5 Different Types Of Detox Tea Recipes That Help You Win The War

1. Shuddhi Detox Tea Recipe

   It’s the simplest and quickest of all detox tea recipes ever. How? You’ll know in a while.

   Cook time – 2 minutes

   Ingredients

   • 1 cup of water
   • 1 tea bag of Teafloor’s Shuddhi Tea
   • Raw-honey (optional)

   Instructions

   • Take one tea bag and place it in a cup.
   • Add a cup of boiling water to it.
   • Let the tea infuse for a minute.
   • Remove the tea bag, add honey if you wish and serve hot.

   The pyramid shaped tea bag helps release the goodness of stinging nettle, lemon peel and cranberries easily. With green tea playing a big role, this detox tea recipe helps a great deal to detoxify your body of all the sins.

2. Apple Cinnamon Green Detox Tea Recipe

   With this detox tea recipe, you get to enjoy a fruity and spicy melange that claims your senses with its flavour and aroma while cleansing your system.

   Cook time – 5 minutes

   Ingredients

   • 3 cups of water
   • Teafloor’s apple cinnamon green tea
   • Half an inch piece of ginger
   • Pepper

   Instructions

   • Boil 3 cups of water in a pot.
   • Put 2 spoons of Apple cinnamon green tea leaves and a piece of ginger in it.
   • Add some pepper to taste.
   • Let the tea and the spices steep for at least 5 minutes.
   • Warm a cup of tea with boiling water.
   • Strain your brew in this warmed cup using a fine mesh sieve.

   The tea is ready to be enjoyed!

   With a hint of hibiscus, this Apple cinnamon green detox tea recipe makes us the go-to fruity and flowery brew. It not only helps detox your body, but also your brain of all the negativities by its peaceful aura.

   

3. Lemon Ginger Detox Tea Recipe

   Ginger is one natural detoxifier that also suppresses your appetite. This helps you avoid introducing harmful chemicals and toxic fat in the body that comes from excessive food. Lemon does a similar job of shrinking your stomach while helping you with detoxification through its richness in vitamin C. This detox tea recipe uses both of these powerful compounds.

   Cook time – 5 minutes

   Ingredients

   • 2 cups of water
   • Teafloor’s lemon ginger green tea
   • Lemon juice
   • Raw-honey (optional)

   Instructions

   • Boil water in a kettle.
   • Place the lemon ginger green tea leaves in an infuser in your favourite mug.
   • Pour boiling water into the mug and let the leaves steep for at least 5 minutes.
   • Top it with lemon juice.
   • Serve with raw-honey if you find it bitter.

   As a side note, you should keep in mind that honey might disrupt the process of detoxification. So, it is always better to avoid it.

4. Turmeric Detox Tea Recipe

   This detox tea recipe makes us a melange of turmeric, lemongrass and bergamot, which includes the spicy goodness of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom as well. All these, especially the turmeric, help improve liver function and induce an enchanting glow on your skin.

   Cook time – 5 minutes

   Ingredients

   • 2 cups of water
   • Teafloor’s turmeric herbal tea tisane
   • Black Pepper
   • Lemon juice (optional)

   Instructions

   • Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.
   • Add the turmeric herbal tea tisane to boiling water.
   • Add some black pepper.
   • Let the brew steep for at least 5 minutes.
   • Warm your favourite mug with boiling water.
   • Strain the elixir in this warmed mug using a fine mesh sieve.
   • Finally, add some lemon juice if you wish to.

   Wait no more! Grab the mug and let the goodness seep into your body while getting rid of all the bad stuff in there.

5. Hibiscus Detox Tea Recipe

   Hibiscus is said to have diuretic properties, which makes you use the flush more often and gives toxins a path to leave the body. Also, the antioxidants in hibiscus tea protect the liver from damage. This is necessary because the liver plays a major role in filtering out and detoxifying the blood of material that is not meant for our bodies. This detox tea recipe will help you utilise all these benefits.

