11 Herbal And Medicinal Teas To Improve Your Health

The benefits of drinking tea have been known for thousands of years. First mentions of tea date back to 59 BC China where it was vastly used as a medicinal drink. During the rule of the Tang dynasty drinking tea became a trend that spread all over China and quickly took over other East Asian countries. Europe got the taste of Chinese tea blends only in the 16th century. It was brought to European countries by Portuguese merchants and priests. Now India and China are the biggest suppliers of teas in the world, but there are some other drinks as well that we call ‘teas’ that possess some outstanding medicinal qualities, as well as taste. Here are 11 herbal and medicinal teas to improve your health.

 

 

Green Tea
Green tea is known for its calming and relaxing properties. It is a powerful antioxidant and has high levels of caffeine, which makes it a powerful metabolism booster and a great drink to start the day. It also promotes cell growth and can become a great dietary supplement if you want to shed some pounds. It’s best to use water no more than 170 degrees to prepare green tea, otherwise it loses most of its health benefits.

 

 

White Tea
Being the least oxidized of all teas, the leaves of white tea possess special antibacterial properties and are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Because it’s the least processed tea out of the whole bunch, it has the lowest caffeine levels, so you can easily drink it throughout the day as much as you want.

 

Black Tea
Not many people realize that green tea and black tea are basically the same leaf that has been exposed to oxygen for a longer period of time (hence, the black color of the leaves). Black tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world due to its taste and the ability to lower heart disease risk as well as boost the immune system. It’s also high on caffeine and will help you start the day in the morning.

 

 

Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea tastes amazingly and is good both cold and hot, with a hint or lemon and honey in it. It’s known to relieve stomach cramps and pains and improve digestion altogether. It also helps flush out toxins from your body and can greatly reduce stress levels, especially if taken before sleep. You can use both dried leaves and fresh ones from the plant, which you can easily grow yourself.

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