Six (6) teas I always have in my pantry ☕ 🍵

Hello everyone!

As I told you in my previous post: Effective ways to treat cellulite, I don't like the smell of coffee.  As a matter of fact, I never drank a sip of coffee in my life!  Conversely, I do love teas; I try to drink 3 to 4 cups a day.  But which teas or tisanes you might ask - there are so many to choose from.  

True teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant, while a herbal infusion, or tisane is any plant-derived drink other than true tea.  From berry blends to green tea to Earl Grey, the many versions of chai, black, breakfast, and whatever else.  There are so many options.

Healthy teas are nothing new to the world, but culturally, many of us have forgotten how to use them.  Irrespective of how we feel about holistic medicine, the power of tea is undeniable.

These are the 6 teas I always have in my pantry and a little information about their benefits…

Green

Let me start with one of the most well-known teas.  Essentially, green tea provides an overall health boost, which is what makes it so popular.  Full of powerful antioxidants, it strengthens our immune system, preventing and inhibiting health problems.  Green tea has a range of possible health benefits.  It can help us feel better, lose weight, and lower our risk of chronic diseases!  You may want to consider making green tea a regular part of your life.

Peppermint

Again, this tea is nothing unusual for tea drinkers.  While the refreshing taste is a worthy enough reason, peppermint tea offers other benefits worth noting, such as fresher breath, better digestion, and reduced pain from headaches.  It can also calm nausea.  Peppermint tea also has antibacterial properties.  

Rooibos

Rooibos tea is also known as red tea or red bush tea.  Rooibos is a herbal tea and is not related to green or black tea. Because rooibos tea is naturally caffeine-free, it's an excellent alternative to black or green tea.  Rooibos also has lower tannin levels than regular black or green tea.  It is full of powerful antioxidants, which may offer health benefits.  It’s praised for general immune boosting but has also gathered particular attention for its anti-ageing properties.  When applied topically, it can help with skin concerns such as acne and eczema.  Due to high levels of the antioxidant glutathione, rooibos is also great for body detoxification.  This is my favourite tea!

Chamomile

Chamomile is another very popular herbal tea.  It’s the perfect night-time beverage; it has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs.  Chamomile contains amino acids that relax the body and relieve stress.  Several studies have also linked chamomile tea to reduced severity of menstrual cramps.

Fennel

Originally native to the Mediterranean, it grows all over the world and has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant.  According to herbalists, the fennel seed is an effective aid to digestion.  It can help the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal system relax and reduce gas, bloating, and stomach cramps.  The anti-inflammatory properties in fennel can help relax the muscles in the uterus relieving cramps and discomfort during menstruation.  Since fennel can relax your muscles you may feel more ready for bed after drinking it.  Ancient remedies called for the use of fennel to treat insomnia.  It increases the antioxidants in the body and may also act as a diuretic.

Ginger

A spicy beverage, ginger tea is a warming, invigorating, caffeine-free alternative, which has numerous health benefits.  To be honest, I don’t like the taste of ginger but my mum loves it!  Research has suggested that ginger consumption can be protective against heart disease.  Ginger tea may also help alleviate headaches, menstrual cramps, sore muscles, and other types of pain.  It’s believed that the antioxidants in ginger can help strengthen your immunity and reduce stress.

These teas and infusions have many more health benefits, but it is impossible for me to list all of them in one blog post.  Stock up your kitchen pantry with these teas and tisanes to experience the health benefits behind simple, herbal remedies that have been used for centuries.

Are you a tea or herbal tea drinker?  What are your favourite infusions?