### **1. Historical & Cultural Background**
– **Origins**: Italy’s herbal traditions date back to ancient Rome. Medieval monasteries preserved and advanced medicinal plant knowledge, with monks cultivating herbs for therapeutic use.
– **Status**: Serves both as a daily beverage (e.g., post-meal digestion aid) and as part of natural therapy. Chamomile tea (*Camomilla*) is a national staple, often replacing coffee as an evening drink.
### **2. Classic Herbs & Benefits**
| Italian Name | English Name | Uses | Scientific Evidence* |
|—————–|—————|——————————-|————————–|
| Camomilla | Chamomile | Relieves anxiety, aids sleep | √ (contains apigenin, a calming compound) |
| Finocchio | Fennel | Aids digestion, reduces bloating | √ (stimulates gastrointestinal motility) |
| Salvia | Sage | Soothes sore throats, antioxidant | √ (contains rosmarinic acid) |
| Rosmarino | Rosemary | Enhances memory, boosts alertness | △ (preliminary studies suggest potential) |
| Melissa | Lemon Balm | Antiviral, relieves tension headaches | √ (partial clinical trial support) |
**Key**:
√ = Strong evidence | △ = Preliminary findings requiring further validation
### **3. Regional Specialties**
– **Sicily**: *Fiori d’Arancio* (citrus blossom tea), blending orange flowers and bay leaves, epitomizing Mediterranean flavors.
– **Tuscany**: *”Edith’s Blend”* with St. John’s Wort (traditional antidepressant use) and mint.
– **Northern Alpine Regions**: Alpine thyme and juniper berry infusions for respiratory health.
### **4. Brewing Practices & Culture**
– **Preparation**: Fresh/dried herbs + boiling water, steeped 5-10 mins (longer for woody herbs like rosemary).
– **Pairings**: Typically unsweetened; optional honey/lemon slices. Often served with *biscotti* (Italian almond cookies) at breakfast.
– **Rituals**: Post-dinner *”Tisana Digestiva”* (digestive tea) is a common family ritual.### **5. Modern Market Trends**
– **Organic Certification**: Leading brands like 【Aboca】 and 【Bonomelli】 offer pesticide-free lines.
– **Innovations**:
– Functional blends: e.g., “detox mixes” (dandelion + milk thistle)
– Flavor fusions: Fig + sage (balancing sweetness and herbal notes)
– **Exports**: Dominates European premium markets; Asian demand rising in Japan and South Korea.
### **6. Safety Guidelines**
– **Contraindications**: Pregnant women should avoid fennel (estrogenic effects) and St. John’s Wort (drug interactions).
– **Recommended Intake**: ≤3 cups/day (e.g., excessive chamomile may cause nausea).
**Conclusion**: Italian herbal teas blend ancient phytotherapy traditions with modern scientific validation and culinary culture, embodying a fusion of natural wellness and lifestyle aesthetics. Their core value lies in functional applications of native botanics and the celebration of slow living.
Type: Tea Bag Packing Machine Series
Product model: C27DX
Product name: C27DX Automatic Pyramid/Flat lnner and Outer Bag Packing Machine
Purpose: lt is suitable for inner and outer bag packaging for products such as loose
leaf tea, herbal tea, health care tea,TieGuanYin, LongJing, DaMaoFeng,DaHongPao, rose tea, ginseng, etc.
Feature: The packing material of the triangle bag machine is nylon, non-wovenfabric material imported from Japan, which is non-toxic, no bacteria, heat-resistant high quality food grade material conforming to our nationalsafety inspection standard.The machine uses a unique sealing method -ultrasonic.It can seal tightly, safely, reduce the width of the extra edge,avoiding any waste of packing material.
Packing Material: Nylon material imported from Japan,Non-woven fabric,100%biodegradable transparent material,PET,PLA.
Filling range: 1~10g/bag, accuracy: 0.1g/bag
Filling method: 6 head electronic weigher (8 head weigher can be customized)
Packing roll width: 120mm, 140mm, 160mm, 180mm
Sealing lenght: 50、60、70、80(mm)
Outer bag size: L:90mm-120mm w:80mm-100mm
Sealing method: Sealing and cutting by ultrasonic
Quantity of sealing device: 2sets
Packing speed: 50~65bags/min
Motor power: 220V，50Hz,3KW
Air supply: ≥0.6Mpa(optional with air compressor)
weight: 950KG
Dimension: 2000mm*1200mm*2800mm(L*W*H)
