A hot cup of tea is all that most of us need in the morning, to keep us active for rest of the day, especially in winters.
Tea is perhaps the most favorite of hot beverages across the globe and it confers us with an instant source of energy. Tea is broadly categorized into two types- true tea and herbal tea.
According to traditional Chinese medicine teas are valued as natural healers. The perks of drinking tea include heart health, improved brain functioning, smooth digestion and can even lower the risk of cancer.
sip on the herbal tea for various soothing benefits and for treating several digestive issues like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, and many more. Herbal teas are widely available, are simple and easy to make. Here we bring you 5 amazing herbal tea infusions for promoting better digestion and gut health.
BLUE HERBAL TEA
The impressive nutritional profile of blue tea makes it a wonderful weight loss beverage, as well as a refreshing drink to cool the body, when served chilled.
Being naturally caffeine-free and a completely herbal concoction, blue tea just like Green Tea is also a powerhouse of antioxidants.
Benefits of blue pea tea
Facilitates Digestion
Uplifts Mood
Accelerates Weight Loss
Enhances Skin Health
Stimulates Hair Growth
Sea buckthorn tea
Sea buckthorn is an herb. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are used to make medicine.
Sea buckthorn leaves and flowers are used for treating arthritis, gastrointestinal ulcers, gout, and skin rashes caused by infectious diseases such as measles
A tea containing sea buckthorn leaves is used as a source of vitamins, antioxidants, protein building blocks (amino acids), fatty acids and minerals; for improving blood pressure and lowering cholesterol; preventing and controlling blood vessel diseases; and boosting immunity.
Sea buckthorn berries are used for preventing infections, improving sight, and slowing the aging process.
In foods, sea buckthorn berries are used to make jellies, juices, purees, and sauces.
In manufacturing, sea buckthorn is used in cosmetics and anti-aging products.
Chamomile tea
Chamomile contains chemicals called flavonoids. These flavonoids are a type of nutrient present in many plants, and they play a significant role in chamomile’s medicinal effects.
The potential benefits of chamomile tea, for which there is the most evidence, include:
Reducing menstrual pain
Treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar
Slowing or preventing osteoporosis
Reducing inflammation
Cancer treatment and prevention
Helping with sleep and relaxation
Treating cold symptoms
Treatment for mild skin conditions
Nettle tea
Steeping dried leaves and drinking tea dates back thousands of years. It’s thought to originate in China, where it was used medicinally. Today, people drink tea for many reasons, including its taste, stimulating or calming properties, and health benefits. One popular herbal tea is nettle tea.
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica. The plant boasts pretty, heart-shaped leaves and yellow or pink flowers, but the stem is covered in tiny, stiff hairs that release stinging chemicals when touched.
The leaves, stem, or root from the nettle plant can be crushed and made into powders, tinctures, creams, teas, and more. While people have used it for centuries as an herbal medicine, modern research also supports many of the potential health benefits of nettle and nettle tea.
Urinary tract health
Arthritis and pain
Blood sugar management
May Reduce Inflammation
May Treat Hay Fever
May Lower Blood Pressure
improves Liver health
Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea, also called Sorrell tea or “sour tea” is a fragrant tea made from the dried calyxes of the tropical Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers are native to Africa and grow in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world — including Thailand, China, and Mexico.These flowers are one of many species of shrubs, trees, and flowers in the mallow (Malvaceae) family.
Hibiscus tea has a fruity, refreshing flavor that many enjoy hot or iced. Many people drink it because of its potential health benefits.
Hibiscus tea contains vitamin C — a nutrient that plays many essential roles in the body. These include:
Tissue growth and repair
The maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth
Wound healing
The formation of collagen
Iron absorption
Vitamin C — aka ascorbic acid — is also an antioxidant. It can help boost your immune system and may help to prevent cell damage caused by free radicals in the body. This can reduce your risk of developing many significant health complications such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Hibiscus tea contains other antioxidants, such as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins give the plant its vibrant color. They may also prevent many chronic diseases, as well as provide antibacterial effects.
Lower Blood Pressure
Reduce CholesterolLevels
Improve LiverHealth
Cancer Prevention
Antibacterial Properties
Promote Weight Loss
Lemon tea
This has become popular as a drink believed to help with weight loss or to help ease the symptoms of a cold
Lemons are a great source of vitamin C
Vitamin C contains antioxidants
Staying hydrated is beneficial for clearing up mucus and muck and congestion if you fall sick
Vitamin C has been studied for its ability to reduce the duration/length of colds
Lemon water has been studied regarding weight loss and might be helpful simply due to increased hydration and metabolic rate
Honey lemon tea is also great if you fall sick and don’t have tea on hand in the pantry, all you need is a lemon for a warm, soothing cup of tea!
Why drink lemon ginger tea? Or lemon honey tea? Honey and ginger absolutely boost up the benefits in this cozy citrus tea.
Benefits of lemon tea with honey
Why drink lemon tea? This has become popular as a drink believed to help with weight loss or to help ease the symptoms of a cold.
Honey lemon tea is also great if you fall sick and don’t have tea on hand in the pantry, all you need is a lemon for a warm, soothing cup of tea! Why add honey? And Ginger? Why drink lemon ginger tea? Or lemon honey tea? Honey and ginger absolutely boost up the benefits in this cozy citrus tea. Here’s how! Honey has been used as a natural cough suppressant for decades and has received growing endorsements as a cough remedy by national publications over the last few years. It’s a superfood with a super-backing!
Ginger is famous for both culinary flavoring and healing uses. Ginger is associated with easing symptoms from a variety of stomach issues: from nausea to motion sickness, morning sickness, and menstrual cramps.
Other variations to lemon ginger tea!
Lemon tea is warming and flavorful as is but variety is the spice of life! Here are some delectable variations to our standard lemon tea.
If you are vegan and don’t consume honey, maple syrup is a great liquid sweetener to use in its place. Maple syrup adds a nice flavor as well.
Other herbs & spices we have added to our lemon tea:
fresh mint leaves
a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
a few slices of fresh turmeric
a pinch of cinnamon
teensy dash of cayenne pepper or black pepper if we are REAL congested
Add a clove of garlic for an immune booster!
Use a teabag in addition to the lemon: mint, berry, chamomile, green tea, or black tea!
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