   Cook time – 5 minutes

   Ingredients

   • 2 cups of water
   • Teafloor’s hibiscus herbal tea tisane

   Instructions

   • Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.
   • Add the hibiscus herbal tea tisane to boiling water.
   • Let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
   • Warm a lovely mug with boiling water.
   • Strain your brew in this warmed mug using a fine-mesh sieve.

   Now that you have accomplished making this flowery detox tea recipe, sip it through while killing those demons inside.

   With tisanes having a plus point of being caffeine-free, all 5 of these detox teas are sure to help your body accelerate its detoxifying process and help you get an embellishing clear skin with a healthy body.

   Grab your favourite detox tea today from Teafloor’s wide range of teas and try out the detox tea recipe you liked.

   Also, don’t forget to tell us about your favourite detox tea recipe down in the comments below.

Lakshmi Jaisimha

I write to fulfill your appetite for thought, to get only in return your smile.

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So, what are these amazing benefits of wellness teas and what can we gain from them? Well, a quick read is all you need to find out.

Amazing Benefits of Wellness Teas and What We Can Gain From Them

1. Cleanse and Detox
   Stinging nettle, turmeric, peppermint and ginger are the top herbs which when fused with green tea cleanse our bodies throughout. Such detoxifying benefits of wellness tea can be credited to the rich presence of polyphenols and catechins in green tea leaves along with the nutrient rich herbs. Shuddhi, Teafloor’s detox specialist brings you these benefits of wellness tea in every cup.
   
2. Recollect Your Composure
   The blissful aroma with the fine flavour are amongst the fondest of benefits of wellness tea to relish. Accompanying these, the fact that you aren’t dumping any crap into your body, rather a healthful infusion, will help you out of any maddening situation showing you the path towards sani-tea.
3. Buoy Up Your Immune System
   Being rich in polyphenols and various other nutrients that come from the herbs, the benefits of wellness tea are proven by your invigorated immune system. Immunity system of the body plays the most important role in protecting body against various viruses including Coronavirus. Indian Ayurvedic system has a good understanding of various herbs and spices that help building up the immunity system. Our ImmuneG+ and ImmuneCV tea are based upon the same Ayurvedic formulations, and solely focuses on strengthening the immunity system of the body.
4. Improve Digestion
   Herbs like cinnamon, chamomile, turmeric, ginger and peppermint when infused with green tea leaves that are rich in antioxidants prove immensely beneficial in improving digestion. Nowadays, since most people suffer from digestive issues, these benefits of wellness tea can be taken advantage of by all, to make way into wellness. Our DigestG+ and  Trupti are delightful blend which you could try for this purpose.
5. Bid Goodbye to the Heartless Heart Diseases
   Oxidative damage to cholesterol particles in the blood is a factor that leads to progression of heart disease. This is taken care of by the antioxidants present in green tea and herbs like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger. Our CardioG+ and BPG+ also help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in control. Such therapeutic benefits of wellness tea are exactly what heart patients need.
6. Sleep Peacefully Every Night
   Benefits of wellness tea like that of helping with insomnia come from the exotic herbs like chamomile, passion flower, ashwagandha, lavender and peppermint. Plus, the relaxing effects of green tea, help one fall into a peaceful deep slumber naturally. Thus, making wellness teas like Teafloor’s Nidra, an effective swap for addictive sleeping pills.
7. Improve Hair and Skin Health
   Amongst the dozens of benefits of wellness tea, better skin and hair health is adored quite well. Herbs like chamomile, cinnamon, turmeric, hibiscus, ginger and lavender along with the extensive amount of polyphenols present in green tea get you that supple skin and strong hair you always wanted. You can try our Skin and Hair tea which is a blend of Assam Green Superfine tea with Orange Peel, Rose Petals, Kudzu Root, Rooibos, Shilajit etc.
8. Stay Conveniently Addicted to Caffeine
   The best way to uncuff yourself from caffeine addiction is not to cut it off altogether, but reduce it to the healthiest level possible. Nowadays, this is one of the most popular benefits of wellness tea as the young populace is suffering from caffeine addiction while being aware of its demerits. Knowing about the measly amounts of caffeine in wellness tea, the concoction has become their go-to solution.
9. Prevent Diabetes
   The benefits of wellness tea also include the power to fight against the epidemic disease of diabetes. The antioxidants present in green tea work against oxidative damage, which is said to be linked with the disease. Besides, herbs like cinnamon and ginger are scientifically proven to lower blood sugar levels. This makes wellness teas a must try for diabetic patients. Our DiabG+ is a blend of Green tea with Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar), Vijaysar, Jamun Seed, Cumin, Giloy and other herbs that are generally used for type-2 diabetes.
10. Reduce the Risk of Cancer
    Being rich in polyphenols and catechins which protect cells from damage, all wellness teas are known for their anti-carcinogenic properties. Thereby, prove a great help in reducing risks of many types of cancers like gastric, lung, prostate and skin. Such benefits of wellness tea, under proper medical supervision, prove a boon to those who feel prone to cancer.
11. Manage Your Weight
    Green tea’s catechins along with herbs like dandelion, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and fenugreek help in breaking down of fat, thus helping one maintain their weight. From all the benefits of wellness tea, this one is the most pronounced and the most benefited from. To start availing these benefits of wellness tea quickly, Teafloor’s Spoorti can prove to be a great help to you.
12. Keep a Check on Dental Health
    There is an abundance of benefits of wellness tea solely for the mouth. The rich amount of catechins in a cup, with their antibacterial properties act as microscopic plaque eliminators. From cavities to periodontal disease, they help prevent all. Thanks to its antiviral, anti-carcinogenic and antifungal properties, the tea also assists in the prevention of oral cancer.
13. Sharpen Your Brain
    Herbs like rosemary, ashwagandha, peppermint along with the apt amount of caffeine present in green tea help stimulate the brain cells and improve brain function. Such benefits of wellness teas cannot be ignored in this day and age where distractions like social media keep the brain busy and make it inefficient.

