Herbal tea and green tea are different categories. Green tea comes from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Herbal tea is the everyday name for an infusion made with other plant ingredients. A green-looking leaf or a pale cup does not make a herbal infusion green tea.
The ingredient tells you more than the colour
Guava leaf tea, for example, is named for guava leaves. It is not green tea simply because leaves are used. Tea colour can change with the ingredient, quantity and brewing method, so it is an unreliable way to identify what you are drinking.
Can a product contain both?
Yes, a blend may combine green tea with herbs or flowers. In that case, the full ingredient list matters more than a broad description on the front. Check whether the product is a single ingredient or a mixture, especially when you want to compare it with something you already enjoy.
Will they taste the same?
There is no single flavour for all herbal tea. A leaf infusion, a lemongrass tea and a hibiscus tea can offer very different cups. Choose by the named ingredient and your preferences, then use the directions supplied for that product. Avoid applying a green tea brewing method automatically to a different ingredient.
Where should you begin?
Try one herbal tea at a time and make a note of what you notice. Our guava leaf tea is one option to explore. Keep the first tasting simple: a plain cup makes comparison easier than adding several flavours at once.
Keep exploring
Read our Guava Tea Bags: An Introduction to Guava Leaf Tea for more ideas.
For another introduction to our range, download the free K&M Herbs herbal tea and wellness book.