Health care through herbal tea

The herbal tea market in Can Tho City has developed strongly in recent years, reflecting the increasing demand for natural, health-beneficial products. To meet consumer demand, businesses and manufacturers prioritize combining traditional methods with advanced technology in the production process to provide consumers with high-quality, convenient, and easy-to-use herbal tea products.

Herbal instant tea products from Hygie & Panacee Co., Ltd.

In Can Tho City, herbal teas are widely sold in supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, markets, and also available on online channels such as social media and e-commerce platforms. According to business owners, herbal teas are popular primarily because of their many health benefits, ranging from aiding digestion and boosting the immune system to reducing stress and improving sleep.

Ms. Nguyen Thanh Ngan from Cai Khe ward said: “For me, health care is a top priority, and I always believe that ‘prevention’ is better than ‘cure.’ I prioritize products of natural origin, and herbal tea is a safe and effective choice. I drink chamomile tea every day; when I have indigestion or a cold, I drink ginger and honey tea instead of overusing medicine… Drinking tea is also a way for me to recharge my energy to start the day and to relax and reduce stress after a long day at work.”

Herbal teas today are made from the flowers, leaves, roots, and seeds of various plants and herbs, and are mainly produced in the form of tea bags, instant tea, and bottled tea. Ms. Doan Thi Hong Tham, Director of Hygie & Panacee Co., Ltd., in Tan An ward, shared: “Originating from a love and appreciation for agricultural products and medicinal herbs, Hygie & Panacee chooses simple ingredients such as lotus, perilla, houttuynia cordata, water spinach, and Centella asiatica… to create 15 instant tea products. These products are concentrated and processed, resulting in delicious flavors such as lemon balm and tangerine peel instant tea, ginger and lemongrass instant tea, perilla instant tea, Centella asiatica instant tea, and purple water spinach instant tea… To date, Hygie & Panacee's instant teas are available in many pharmacies, distributors, and agents nationwide.”

Accordingly, instant lemon balm and tangerine peel tea is a combination of lemon balm and tangerine peel, supplemented with kumquat juice, ginger, perilla, and honey to boost immunity and help reduce coughs, asthma, hoarseness, and raspy voices. Ginger, lemon, and lemongrass tea helps prevent colds and flu, warms the stomach, reduces headaches and muscle pain, strengthens the immune system, and increases the body's resistance. Instant perilla tea, extracted from fresh perilla leaves and fresh ginger, helps boost immunity; reduces pain in arthritis and gout; and improves skin complexion. Centella tea helps increase blood circulation to the brain, increases milk production for postpartum mothers, regulates blood pressure, has a mild sedative effect, and supports restful sleep…

Many believe that the vibrant growth of the herbal tea market is not just a passing trend. This direction aligns with the green, clean, and safe lifestyle that many in modern society are pursuing. However, according to Ms. Mai Nhu Ngoc, who specializes in selling herbal tea on Facebook, to survive and thrive, businesses and manufacturers must innovate from production processes and packaging improvements to marketing strategies targeting consumers. “Currently, many people buy online. Therefore, in addition to visually appealing products with transparent origins, businesses also need to tell stories and convey positive messages to create emotions and build trust with buyers,” Ms. Ngoc said.

Especially with today's busy lifestyle, tea products are increasingly focused on convenience and practicality. According to Ms. Doan Thi Hong Tham, Director of Hygie & Panacee Co., Ltd., by applying modern extraction and concentration technology, the company has created a line of instant tea products that not only retain their medicinal properties and nutrients but also offer convenience to modern consumers. The tea is produced in powder form, dissolving quickly in hot water, making it convenient to prepare and use. Furthermore, each product is a commitment to quality, standardized according to stringent standards such as ISO and FDA. In addition, Hygie & Panacee's instant tea has been certified as a 4-star OCOP product by the city.

Nowadays, besides being used at home, herbal teas are also meaningful and sophisticated gifts to send to relatives, friends, and business partners during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year). Herbal tea gift sets are often beautifully designed, and can combine several different types of tea. For example, the herbal and medicinal tea products of Hygie & Panacee Co., Ltd. currently cost 260,000 VND for a 250g box, 195,000 VND for a 150g box, and 155,000 VND for a 120g box. A gift set of two 150g boxes costs 450,000 VND; a gift set of three 150g boxes costs 640,000 VND…

Text and photos: CHI MAI

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/cham-care-health-from-herbal-tea-a192920.html