We at FreshGround absolutely adore coffee, however, we do enjoy drinking herbal tea from time to time. This helps us to take a break from coffee and herbal tea has numerous health benefits as well. There are many different types of herbal teas with different flavor profiles that will surely make your day more enjoyable.
Herbal tea isn’t made from the Camellia Sinensis plant which means it isn’t exactly tea since this plant is responsible for the typical tea varieties such as oolong, green, white and black. The vast majority of organic herbal tea is created from a mix of plant materials, herbs or spices which create a tisane or infusion. The great thing about herbal teas is that you can use all types of ingredients such as flowers, bark, roots etc which can be selected according to their flavor profiles and benefits. We will now look at our top 5 favorite types of teas and why you should drink them.
Chamomile
If you’re feeling stressed out and overwhelmed at work or school, then a cup of Chamomile tea may be exactly what you need. Chamomile tea has is very relaxing and calming effect while providing a unique earthy taste. It is made up of dried Chamomile flowers that contain lots of antioxidants. It is great for insomniacs since it promotes relaxation and can definitely help you to sleep better at night.
Peppermint
Peppermint tea is quite refreshing and is a great way to perk up your spirits while at the office. It is quite good for improving stomach health and overall digestion. So, if you’re feeling a bit upset or too full after eating lunch, then peppermint tea can help to settle your stomach for the latter part of the work day. It can also help to reduce headaches and significantly lower stress. So, instead of reaching for an Ibuprofen, have some peppermint tea!
Ginger
Ginger is known for being quite spicy with a bit of a kick. It is quite fragrant and is a diaphoretic tea. This essentially means that it will make you sweat and warm you from the inside out. That said, it is subtle and will help to cool your entire body and help you to get rid of internal toxins. It can even help to reduce nausea so if you’re feeling a bit sick or hungover, this is a great tea to enjoy.
Fruit Teas
The great thing about fruit teas is that you can drink them either hot or cold. They are usually brightly colored with lots of flavors and sweet scents. You can choose from tons of different fruit flavors such as mango, hibiscus, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry etc. The true benefit of drinking fruit teas is that they provide lots of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which can greatly improve your overall health.
Green Tea
Green tea is a bit different from the teas listed above since it is derived from the Camellia Sinensis plant. That said, it has numerous health benefits that you definitely shouldn’t miss. For one, it is loaded with tons of antioxidants which can improve your mood, concentration levels as well as boost your energy. This will go a long way in making you more productive at work. One of the differences of green tea is that it has caffeine which will give a bit of a morning boost. Do note that green tea has been widely used for many thousands of years as a very effective medicine. It will help to stave off illness, increase the rate of weight loss, improve your skin as well as improve heart health. These are all very compelling reasons to drink more green tea on a daily basis.
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