With a myriad of benefits of wellness tea to avail, the top 13 deserved a special mention. These, besides the various other benefits of wellness tea can be taken full advantage of by developing a good habit of consuming at least two cups daily for better nourishment and advancement of your body, mind and soul.

Lakshmi Jaisimha

I write to fulfill your appetite for thought, to get only in return your smile.

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Though the origins of tea are shrouded in mystery and myths, the one confirmed factor is that tea originated in ancient China, somewhere around the time of the mythological emperor, Shennong. According to the world-renowned lore, during 2737 BC, a few stray leaves floated into Emperor Shennong’s warm cup of water, thereby changing its flavour and colour. Fascinating the emperor with its peculiar aroma, tea was made a part of his daily research and study into medicinal plants.

Due to the cultural significance of tea, especially in Chinese history, the origin stories are either royal or religious. Though every legend associated with tea is speculative, there is no doubt that tea traditions have been ingrained in every nation where this beverage is popular.

8 Unique Tea Traditions from Around the World

1. Morocco

Traditional to the greater Maghreb region, Moroccan tea is a central ingredient to the social life of Morocco. Originally called the Maghrebi Mint tea or the Touareg and Sahrawi mint tea, this beverage is popular worldwide as the Moroccan Mint tea. In Morocco, the tea traditions around this tea are rather peculiar. Poured from a height into a slim, delicate glasses, this tea is served to the guest thrice. They say that the tea tastes different each time. A feature rightly composed into a local proverb- ‘The first glass is as gentle as life, the second is as strong as love, the third is as bitter as death.’

