Nothing beats cozying up on a cold winter’s day under a comfy blanket with a warm mug of your favorite herbal tea.
As an infusion of leaves, seeds, roots, or bark, herbal teas come steeped with plenty of natural medicinal benefits, vitamins, and minerals.
Herbal teas work to naturally relieve ailments, from stomachaches and headaches, to skin conditions and high blood pressure.
Here are some delicious herbal teas to help whatever ails you!
Chamomile tea
Helpful for treating insomnia, chamomile tea works as an efficient sleep aid because it calms the mind.
The tea, made from flowers, also aids in digestion. Chamomile includes antibacterial properties that make it effective against coughs and fevers.
With Egyptian origins, chamomile tea does not contain caffeine and offers a light, sweet taste with hints of apple.
Peppermint tea
When you have a stomachache, reach for some peppermint tea, which relieves the symptoms of stomach pain and spasms. Peppermint tea rids your stomach of gas, bloating, cramping, and indigestion.
This herbal remedy also helps subside nausea, coating your stomach and giving you instant relief. Peppermint tea has a relaxing and familiar aroma with a light and minty taste.
Rooibos tea
For an herbal tea full of health benefits, brew a cup of rooibos tea, known for its antioxidant properties. Made from the leaves of the rooibos, or red bush plant, this tea comes from South Africa.
Rooibos tea helps with skin conditions like eczema and comes high in vitamin C. A naturally decaffeinated drink, rooibos tea is full of indulgent flavor.
Ginger tea
Tea infused with ginger root is full of disease-fighting antioxidants. This spicy tea cures queasiness and upset stomachs due to motion sickness, and aids in digestion. Very effective as a remedy for nausea, ginger tea acts as a natural treatment for seasickness. Ginger tea provides a boost of energy that helps you relieve stress and tension.
Try a delicious version of any of the above herbal teas from Otto’s Granary, a gourmet coffee, tea, and gift shop in Lubbock, Texas. Otto’s offers something for all tastes, so be sure to pick out your favorite today!