Herbal Teas
Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Since ancient times many cultures have adopted this drink for its pleasant flavors, its energizing effects, and for its many medicinal properties. But not all teas are the same and each has its own unique qualities.
1. Black Tea
- Contains exceptionally high levels of antioxidant the arubigins
- Regular intake can reduce risk of cancer
- Can reduce risk of stroke
- Can reduce clotting of arteries
- Helps sooth the digestive tract
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Can improve breathing in asthmatics
- Steep for 15 min to alleviate diarrhea (no sugar)
- Helps maintain normal blood pressure
- Helps improve circulation
2. Chamomile Tea
- Contains antioxidant flavanoids
- Often used as a muscle relaxant
- Helps alleviate menstrual cramps
- Helps alleviate discomfort of allergies
- Used topically for dressing burns
- Beneficial or skin irritations
- Can be taken internally or topically for acne
- Helps stimulate immune system
- Helps fight infections during colds
- Helps relax nerves
3. Green Tea
- Contains exceptionally high levels of antioxidant catechin
- Regular intake can reduce risk of cancer
- Can benefit those with rheumatoid arthritis
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Can benefit those with cardiovascular disease
- Can help fight infections
- Known to stimulate impaired immune function
- Can help dieters burn extra calories
- Helps prevent food poisoning
- Help prevent plaque and tooth decay
4. Oolong Tea
- Contains exceptionally high levels of antioxidant polyphenols
- Regular intake can enhance metabolism and prevent obesity
- Helps prevent tooth decay
- Can alleviate skin conditions like eczema
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Rejuvenates internal organs
- Helps prevent hardening of the arteries
- Helps prevent bad breath
- Helps fight flu virus
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
5. Rooibos (Red) Tea
- Rich in antioxidants
- Regular intake may help prevent cancer
- Found to interfere with skin cancer cell production
- May reduce risk heart attack and stroke
- Helps prevent DNA damage
- Enhances detoxifying enzymes in the liver
- Helps relieve constipation
- Helps alleviate inflammatory skin conditions
- Alleviates infant milk allergies
6. Rosebud Tea
- Rich in essential oils
- Helps improve circulation
- Known to promote a healthy heart
- Known to sooth the nerves
- Helps sooth the mind
- Alleviates stress and nervous tension
- Known to sooth mild sore throat
- Can ease stomach bloating
- Used with brown sugar and red wine for menstrual pain
7. Ginseng Tea
- Improves mental functioning and alertness
- Enhances immune system
- Improves circulation
- Increases resistance to stress induced illness
- Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetics
- Regular intake significantly reduces risk of cancer
- Can benefit cases of impotence
- Alleviate digestive disorders
- Helps regulate high blood pressure
- Alleviates many skin disorders
8. Yerba Mate
- Rich in antioxidiants
- Good for detoxification
- Enhances immune function
- May reduce risk of cancer
- Improves digestive function
- Increases mental focus
- Relaxes muscles
- Helps alleviate allergies
- Helps burn calories in dieters
- May reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
I like the loose leaf tea, personally. Many claim that you get more benefit from the loose leafs. I ordered these silicone tea infusers from Avon and they work well. I took one to work to keep there and I use the other one at home. I found them on other sites for twice the price.
They also have some pretty cool infuser pots for a reasonable price -- less than other sites. Since I like peach tea, the flavor infuser pitcher is perfect for me. Click on picture to see close up.
You can order them from this link:
Avon Silicone Infusers and Infuser Teapots
If that doesn't work for you, use this link and click on "shop now" and search for the word infuser.
My Avon
A few good sites for herbal tea are:
Herbal Tea Remedy
Mountain Rose Herbs
Fantes
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