Different teas have been used as natural remedies for thousands of years. The many benefits you gain from drinking tea are what make this a popular beverage, especially for those who want to improve their health. Here are 13 different types of tea that you can enjoy while reaping all the great health benefits that come with them.
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Red raspberry leaves are also known as garden raspberry leaves and are produced from Northern climates.
They are used in many folk remedies and are especially good for pregnant women. Red raspberry leaf tea may help strengthen the urinal walls, reduce labor time, relieve premenstrual symptoms, and help with cramping.
Different types of tea: Pu-erh Tea
Like a fine wine, Pu-erh tea can be aged over time and unlike most teas can be packaged like cake or bricks.
It is believed that Pu-erh tea can be used as a hangover remedy, which makes it a good tea in the morning. It may have other health benefits such as; lowering cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, increasing oxygen levels, enhancing blood circulation, and even fighting migraines.
Oolong Tea
Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea that is produced by drying and withering the Oolong leaves in the sun before curling and twisting them.
This is the perfect herbal tea for inflammation since it helps decrease vascular inflammation. Oolong also helps improve the gut microbiome, improve sleep, lower blood pressure, and protect the brain.
Yerba Mate Tea
Yerba Mate is native to the South American countries of Argentina, Paraguay, Uraguay, and Southern Brazil.
In those countries, Yerba Mate is consumed 6 times more than coffee. rich in antioxidants, this tea may help boost energy, improve mental focus, protect against infections, manage weight, and boost your immune system.
White Tea
White tea is said to originate in China during the Chinese Imperial Dynasties (600-1300) and is known as a delicacy because so little is processed each year.
This tea may have a wide variety of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, protecting your teeth from bacteria, protecting against osteoporosis, and helping prevent skin from aging.
Sencha Tea
Sencha tea is the most popular tea in Japan and is made by infusing whole tea leaves that have been processed in hot water. It is a true green tea, and there are so many amazing organic green tea benefits.
Burning fat by boosting metabolism, giving you more energy, and boosting your immune system are just a few of the Japanese green tea benefits you’ll get from drinking Sencha tea.
Chaga Tea
Chaga mushrooms look similar to charcoal and grow in the form of parasitic irregularities on birch trees. For centuries people have been using Chaga tea for its various health benefits.
Not only does it work as an antioxidant, but Chaga tea may also help lower blood pressure, regulate the immune system, and lower blood sugar levels.
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is made with hibiscus flowers and originates from North Africa and Southeast Asia.
The flowers have no scent, but some of the health benefits you may get from hibiscus tea are mind-blowing. Hibiscus tea may help prevent hypertension, keep your liver healthy, lower blood fat levels, and lower blood pressure.
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Butterfly pea flower tea is made from the clitoria ernatea plant and has origins in Southeast Asia. The bright blue color of the flowers can also be used as a food dye.
This is a great tea to mix with lemon and honey and has a range of possible health benefits, inclduing reducing anxiety, combating stress, boosting stamina, and improving your skin health.
Fennel Tea
Fennel is part of the Apiaceae family which also includes carrots and parsley. It originated in the Southern Mediterranean region but grows wild in many countries including North America. Fennel tea is said to help with digestion, reduce bloating, soothe cramps, and even act as a natural diuretic.
Lavender Tea
The origin of lavender is believed to date back some 2500 years, in the Middle East, India, and the Mediterranean. Provence, France, is well known for growing large fields of this aromatic herb.
Lavender tea is thought to hold many medicinal qualities, like helping with anxiety, depression, boosting sleep, and even soothing menstrual cramps.
Matcha Tea
Matcha Tea dates back to the Tang Dynasty in China, which spanned from the 7th-10th century.
Back then, merchants would steam the tea leaves to form bricks which would make storage and transport more efficient. There may be health benefits associated with this tea, like promoting heart health, managing weight, lowering cholesterol, and lowering blood pressure.
Echinacea Tea
Compared to other teas, echinacea tea is relatively young and was used by Native American tribes during the 18th century. This tea is said to shorten the common cold by boosting the immune system.
It may also help with upper respiratory infections, canker sores, and even yeast infections.
Takeaway
If you’re looking for a beverage that is packed with health benefits, try any of these different types of tea. There are so many great benefits you can gain from them, and as a bonus, they’re delicious too.
Source: Nutrition Advance, Healthline, artful tea, Everyday Health, Pinterest, Britannica