2. India

Tea is a beverage that probably runs in India’s vein. Being one of the largest producers and consumers of tea, there is no doubt that there are unique tea traditions all over India surrounding the practice of enjoying a hot cup. No matter the weather, masala chai is a staple in the busy streets of India. Prepared with a blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom etc. the local vendors generally sell tea in earthen clay cups known as kulhads. These kulhads enhance the flavour of the tea, giving it a smokey and earthy feel. Although regional recipes vary, this spicy tea is such a quintessential element of daily life that is sipped on the go, offered to houseguests, and found for sale on nearly every street.

3. Russia

Interestingly, tea traditions in Russia were developed during its slow days when food and drinks were prepared at once to feed as many as possible. This gave rise to the zavarka. A concentrated loose leaf tea brew, the zavarka is prepared in a container called samovar. The black tea brew is generally extremely strong and poured into mugs to serve. However, this serving was never a full mug, but barely an inch or less. Later, it is diluted with warm water, according to the guest’s needs. According to Russian tradition, serving the zavarka without any cookies or crackers is considered to be serving the brew ‘naked’ which is criticised as rude in the local culture.

4. Japan

Much like China, this island nation hosts an elaborate tea ceremony with names like Chanoyu, Sado, or Ocha. The ceremony involves ritualized preparation, presentation, and consumption of tea. Though tea was introduced in Japan in the 12th century by Chinese monks, Japanese tea principles were codified in the 16th century by Sen Rikyū, making Japanese tea principles a ubiquitous part of their culture. Traditionally, tea ceremonies are held in tatami-floored teahouses, where everything from the flower arrangements to the proper use of tea-making equipment and gestures are carried out through prescribed practices. Matcha powder, made of ground green tea leaves, is used to brew a frothy, ethereal tea which is served with sweets like Mochi, Wagashi, etc.

5. Argentina

This South American country has a special tea of its own known as the ‘Yerba Mate’. Named after its titular herb, this tisane is also known as the ‘drink of gods’. Prepared in a small pot or a dried calabaza gourd, it is drunk with the help of a straining straw called the ‘bombilla’. The tisane device is revived with more hot water and passed around a gathering with the idea that the people will share a bond over the tea. However, to say ‘thank you’ while passing this around is considered a refusal to drink and therefore, considered an insult. Another insult is stirring the drink, as it seems to question the abilities of the tea brewer.

6. South Korea

In South Korea, the tea ceremony is known as ‘dado’, which literally translates to ‘the way of tea’. A tradition that is over a thousand years old, the Korean tea ceremony is extremely soothing and relaxing, in contrast to the fast-paced Korean lifestyle. The tea culture in South Korea is loved so much, that every year, in May, a tea festival is held in Boseong, one of the largest tea producers of South Korea. The Boseong Green Tea festival allows tea lovers to enjoy carefully choreographed tea ceremonies. It is an integral part of the Korean culture, and a way of preserving their historical art, music, culture and clothing.

7. Iran

The popularity of tea spread down the Silk Road in the late 15th Century which ignited the rise of tea houses in the Middle East known as ‘Chaikhanehs’. Soon, by the late 20th Century, the Iranians began growing their own variety of black tea, turning tea into a staple social requirement. To welcome guests, a silver tray is used to carry the drink, along with a bright yellow rock-like candy called ‘nabat’. Tea is such an integral part of the Iranian social life that there is always a kettle on the stove. Tea is served extremely strong here and instead of adding sugar into the beverage, people are encouraged to keep a cube of sugar between their teeth and drink the brew through it.

8. Malaysia

“Teh Tarik” or pulled tea is a Malaysian delight, prepared with black tea, sugar and condensed milk. However, it isn’t the peculiar presence of condensed milk in the tea that makes it special, but the way it is mixed. Malaysian brewers pour the beverage back and forth between mugs, adding cool air to the body of the tea, which makes it light and frothy. The showmanship that accompanies the preparation of this tea is also one of a kind. The customers get to witness an excellent and energetic dance during the process of the Teh Tarik being mixed, without a single drop being spilt.

