Herbal Tea Overview
Herbal teas are commonly known as functional and botanical blends. They generally contain little to zero “true” tea: black, green, white, etc. Peppermint tea is a notable example of a common functional tea that has aided upset stomachs for hundreds of years. In addition, most functional teas are almost all caffeine free. The exception is the few with small amounts of “true” tea and or yerba mate. Our blog below provides more information on functional tea benefits for you and any ailments you may want to alleviate with tea!
We blend over thirty unique botanical blends, and half of them are created with the intention to aid in a specific restorative process. Functional tea benefits are far reaching. Here are five functional teas that cover a wide range of common conditions everyone experiences.
Functional Teas to Try
Have a headache? This functional blend utilizes white willow bark, the original aspirin, as a primary ingredient to stop headaches. Other ingredients include feverfew, yarrow root, and lemon verbena to compliment the willow bark properties and help enhance taste.
Skin Glow Detoxifies the body and improves circulation. Zesty citrus flavors with hints of honey allow this herbal blend to taste superb and aid in overall skin health.
Stress Less Take the calming process of preparing a cup of tea and combine it with a blend that focuses on using the adaptogenic ashwagandha properties to alleviate stress… Goodbye anxiety. Earthen malt flavors blended to a satisfying indigo color.
Turmeric Twirl Similar in function to our Joint Peace Tea, but very different in flavor, this blend highlights the anti-inflammatory nature turmeric and rooibos provide. If you simply love the taste or desire the side effects, all enjoy this spice-lovers utopia’s benefits.
No Thyme for Cold & Flu A botanical blend that packs a punch during cold and flu season. Thyme is the prominent ingredient, known for clearing the respiratory tract and acting as a decongestant. It is a powerful antiseptic – antiviral, anti fungal, antimicrobial, and antibiotic. Licorice is included to help clear the respiratory tract, and to aid in indigestion. Elderberry, echinacea and marshmallow root are also featured in this blend to boost the immune system. It has a thyme forward flavor and finishes with sweet licorice lingering on your tongue. While it has a ton of medicinal properties, you won’t know it with its glorious flavor!
A Healthy Lifestyle
Understand that tea promotes a healthy, wholesome lifestyle, devoid of jitters, caffeine crashing, and stress. Functional teas cannot guarantee immediate results. Just like brewing tea takes time, sometimes so do the benefits of drinking it. Not every botanical blend has a specific function in mind either. Some are simply created to capture a flavor and taste good. That is why we have separated them on our website.
Lastly, we acknowledge the recommended brew times for all of our teas, but with regards to our functional blends, longer brewing times may be suggested to provide more potent effects. Longer steeping times for botanicals maximizes on the benefits-including minerals, proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants. Read more about it at Fresh Cup.
So get steeping and sipping your way to a life that utilizes herbal tea!
Written by Adam Lunday
