Herbal teas have been around for centuries.

True tea — whether it’s black, green, white, or oolong, hot, or iced — comes from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Following are some of these :

Black Tea

Black tea, or red tea in China, is one of the most popular tea flavors and is fully oxidized. The leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are withered, rolled, oxidized / fermented, and dried or fired to produce a strong, full-bodied flavor. Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Sri Lanka are a few well-known black tea producing regions, and the flavor will vary based on the region and type of black tea.

Black Tea Benefits

• Alertness and energy.
• Antioxidants, including polyphenols and catechins.
• Possible anti-cancer effects.
• Heart health.
• Improved metabolism.
• Gut health.

Green Tea

Green tea is the most popular tea globally, is unoxidized, and has less caffeine than black tea. Camellia sinensis leaves are picked, dried, and heat-treated to prevent oxidation. Chinese people often pan-fire leaves, which creates a duller green color, while Japanese people will typically steam them and achieve a brighter green shade.

Benefits:

• Made with steamed tea leaves, it has a high concentration of EGCG and has been widely studied. Green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels.
• Support mental alertness and acuity (thanks to its caffeine content)
• Support heart health
• Help support the body’s natural protection against oxidative stress
• Support brain health
• Green tea is also a great tea to help support fasting.

White Tea

Made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in only the Fujian province, white tea varieties are the least processed of all teas. The leaves are simply left to wither and dry on their own, which gives them a very delicate, naturally sweet, and well-rounded flavor. It has very little caffeine.

Benefits:

• It has antioxidant properties, meaning it can potentially help protect against oxidative stress
• It may help support the body’s response to inflammation
• It may help support dental health thanks to the fact that it contains fluoride, catechins, and tannins. Fluoride is known to support teeth strength, while catechins and tannins may support the management of plaque bacteria in the mouth
• It may help support brain health

 Rooibos Tea

Rooibos tea, or African Red Tea, is an herbal tea that comes from the South African Red Bush, and the leaves are ground and bruised before they’re fermented and dried. Green rooibos tea doesn’t go through an oxidation / fermentation process and has a lighter flavor.

Benefit :

• Low in Tannins and Free from Caffeine and Oxalic Acid. Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in both black tea and green tea.
• Packed With Antioxidants.
• May Boost Heart Health.
• May Reduce Cancer Risk.
• May Benefit People With Type 2 Diabetes.

Oolong Tea

Oolong, or wulong, tea is semi-oxidized and picked later in the season than green tea. The leaves come from the Camellia sinensis plant but are bruised by being tossed or shaken in baskets, which changes the oxidation process. They’re heat-treated to stop the oxidation, which can vary based on region and create different flavors.

Oolong tea benefits

• Aiding weight loss. Oolong tea is one of the most popular weight-loss teas for a reason.
• Lowering blood pressure.
• Improving sleep.
• Anti-hyperglycemic effect.
• Improving gut microbiome.
• Fighting cancer.
• Decreasing vascular inflammation.
• Protecting brain.

 Herbal teas are made from dried fruits, flowers, spices or herbs.

This means herbal teas can come in a wide range of tastes and flavors and make a tempting alternative to sugary beverages or water. Unlike coffee and standard teas, most herbal teas do not contain much (if any) caffeine.

In addition to being delicious, some herbal teas have health-promoting properties. In fact, herbal teas have been used as natural remedies for a variety of ailments for hundreds of years. If you are looking for a quick way to create a lasting healthy habit, one thing you can do is start drinking herbal teas that are loaded with antioxidants and other healthy ingredients.

Chamomile Tea

It is a herb that’s extracted from daisy flowers and has been consumed from centuries. In order to prepare chamomile tea, the flowers are dried and put into water. It is caffeine free and loaded with antioxidants. Benefits are:

• Banishes insomnia.
• Fights stress.
• Prevents common cough and cold.
• Lowers the risks of heart diseases and cancer.
• a good digestion medicine

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint is the mixture of peppermint plants leaves and it does not contain any caffeine. Peppermint herb contains vitamins such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and Vitamins such as A & C.  Menthol is the primary element of mint, which is effective in cooling the body.

This tea is prepared by boiling and straining peppermint leaves. Why should you try out this tea? For these benefits-

• Speeds up metabolism.
• It helps with digestion and bowel movements.
• Relieves stomach pain.
• Helps with sleep problems and insomnia.
• It is also an antispasmodic, so it eases nausea and may prevent vomiting.
• Effective during instances of motion sickness due to its anti-inflammatory attributes

Ginger Tea

Botanically known as Zingiber officinale, ginger is a spice native to Southeast Asia. There are many ways to consume ginger, and it is often used in Indian and Asian cuisines. People use ginger root as a marinade, to make tea, and for juice, and also consume it raw or pickled.