Reviving Centuries Old Tea Traditions

Tea drinking rituals and histories are so diverse that they remind us that tea is so much more than a beverage that quenches our thirst or keeps us warm. The cultural differences that influence our tea traditions have come back in vogue.

The recent deep dive into lifestyle trends have led to newfound importance of tea. The immense importance that antioxidants play in the prevention of several diseases has made tea not just a part of our regular social lives, but also our recreational times.

Tea is now a stylish, healthy alternative to numerous beverages like coffee and soda, for it is fat and calorie free, natural and free of additives. In fact, several other industries like cosmetics, skincare and perfumes have developed new products that incorporate the benefits of tea into them.

By reigniting the interest in age-old tea traditions, we are not only paying tribute to this ancient beverage but also enlightening others about what this drink brings to the table with its varied benefits and flavours.

Abhishek Dixit

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According to popular belief, herbal teas are commonly known as Tisanes (pronounced as ti-zahn). However, tisanes are not entirely teas, since they are not prepared from the camellia sinensis plant. Tisanes are prepared with the help of various parts of varieties of plants and shrubs. Herbal tea, on the other hand, it a category that houses both tisanes as well as green teas with infused herbs and plants. The combination of tea and various parts of a plant- bark, stems, leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots- give rise to the infusion. While tisanes have zero caffeine content (except for the Yerba Mate tisane), herbal green teas are low on caffeine.

The History of Herbal Tea

For centuries, healing herbal teas have been used in traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicines to treat symptoms of various health-related problems. What started as an accidental infusion in the 2737 BC, has turned into a popular trend in lifestyle that people use to detox, relax, induce sleep and treat colds and flues.

The earliest written record of tisanes is in the medical book of Hua T’o, a Chinese surgeon and physician. Hua T’o was the first known medical practitioner to create herbal concoctions for his medical practices. Some herbal teas also originated in 1550 BC, from Egypt. Chamomile was popularly used to honour the gods, embalm the dead and cure the sick. Similarly, herbs like dill and basil were used in mild herbal tea concoctions for digestion and heart problems.

It wasn’t until 1070 BC that herbal tea became an actual beverage of enjoyment. Following the import of tea from China into Western Europe by the Portuguese, in the 16th Century, tea and herbal tea have not seen even a single low point in their popularity.

Even today, herbal tea continues to evolve into a lifestyle trend, pitched as a successful ‘wellness reinforcer’. In fact, with the herbal tea benefits and variety, it has become the millennial’s go-to drink for most occasions.

Types of Herbal Tea

Herbal tea comes in a wide range of tastes and flavours that make a tempting alternative to sugary beverages. Made from dried fruits, flowers, spices or herbs, sometimes infused with green tea, herbal tea draws its strengths from various parts of the plants used in it to deliver flavour, aroma and beneficial properties to its drinker. Here are a few types of herbal teas, based on their composition.

1. Roots: Considered the lifeline of a plant, roots draw the nutrients from the soil to deliver to the entire plant body. They are thick and fibrous in texture and house a micro-culture of organisms, insects and nutrients. Roots absorb nutrients from the soil and store them during winters until they are harvested in the dry spring season. They can either be hung to dry or dried in a dehydrator. A lot of times, roasted dried roots are used as a caffeine substitute in tisanes. Examples of root-based herbal tea include mulethi, ginger, burdock root, chicory root, dandelion root etc.

2. Bark: Barks are also responsible for carrying nourishment to the various parts of the plant. Although not a commonly used ingredient, barks of various plants are very famous in herbal tea. Each variety of bark imparts a unique flavour to the infusion. However, it shouldn’t be harvested without professional care, otherwise, it may hamper the growth of the tree. Only professionally harvested farmed tree bark should be bought from the market. Examples of prominent bark based herbal tea are cinnamon, wild cherry, willow bark, slippery elm, etc.

