Move over processed juice, and hello, tea! Mostly when people plan a casual link-up, they will ask the other to meet them for coffee. Well, tea is the new coffee as more people all over the world are realizing the numerous benefits of this heart-warming beverage. This articlewill give you an idea on what to order next time you meet up with your friends.
Still, if you are ready to continue with education after reading this article, our recommendation is to visit next healthiest teas guide, which is considered as one of the best ever published.
Tea, regardless of whether black, white, green, or oolong, comes from Camellia sinensis leaves and only differs in the way it is processed. Therefore, it is quite hard to classify any as the best as they each have their own benefits.
Still, these teas are said to be the healthiest due to the various reasons we will expound under each.
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Hibiscus Tea – Fights oxidative stress
The beautiful pink-red hibiscus plant produces hibiscus tea that has a refreshing yet tart flavor. This drink that can be enjoyed when hot or iced, has a bold color that most find appealing. While more studies need to be done on this area, hibiscus tea is said to have an effect on blood lipid levels, and so it can be used to lower blood pressure.
When tested on active athletes, the tea was found to reduce oxidative stress levels. There is a need for further studies still, but the initial ones show positivity.
While hibiscus tea is great for the body, it could interact with diuretic medication as it has been noted to reduce the benefits of aspirin. If you are on this medication, you may want to give it 3-4 hours before taking a cup of the tea to avoid any negative effect.
Chamomile Tea – Sleeping Aid
Have trouble falling asleep? Well, chamomile tea with its calming effects could be the solution. This caffeine-free herb has herbal and fruit notes, and so many will drink up to 4 cups a day without the need to sweeten it.
Referred by the Egyptians as “Herb of the Sun” for the fact that it reminded them of the sun, this tea is simply steeped in hot water for 5 minutes to extract its flavor. Apart from its calming effects, chamomile is an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agent.
Are there any risks involved when consuming this tea? Well, if consumed in large quantities – over 8 cup a day – it causes drowsiness that will lead to one feeling too sleepy. Those with allergic reactions to plants in the daisy family may also experience negative side effects as chamomile is a daisy.
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Peppermint Tea – Antioxidant
Peppermint tea is one of the tastiest teas, thanks to its minty profile that stands out from the rest. The tea is said to be great for the digestive tract, thanks to the benefits of peppermint oil that is found in the plants’ leaves.
Other benefits of this delicious tea include being an antioxidant that fights free radicals as well as having antiviral properties. It’s easy to make too as you only need to steep the dry leaves or tea bag for 3-5 minutes then enjoy it plain or with artificial sweetener of choice. Avid tea drinkers will have up to 5 cups of tea a day, a range that is perfectly normal.
So, next time you experience irritable bowels, why not make a cup of peppermint tea?
Ginger Tea – Antioxidants
Ginger tea is spicy, flavorful, and packs a healthy dose of antioxidants. This tea is likely to be one of your favorite with its numerous benefits. Apart from tasting great, with or without a sweetener, ginger tea id said to relieve menstrual cramps as well as calm the nerves.
A cup of ginger tea a day could help keep away nausea too in pregnant women and it also fights free radicals due to the high amount of antioxidants it boasts. It is also said to help relieve pain from stomach ulcers.
Ginger tea is best consumed without milk for all the benefits, but it also tastes good with milk. You can use crashed fresh ginger or just the packaged powder to make yourself a cup. When using fresh ginger, you don’t want to boil it with the water as the high heat could steal some of the health benefits.
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Rooibos Tea – For Allergies and Kidney Stones
This tea is native to South African and the people in this part of the world have long used it for its medicinal value. Known as medicine for allergic reactions and kidney stones, this tea has earthy notes that you will find quite refreshing. You can enjoy it hot or iced, and a little honey will balance out the earthy flavor.
You only need to let it steep for 5 minutes in hot water before consuming it. South Africans have for long praised rooibos tea for its ability to improve the health of bones.
Have you had a cup of tea today?
