Good tasting herbal teas

Ginger Tea

Taste:Ginger is spicy, pungent, and slightly sweet.

There are many ways to consume ginger, and it is often used in Indian and Asian cuisines. People use ginger root as a marinade, to make tea, and for juice, and also consume it raw or pickled.Ginger tea is a spicy and flavorful drink that packs a punch of healthy, disease-fighting antioxidants (17).

It also helps fight inflammation and stimulates the immune system, but it’s most well known for being an effective remedy for nausea (18).

Lemon Balm Tea

Taste:Lemon balm is minty and refreshing.

A member of the mint family, lemon balm is native to Europe. It has been used for hundreds of years to reduce anxiety, promote sleep, and aid in digestion. Lemon balm is often used to make toothpastes, scented oils, and perfumes.Preliminary studies have found that lemon balm tea may improve antioxidant levels, heart and skin health and even aid in relieving anxiety.

 

Chrysanthemum tea

It has helped to lower blood pressure, cool the body, and reduce inflammation, all of which can help to induce calmness. The powerful antioxidants and minerals present in the tea can help your body better regulate itself and eliminate unnecessary stress hormones in the blood.It is also anti inflammatory, boosts immune system and improves the bone mineral density.

Taste:mildly sweet with an herbal honey note

Rose Hip Tea

Taste: bit of a tart, sweet and sour taste

Rose hip tea is made from the fruit of the rose plant.It is high in vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds. These plant compounds, in addition to certain fats found in rose hips, result in anti-inflammatory properties (55).Rose hip tea is high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Its anti-inflammatory properties may reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Studies have also found rose hips effective at fighting aging of the skin and reducing stomach fat.

 

Passionflower Tea

Taste:pleasantly grassy with notes of hay.
The leaves, stems and flowers of the passionflower plant are used to make passionflower tea.Passionflower tea seems to be a good choice when it comes to relieving anxiety and promoting calmness.

 

Cinnamon tea

 

Taste:Cinnamon has a robust taste with a sweet finish.

Cinnamon is a spice acquired from the soft, inner bark of a variety of tree species from the genus Cinnamomum that grow in Sri Lanka and South India.Research has shown that cinnamon is great for both the body and the mind. Especially in people of advanced age, cinnamon is known to clear the brain, improve cognitive speed, increase focus, and encourage the growth of neural pathways.

It is also very effective for calming an upset stomach, gas, and diarrhea, and improving digestive health.

Tip:can be used in cooking as a spice(curry anyone?)

Lemongrass tea

 

Taste:Lemongrass has a mildly sweet, citrus taste.

It helps the body rid itself of cholesterol, toxins, fats, and uric acid, which help lower blood pressure.

This herbal tea is also filled with antioxidants. It helps detoxify your body, which can help slow down the aging process and prevent cancer. Because it is a rich source of vitamins A and C, lemongrass is also great for the health of your skin and hair.

Hawthorn tea

Taste:Hawthorn is sweet and sour.

The antioxidants in hawthorn give it the ability to regulate blood pressure and heal skin ailments. Hawthorn contains fiber, making it beneficial for proper digestion.

Many people enjoy drinking hawthorn herbal tea because it provides an energy boost by expanding coronary blood vessels and stimulating blood circulation.

Hibiscus tea

Taste:Hibiscus has a tart and sweet taste, similar to cranberry.

Hibiscus contains anti-inflammatories and antioxidants that have several health benefits. It helps reduce blood pressure, fight cancer, decrease anxiety, and calm the nervous system. Hibiscus also promotes weight loss by reducing the body’s ability to absorb sugar.

Jasmine tea

Taste:Jasmine is aromatic and refreshing.The antioxidants in jasmine tea make it an effective weight loss aid. Because jasmine can increase your metabolism, it will lead to more effective exercise, and help your body absorb the nutrients it needs more efficiently. It also helps the body metabolize glucose, which is important in the prevention of diabetes.

The catechins that are in jasmine tea are heart-healthy and can help lower cholesterol. They can also decrease inflammation in your veins and arteries that could potentially lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Green tea

 

Taste:Green tea has been described as having a sweet, floral taste with bitter and slightly earthy undertone.

Benefits

Green tea has many benefits that keep it popular today. It keeps free radicals under control, reduces the risk of cancer, and helps prevent heart disease. Flavanoids, the antioxidants in green tea, can also prevent brain damage due to oxidative stress.

 

Sweet violet tea

Taste:Violet tastes sweet and floral.

Violet is one of the herbal tea remedies for severe headaches. When it is used in combination with other herbs, it can also be made into poultices for cancer, ulcers, and bedsores, or ointments for an itch.

 

Fennel tea

Taste:somewhat like licorice, with a relaxing scent and slightly bitter aftertaste.

Drinking fennel tea after meals can help balance the pH level in your stomach, which helps reduce acid reflux. It also acts as a diuretic, increasing urine flow, and has mild estrogen-like qualities that help increase menstrual flow.