolate: What's The Difference?" (in en-US). https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/champurrado-vs-mexican-hot-chocolate-222546178.html.

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Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Common
varieties|

| Black tea|

* Assam
* Bohea
* Ceylon
* Congou
* Darjeeling
* Dianhong
* Kangra
* Keemun
* Lapsang souchong (Jin Jun Mei)
* Nilgiri
* Tibeti
* Rize
* Yingdehong

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Oolong tea|

* Bai Jiguan
* Ban Tian Yao
* Bu Zhi Chun
* Da Hong Pao
* Darjeeling oolong
* Dong ding
* Dongfang Meiren
* Gaoshan
* Huangjin Gui
* Huang Meigui
* Jin Xuan
* Qilan
* Pouchong
* Rougui
* Ruanzhi
* Shui Jin Gui
* Shui Hsien
* Tieluohan
* Tieguanyin

Green tea|

* Anji bai cha
* Aracha
* Baimao Hou
* Bancha
* Biluochun
* Chun Mee
* Dafang
* Genmaicha
* Lu'an Melon Seed
* Gunpowder
* Gyokuro
* Hōjicha
* Taiping houkui
* Huangshan Maofeng
* Hyson
* Kabusecha
* Kamairicha
* Konacha
* Kukicha
* Longjing
* Matcha
* Maojian
* Mecha
* Mengding Ganlu
* Sencha
* Shincha
* Tamaryokucha

White tea|

* Bai Mudan
* Baihao Yinzhen
* Darjeeling White
* Shoumei

Yellow tea|

* Junshan Yinzhen
* Huoshan Huangya

Fermented tea|

* Pu-erh
* Doncha
* Lahpet

Blended or
flavoured teas|

* Earl Grey (Lady Grey)
* Breakfast tea (English, Irish)
* English afternoon tea
* Jasmine tea
* Lapsang souchong
* Masala chai
* Mint tea
* Maghrebi mint tea
* Prince of Wales
* Russian Caravan

General|

* Australian
* Chinese
* British
* Korean
* Nepali
* Taiwanese
* Turkish
* Vietnamese

Culture|

| Customs|

* Afternoon/High tea/Evening meal
* Tea party
* Tasseography
* Tea ceremony
* Japanese
* Chinese
* Korean
* Yum cha

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Areas|

* Tea garden
* Teahouse or tearoom
* Cha chaan teng
* Chashitsu
* Mizuya
* Sukiya-zukuri
* Roji

By country|

* American
* Arab
* Argentine
* Azerbaijani
* Brazilian
* Chinese
* Dominican
* Hong Kong
* Indian
* Mexican
* Pakistani
* Russian
* Senegalese
* Taiwanese

History|

* China
* India
* Japan

Production and
distribution|

* Leaf grading
* Processing
* Decaffeination
* Tasting
* Cultivation
* Diseases
* Predation
* Companies
* Consumption by country
* Auctions
* London
* Chittagong
* Guwahati

| By country|

* Bangladesh
* Kenya
* Sri Lanka
* United States

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Preparation|

* Flowering teas
* Infusion
* Decoction
* ISO procedure
* Steeping
* Tea bag
* Tea brick

Health|

* Health effects
* Phenolic content
* Compounds
* Caffeine
* Theanine
* Flavan-3-ol
* Catechin
* Epigallocatechin gallate
* Theaflavin

Tea-based
drinks|

* Bubble tea
* Builder's tea
* Butter tea
* Chifir
* Doodh pati chai
* Hong Kong-style milk tea
* Iced tea
* Arnold Palmer
* Jagertee
* Kahwah
* Lei cha
* Milk tea
* Noon chai
* Seven-layered tea
* Shahi haleeb
* Suutei tsai
* Sweet tea
* Teh tarik
* Thai tea
* Troq chai
* Yuenyeung

See also|

* Teaware
* Chest
* Caddy
* Strainer
* Infuser
* Teacup
* Teapot
* Gaiwan
* Tea set
* Literature
* Classical
* Coffee
* Herbal tea
* Dried lime
* Ginger
* Guayusa
* Koththamalli
* Kuding
* Mate
* Kombucha
* Bak kut teh
* List of Chinese teas
* Lipton Institute of Tea
* Teas of related species
* Camellia japonica
* Camellia sasanqua
* Camellia taliensis
* Tea Research and Extension Station
* Tea seed oil
* Boston Tea Party

* Drink Portal
* Category:Tea
* Coffee & Tea Task Force

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