Spilling the Tea – Top Teas to Boost Your Health

Tea – from Earl Grey to English Breakfast – we all have our preference. But how can you make the most from your morning cuppa? You may not know how much more your cuppa can do for you than just taste good. Teas are linked to various health benefits, from boosting your immune system to aiding digestion and helping improve sleep. Here is a quick rundown of our ‘top teas’ and their health perks:

1. Chai Tea

Known for its sweet and spicy taste; chai (or masala) is made from black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, fennel and cloves. Great for aiding digestion, and has anti-inflammatory properties.  This unique blend is a favourite especially when seeking its anti-nausea effects.

2. Chamomile

Brewed from the chamomile plant, this soothing, caffeine-free cuppa helps sleep,  reduces anxiety, can aid digestion, and even reduce menstrual pain. This gentle brew truly is a comfort.

3. Dandelion

Not just the bright coloured weeds in your garden, dandelions can be used to brew a useful and healthy tea. Packed with vitamins, and antioxidants; these pretty plants can help reduce water weight and promote liver health. Flushing out toxins and supporting kidney function. That’s a lot for a little flower.

4. Earl Grey

A popular blend in the UK, Earl Grey is a blend of black tea with oil of bergamot. With its unique scent profile, Earl Grey is rich in polyphenols which fight cell damage and disease. Helping to lower cholesterol, and improve heart health; this citrus flavoured choice might be the perfect ‘blend’ of health benefits.

5. Ginger Tea

A common remedy for coughs and colds, ginger is a wonderful natural remedy for boosting the immune system. With its warm spicy flavour, this tea also holds the secret to helping with nausea and sickness. A fantastic aid for pregnancy sickness and even chemotherapy sickness.

6. Kombucha

Perhaps the most distinctive of all the teas, kombucha is fizzy. This is because it’s fermented unlike the other dried alternatives. As an alternative to sugary, fizzy drinks, kombucha is an amazing low calorie, low sugar substitute. With health benefits such as anti-bacterial powers, and even containing probiotics accrued from the fermentation process as well as the antioxidants that black tea usually holds.

7. Peppermint

This minty remedy has been used for thousands of years in Europe and Asia for its health benefits. Supporting digestion, and alleviating stomach discomfort, this caffeine-free cuppa is the perfect beverage no matter the time of day. With its antispasmodic effect, this tea can aid menstrual cramps, lighten symptoms of IBS, all whilst leaving you with minty fresh breath.

8. Rooibos

This caffeine-free tea originating from South Africa is known for its red colour and earthy flavour. Containing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and organoprotective properties, this multi-faceted magical mug-full is excellent for health and well-being. Also helping to relieve stress, boost mood, and make sure you get that restful night sleep.

Bonus Tea: English Breakfast

The Nation’s Favourite – English Breakfast Tea – is a blend of black teas commonly Assam and Ceylon. But does this blend have healing properties too? Yes! Both teas contain high levels of antioxidants which reduce the risk of heart disease, as well as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. While also proving beneficial for gut heath and prevent the onset of dementia.  Even your favourite blend can have health benefits too.  

The Bottom Line

The world of tea is vast and flavourful, and when it comes to making a brew, how about trying something new? Treat your body to the health benefits that teas can offer. From antioxidants, anti-nausea, morning boosts, and relaxing sleep aids; there’s a blend for everyone. Make tea part of your wellness routine and enjoy the surprising benefits in every cup.