Tea types that are beneficial to your health

You have had your dinner and taken your evening shower. Your back still aches from a long day of work or just the anxiety that comes with day-to-day tasks. The perfect way to relax your body and mind anytime of the day, is to indulge in a good cup of tea. Tea is known for its calming and detoxing agents, which not only leave your body feeling relaxed, but have the potential to benefit your skin too.

Here are some relaxing tea types to try out:

Chamomile tea

Famous for its ability to make you sleepy which is ideal for preparing you for a good night’s rest, chamomile tea is the perfect tea to have before bed. Its apigenin, a chemical structure can induce sleepiness when it binds with the main inhibitory neurotransmitter of the brain – GABA. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, then this tea blend could be your long term solution. Sometimes blended with various fruity flavours like citrus or leaves like mint, chamomile is best served with a teaspoon of honey, for just a little flavour. Alternatively, its natural leafy flavour is favourable to many.

Peppermint tea

If you are a lover of the leafy green and refreshing smell and taste of tea, then this blend is the perfect cuppa for you. Known for relieving inflammatory cases such as menstrual cramps and headaches, peppermint tea also helps to relax your brain, making it yet another great tea to help with sleep. Drinking it in place of coffee in the morning can also help with sustaining your energy levels throughout the day, making it the perfect blend for people with caffeine intolerance.

Rooibos tea

Rooibos has been the go-to cuppa for years. Grown specifically at Cederberg, a mountainous region in the Western Cape, this local and ancient tea is perfect for refreshment. Served with milk as a creamy and sweet beverage or black with honey and lemon, the versatility of this blend is what makes it the famous and favourite tea that it is. To switch it up in summer, ice tea can also be made from this delicacy, by just cooling it by adding ice or refrigerating it, this tea can be consumed on any occasion to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Green tea

The slightly bitter taste of this blend has the potential to make your first experience the last, but it is the great after-effects that will keep you coming back for more. With just a dash of honey, green tea has the potential to instantaneously be your favourite tea. Rich in health benefits like the prevention of cardiovascular disease and improved brain function, this tea comes highly recommended for regular consumption.

Different types of tea blends can be beneficial to our health. Whether you are drinking it for health benefits or just for refreshment, be sure to try out the above-listed teas.