Sipping a hot cup of tea is popular. RAZI KHAN tells you how switching to herbal is beneficial for one’s health
Herbal tea is a popular option amongst individuals who want to upkeep a naturally healthy lifestyle. Whether you want to warm-up in winters or you want to cool down in summers, herbal tea can be consumed all over the year to enjoy the medicinal benefits. Relaxations, pain reduction, improvement of immune system are some of the benefits that one can extract from herbal tea.
Helps to unwind
Tea is a popular choice when it comes to calming effects and has been enjoyed for centuries to deal with a long tiring day. Due to pressure and stress of everyday people have started taking medicinal supplements to cope.
Instead one can go for herbal blend to relax and rejuvenate their inner self and can enjoy the natural alternative to deal with stress and anxiety. Peppermint & chamomile tea will be a go to option to provide a holistic benefit to mind and body.
Boost the immune system
It’s a traditional thing to do — to sip a piping hot cup of tea when one is under the weather. Tulsi tea has been used in Ayurveda to boost the immune system, fight cough and cold and relieve body ache.
Herbal teas with the goodness of natural herbs fight infections as they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants as well as assist in strengthening immunity.
Improve the digestive system
Herbal teas with blends of digestion boosting herbs assist in gastro issues and fight indigestion. The warm blend breaks down fat into simple molecules and speeds up the process of digestion. One can have dandelion, chamomile, cinnamon, peppermint and ginger tea, if they want to prevent or cure bloating, vomiting or indigestion.
Anti-Ageing
We drink tea when we wake up, when we’re sick or even when curling up to a good book. A cup of tea is known for it’s relaxing effects, but it is also one of the best natural way for anti-aging remedy.
Herbal tea contains high amount of antioxidants, which helps in delaying the process of ageing. In fact, daily consumption of these concoctions can make your skin flawless and healthy.
Help in releasing stress and anxiety
Whenever we are stressed out, the first thing that comes to our mind is tea like chamomile as this tea helps soothe the mind by making it calm and relaxed. It can also act as a mild antidepressant for those who suffer from depression. It stimulates the brain to relieve stress and anxiety.
The writer is Tea Sommelier and Director, Sales & Marketing, Apeejay Tea Ltd