Herbal teas have been around for centuries.
Whether it's black, green, white or oolong, hot or iced-comes from the tea plant, Camellia synesis. Following is some of these:
Black Tea
Black tea or red tea in China, is one of the most popular tea flavours and is fully oxidised. The leaves of the camellia sinensis plant are withered, rolled, oxidised/fermented, and dried or fried to produce a strong, full-bodied flavour. Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiris and Sri Lanka are a few well known black tea producing regions, and the flavour will vary based on the region and type of black tea.
Black tea benefits
Alertness and energy.
Antioxidants including polyphenols knolls and catechins.
Possible anti-cancer effects.
Heart health.
Improved metabolism.
Gut health.
Green Tea
Green tea is the most popular tea globally, is unoxidized and has less caffeine than black tea. Camellia sinensis leaves are picked, dried and heat-treated to prevent oxidation. Chinese people often pan-fire leaves, which creates a duller green colour, while Japanese people will typically steam them and achieve a brighter green shade.
Benefits Of Green Tea-
Made with steamed tea leaves it has high concentration of EGCG and has been widely studied. Green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease, reduce risk of stroke and improve cholesterol levels.
Support mental alertness and acuity.
Support heart health.
Helps support the body’s natural protection against oxidative stress.
Support brain health.
Green teas also a great tea to help support fasting.
Herbal teas are made from dried fruit, flowers, spices or herbs.
This means herbal teas can come in a wide range of tastes and flavours and make a tempting alternative to sugary beverages of water. Unlike coffee and standard teas, most herbal teas do not contain much caffeine.
In addition to being delicious, some herbal teas have health promoting properties. In fact, herbal teas have been used as natural remedies for a variety of ailments for hundreds of years. If you are looking for a quick way to create a lasting healthy habit, one thing you can do is start drinking herbal teas that are loaded with antioxidants.
Chamomile Tea
It is an herb that is extracted from Daisy flowers and has been consumed from centuries. In order to prepare the chamomile tea, the flowers are dried and put into water. It is caffeine free and loaded with antioxidants.
Benefits of Chamomile tea
Vanishes insomnia.
Fights stress.
Prevents common cold and cough.
Lower the risk of heart diseases and cancer.
A good digestive medicine.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint is a mixture of peppermint plants leaves and it does not contain any caffeine. Peppermint herb contains vitamins such as A & C. Menthol is a primary element of mint, which is effective in cooling the body.
This tea is prepared by boiling and straining peppermint leaves.
Benefits of Peppermint tea-
Speeds up metabolism.
It helps with digestion and bowel movements.
Relieve stomach pain.
Helps with sleep problems and insomnia.
It is also an antispasmodic, so it eases nausea and may prevent vomiting.
Effective during instances of motion sickness due to its anti-inflammatory attributes.
Ginger Tea
Botanically known as Zingiber officinale, ginger is a spice native to Southeast Asia. There are many ways to consume ginger, and is often used in Indian and Asian cuisines. People use ginger root as a marinade, to make tea and for juice and also to consume it raw or pickled.
This healthy drink is a spicy flavoured drink that has disease fighting antioxidants.
Its other benefits are-
Reduces pain naturally.
Soothes nausea.
Relieves Constipation.
Fights stomach ulcers and helps relax the intestines in the case of irritable bowel syndrome.
Prevents heartburn.
Fights inflammation.
Strengthens your immune system.
It can prevent the sphincter in the exophages from loosening, which prevents heartburn by blocking acid from coming back up into the exophages.
Ginger can also reduce the loss of brain cells that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Hibiscus Tea
This tea comes from the extracts of the hibiscus flower. There are numerous benefits of drinking hibiscus tea. It is rich in vitamin C, minerals and antioxidants. This tea can be drunk either hot or cold.
Benefits of Hibiscus tea
Helps in lowering blood pressure.
Fights stress and anxiety.