3. Flowers: Fresh or dried flowers and their petals are a common ingredient for herbal tea. They are used because they add colour and flavour to the blend. Considered the most delicate part of the plant, they are packed with antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory in nature. Plus, they contribute to the visual appeal of the herbal blend. Examples of flower based herbal tea include rose, jasmine, chamomile, hibiscus, elderflower, red clover, lavender, etc.

4. Leaves: Apart from the use of the leaves of camillia sinensis in herbal tea, leaves of various other plants are potent in sugar, proteins and enzymes. Leaves also release flavours and aromas that are calming and invigorating for the drinker. A few examples of leaf-based herbal tea are mint, tulsi, rooibos, vervain, lemon balm, yerba mate, etc.

5. Fruits and Seeds: These are the parts in a herbal tea that add not only texture but a fruity or tangy flavour to the blend. Fruits and seeds are full of vitamins and minerals, potent in health-boosting properties. They enhance the healing effects of herbal tea while also add to its taste. Few examples of fruits and seeds based herbal tea are strawberries, blueberries, cardamom, fennel, pomegranate, vanilla, lemon, orange etc.

Herbal Tea Benefits – a concoction for good health

Herbal tea is known to be a wellness tonic. A variety of infusions of herbal tea soothe and heal the body and mind, whereas, it’s aroma can evoke the sense of smell and positive emotions. While the list of herbal tea benefits is quite long, there are a few mainstream ones that cannot be ignored.

1. Aid in Digestion: When speaking of herbal tea benefits, it is important to mention first and foremost about how it aids in digestion. Teas with ginger, liquorice (mulethi), wild cherry, cinnamon, cardamom, hibiscus and fennel are all advantageous for digestion. Herbal tea used as digestive aids are often smooth in texture and soothing for the palate. Though they can be taken at any time, these teas are best consumed after a meal for performing their function.

2. Help in Body Detox: One of the most commonly known herbal tea benefits is detoxing. These teas help detox the body by binding unwanted chemicals and heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium and lead and expel them from the body. They cleanse the liver of free radicals and remove unwanted agents through the gastronomical tract. Some of the classic detox blends include ginger, liquorice, stinging nettle, cranberries, lemon peels, etc.

3. Avert Coughs and Colds: The cold-busting herbal tea benefits include soothing the throat, clearing heavy and mild chest congestion, control cold symptoms such as fever, etc. While many expect such an herbal tea to be bitter and medicinal tasting, these infusions are rather fragrant with ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, rose, tulsi, moringa, vervain etc. They each contribute in their way to relieve symptoms of cough and cold, while also helping boost the body’s immunity.

4. Influence the Body’s Beauty: Out of all herbal tea benefits, this one has given rise to a trend called, ‘beauty blends’. Herbal teas for skin, nails and hair often contribute to better blood circulation and skin elasticity. Ingredients like rose petals, chamomile and lime have an invigorating effect on the skin. Some herbal blends contain vegetative silica which improves the overall condition of hair and skin.

5. Calms the Body and Mind: An effect to calm and relieve stress is one of the essential herbal tea benefits in today’s time. Teas that have such an effect are generally aromatic. This is because fragrances play an important part in the treatment of stress, anxiety and insomnia. Classic ingredients such as chamomile, lavender, vervain and tulsi have mildly sedative and generally soothing qualities.

6. Helps Relieve Joint Ailments: Ingredients with anti-inflammatory qualities are beneficial for treating arthritis and other joint problems. They can substantially reduce swelling while easing the pain as well. Herbal tea ingredients like ginger, turmeric, cranberries and blueberries are helpful in relieving symptoms of arthritis and joint pain.

Plants have a number of medicinal properties that can be used to help treat various ailments. By combining them with green tea, or in the form of tisanes, we achieve a concoction that is high in antioxidants, vitamin c, carotenoids, etc. Herbal tea benefits not only the mind and body, but are also a delectable experience for your taste buds.

Abhishek Dixit

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