Five Herbal Teas That Will Make You Healthier

There is no better way to enjoy cold winter mornings than to have a hot and soothing cup of herbal tea. Herbal teas are known for a range of interesting health benefits which range from one type of tea to another. Because these teas are made from herbs, these are excellent for to relieve a troubled stomach, help calm the nerves, and induce a relaxing slumber. And needless to say, herbal teas are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals.

Herbal tea is not made out of any plant; it’s a concoction where there is a strong infusion of leaves, herbs, seeds, roots, or bark in hot water. Herbal tea needs to be steeped well to get all the plant’s benefits in an easily digestible form. Also, herbal teas must be prepared in covered vessels to retain their essential oils.

While choosing herbal tea, it’s important to look for high-quality ingredients. Just in case you want t drink herbal tea for medicinal purposes, then it is advisable to stay away from those products that contain added flavours and oils. Furthermore, steeping the herbal tea for a longer period of time – ten to fifteen minutes – can really leverage the many health properties of herbal tea.

Here is a glance at five herbal teas that are good health options.

2. Chamomile Tea: Chamomile tea acts as a sedative that calms the nerves and induces peaceful sleep. People who suffer from insomnia drink this tea often. It is made from flowers and by steeping it well, one can enjoy all its medicinal benefits. It can also cure indigestion, cough and fever.

             

3. Lemon balm Tea: This soothing tea helps lift up one’s dreary spirits especially during winters. It can help improve concentration. One can take it as an iced tea and flavour it with maple or lemon syrup.

          

4. Peppermint Tea: Abdominal bloating, gas and spasms can be treated with peppermint tea. The feeling of nausea can be alleviated by drinking this tea. Being one of the easiest herbs available, the tea can be easily made by using fresh garden leaves.


            
  
5. Rosehip Tea: Fruit of the rose plant, rosehips are a great source of Vitamin C. It’s a great cure for low immunity, skin and tissue problems, and adrenal function abnormalities.

                    

A large variety of teas have become available online sold by some really good private label tea brands in India. One can shop for honey lemon ginseng green tea online and other flavours like orange chamomile green tea, and many more. Bring home a flavour that you like and start drinking.

About Author:
Ranjeeta Mundhra is a tea connoisseur and a master blender at Jay Tea. Her love for tea and different cultures keeps her busy. When she is not working, she likes to cook food, go dancing, and travel far and wide.