Prevents the flu.
It lowers high blood pressure.
Removes bad cholesterol from the body.
Promotes weight loss by reducing the body’s ability to absorb sugar.
Moringa Herbal Tea
Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Moringa herbal tea offers nutritious compounds essential for human health.
Benefits Of Moringa tea
It helps to combat malnutrition
Can prevent arsenic poisoning.
Boost testosterone level and improve your sex life.
Reduce insulin resistance and balances blood sugar high insoluble fibres.
Lemongrass Herbal tea
Lemon grass tea has a citrusy flavour, it is a powerhouse of vitamins as it supports digestion lemongrass herbal tea is usually served after dinner because lemongrass is known for its detoxifying properties. It helps the body rid itself of cholesterol tag toxins fats and uric acid which helps lower blood pressure. It also contains high amounts of potassium; it is a rich source of vitamin A and C and is also filled with antioxidants.
Benefits Of Lemon grass herbal tea
Contains anxiety-reducing properties.
Boost metabolism and helps in burning more calories.
Contains essential nutrients for skin and hair.
Improves oral health and prevents cavities.
Increases red blood cell count in the body.
Relief from bloating by releasing more urine.
Helps lower blood pressure.
Helps relief fluid retention.
Eucalyptus herbal tea
Native to Australia, eucalyptus comes from a tall fast-growing tree with large and thick leaves. The leaves are a house of strong fragrance and oil can be extracted and used for a variety of medical purposes.
Eucalyptus is popular due to the wide variety of benefits. It is known to improve respiratory infections because it stimulates the immune system and improves respiratory circulation and reduces respiratory infections.
Benefits of Eucalyptus herbal tea
Help stimulate the immune system and improves respiratory circulation.
Helps fight against respiratory infections.
Anti-inflammatory, hence, soothes stiffness and swelling brought by arthritis and rheumatism.
Helps boost energy, decreases emotional stress and mitigate mental fatigue.
Its antioxidant properties help reduce oxidative stress while also lowering blood sugar and dilating arteries.
Its cooling nature helps boost energy, decreases emotional stress and mitigate mental fatigue.
Fennel herbal tea
In ancient Greece and Rome, it was be used as for a variety of purposes such as dieting agent, a muscle enhancer, and to treat kidney stones. Greek doctors even used the leaves and seeds of fennel to create a tea to help nursing mothers increase their milk supply.
Benefits of Fennel Tea
Helps reduce the effects of food poisoning.
Drinking fennel tea after meals can help balance the pH level in your stomach, which helps reduce the acid reflux.
Helps increase menstrual flow due to low estrogen like properties.
Heartburn treatments.
It also acts like a diuretic, increasing urine flow.
Clear up jaundice and obstructions in the liver, spleen and gallbladder.
Oregano herbal tree
Oregano is not just an herb that is great for Italian dishes, it makes a great herbal tea too. Oregano is a perennial herb that is a part of the mint family. It is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes and is known by its purple flowers and spade-shaped dark green leaves.
Oregano has a warm, aromatic, bitter taste.
Benefits of Oregano herbal tea
The anti-inflammatory properties of oregano help treat health conditions such as osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis and foot and nail fungus.
It is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce free radicals and the appearance of blemishes, age spots and wrinkles.
Oregano also has also shown anti-cancer properties, especially in cases of breast cancer.
Jasmine Herbal Tea
Jasmine tea leaves are grown and harvested at high elevations. It is best to pick the leaves first thing in the morning when the petals are still closed.
Jasmine tea is often served in northern China to welcome guest.
Benefits of Jasmine tea
Increases metabolism and nutrient absorption.
The catechins that are in Jasmine tea are heart healthy and can help lower cholesterol.
Helps to reduce inflammation of veins and arteries.
The antioxidants in Jasmine tea make it an effective weight loss aid.
Helps the body metabolize glucose, which is important in the prevention of diabetes.
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