Mexican Tea

Experience Authentic Mexican Tea with MexMax

When entering a Mexican home, you will find dried chamomile flowers, a bundle of lemongrass, and/or a bag of hibiscus in the kitchen. Used in traditional Mexican herbal tea, which is used as a medicine and prepared with any flowers, herbs, roots, and spices that are available in the surrounding area, these ingredients are common. The most frequently used ones are chamomile, hibiscus, lemongrass, arnica, eucalyptus, mint, anise, and cinnamon; each with its own flavor, its own history, and its own “favorites”. The best part is that most are actually caffeine-free and made with herbs and flowers, not tea leaves. MexMax is ready with the teas, whether it's a home cook looking for a single box, a grocery store filling shelves, or a distributor placing a wholesale order.

We offer Mexican tea bags, herbal blends, and traditional Mexican herbal infusions in easy-to-use retail-ready packages for your daily use and wholesale distribution, including Herbacil Lemon Grass Tea, Herbacil Chamomile & Anise Tea, McCormick Tea Lemon Grass (Te De Limon), and Herbacil Arnica Tea.

What Is Mexican Tea?

Mexican tea refers to herbal infusions made by steeping dried herbs, flowers, or spices in hot water, distinct from traditional black or green tea, which comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. These infusions have long been part of daily life across Mexico and Latin America, enjoyed as both a comforting drink and a household staple.

Popular Mexican Tea Types

• Chamomile (Manzanilla) — a gentle Mexican chamomile tea that is usually consumed in the evening.
• Hibiscus (Flor de Jamaica) — a tart ruby red Mexican hibiscus tea from dried hibiscus petals, otherwise known as flor de jamaica tea or jamaica herbal tea.
• Lemongrass (Té de Limón) — a citrus-flavored tea that can be drunk on any occasion.
• Arnica is an herb traditionally used in Mexican households. 
• Eucalyptus — a fragrant tea that is traditionally enjoyed when it is cooler.
• Mint (Hierbabuena) is a cooling Mexican mint tea, both iced and hot.
• Ginger & Lemon — an invigorating and tangy mixture.
• Cinnamon (Canela) — a popular flavor for teas in Mexico, commonly referred to as the Mexican cinnamon tea, that can be familiar to many households.

How to Prepare Mexican Herbal Tea

1. Boil water.
2. Let tea bag/leaves steep for 5 minutes.
3. Serve hot, or add honey to taste.
4. Chill and serve over ice for a cold serving.

Most varieties are good hot or iced and can be used all year round.

Shop Popular Mexican Tea Brands

We have some of the most common brands of Mexican herbal tea such as:

• Herbacil – A well-known herbal tea brand available in many Mexican and Hispanic grocery stores.
• McCormick Te de Limón – A popular lemongrass tea available in many Hispanic grocery stores.
• When available, Tadin (a popular brand in traditional Mexican herbal teas)
• More regional brands – subject to availability.

Mexican Tea vs. Other Teas

• Mexican tea vs. herbal tea — consider Mexican tea as herbal tea with a Mexican twist. It's an herbal tea in essence, but with ingredients and preparation methods distinctly Mexican.
• The major difference between Mexican tea and green tea is the amount of caffeine that each tea contains. Tea leaves are used to make green tea, and it contains caffeine, while the majority of the Mexican herbal teas use herbs and flowers and not tea leaves, so they are not typically caffeinated.
• Mexican tea vs. chamomile tea — Chamomile tea is just one type of Mexican herbal tea. It's just one of many popular choices in a host of other herbs, including hibiscus, lemongrass, cinnamon, and more.

Why Buy Mexican Tea from MexMax?

• Real Mexican and Hispanic tea brands
• Purchase options for wholesalers and retailers
• Rapid delivery within the USA
• Family-owned since 1980
• Comprehensive stock of 3,500+ products. A broad product line and lots of inventory.
• Beloved by Hispanic grocery stores, restaurants, and distributors

Who Buys From MexMax

MexMax has been providing authentic Latino products to Hispanic grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, and food distributors throughout the USA since 1980. We have a huge in-stock inventory today and carry 3,500+ products, and we also sell wholesale to retailers and distributors throughout the United States, including bulk herbal teas and bulk tea bags to any size business.

Wholesale Purchasing Information

Herbal tea is available for purchase online in bulk quantities. Business owners can purchase herbal tea online in bulk quantities with competitive wholesale pricing. For wholesale customers, we also have exclusive discounts via email.

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Browse our Digestion Collection for complementary wellness items, or our candy section for traditional ones. MexMax is a reliable Mexican grocery wholesale and Mexican products wholesale provider throughout the country.

FAQs

What is Mexican tea? 

A category of herbal infusions made from herbs, flowers, roots, or spices traditionally used throughout Mexico, such as chamomile, hibiscus, and lemongrass.

Which Mexican tea is caffeine-free? 

Most Mexican herbal teas, including chamomile, hibiscus, mint, and cinnamon, are naturally caffeine-free since they're made from herbs and flowers rather than tea leaves.

What tea is made with hibiscus? 

Flor de Jamaica, or Mexican hibiscus tea, is made from dried hibiscus petals and known for its tart flavor and deep red color.

How do you prepare Mexican herbal tea? 

Steep the tea bag or dried herbs in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then serve hot or over ice.

Can Mexican tea be served cold? 

Yes, most varieties, especially hibiscus, mint, and lemongrass, are commonly served iced.