This healthy drink is a spicy flavoured drink that has disease-fighting antioxidants.

Its other benefits are-

• Reduces pain naturally.
• Soothes nausea.
• Relieves constipation.
• fights stomach ulcers and helps relax the intestines in the case of irritable bowel syndrome
• prevents heartburn
• fights inflammation
• strengthens your immune system
• it can prevent the sphincter in the esophagus from loosening, which prevents heartburn by blocking acid from coming back up into the esophagus.
• Ginger can also reduce the loss of brain cells that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Hibiscus Tea

This tea comes from the extracts of the hibiscus flower. There are numerous benefits of drinking hibiscus tea. It is rich in Vitamin C, minerals and antioxidants. This tea can be drunk neither hot or cold. In short, hibiscus tea

• helps in lowering high blood pressure
• fights stress and anxiety
• Prevents the flu.
• It lowers high blood pressure.
• Removes bad cholesterol from the body.
• promotes weight loss by reducing the body’s ability to absorb sugar

Moringa Herbal Tea

Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, moringa herbal tea offers nutritious compounds essential for human health.

• Moringa tea can combat malnutrition.
• Can prevent arsenic poisoning.
• Boost testosterone level, and improve your sex life.
• Reduce insulin resistance and balances blood sugar.
• High insoluble fibers.

Lemongrass Herbal Tea

Having a citrusy flavor, it is a powerhouse of vitamins. As it supports digestion, lemongrass herbal tea is usually served after dinner. Because lemongrass is known for its removing properties, it helps the body rid itself of cholesterol, toxins, fats, and uric acid, which help lower blood pressure. It also contains high amounts of potassium, is a rich source of vitamins A and C , and also filled with antioxidants .

Benefits:

• Contain anxiety-reducing properties.
• Boost metabolism and help in burning more calories.
• Contain essential nutrients for skin and hair.
• Improve oral health and prevent cavities.
• Increase red blood cell count in the body.
• Relieve from bloating by releasing more urine.
• helps lower blood pressure
• helps relieve fluid retention

Eucalyptus Herbal Tea

Native to Australia, Eucalyptus comes from a tall, fast-growing tree with large and thick leaves.The leaves house a strong fragrance and oil that can be extracted and used for a variety of medical needs.

Eucalyptus is popular due to its wide range of benefits. It is known to improve respiratory infections because it stimulates the immune system and improves respiratory circulation and reduces respiratory infections.

Benefits:

• helps stimulates the immune system and improves respiratory circulation
• helps fight against respiratory infections
• anti-inflammatory, hence, soothes stiffness and swelling brought on by arthritis and rheumatism
• helps boost energy, decrease emotional stress, and mitigate mental fatigue
• Its antioxidant properties help reduce oxidative stress while also lowering blood sugar and dilating arteries.
• Its cooling nature helps boost energy, decrease emotional stress, and mitigate mental fatigue

Fennel Herbal Tea

In ancient Greece and Rome, it was used for a variety of purposes such as a dieting agent, a muscle enhancer, and to treat kidney stones. Greek doctors even used the leaves and seeds of fennel to create a tea to help nursing mothers increase their milk supply.

• helps reduce the effects of food poisoning
• used to treat snake bites and insect bites
• Drinking fennel tea after meals can help balance the pH level in your stomach, which helps reduce acid reflux.
• help increase menstrual flow due to estrogen like properties.
• heartburn treatments
• It also acts as a diuretic, increasing urine flow.
• Clear up jaundice and obstructions in the liver, spleen, and gallbladder.

Thyme Herbal Tea

Thyme, which is botanically known as Thymus vulgaris, is a garden herb that has been used since ancient times for both medicinal and culinary reasons. Thymol, thyme’s active ingredient, is a powerful antioxidant that is great for the body.

Benefits:

• an expectorant and disinfectant, making it a remedy for sore throats .
• an effective remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea
• helps reduce the pain of a headache
• effective remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea
• effective in reducing fevers and lessening the duration of whooping cough and asthma attacks

Spearmint Herbal Tea

Spearmint belongs to the mint family and comes from the leaves of Mentha spicata. It can grow up to one meter high in many different temperate climates.

The plant has a thick stalk and sharp leaves, which are characteristics that give spearmint its name. It is very important to avoid boiling spearmint, as this changes its chemical composition. Spearmint is fragrant, sweet, and minty.

Benefits of spearmint herbal tea:

• helpful in treating colic and gas
• improves your digestion and nutrient absorption
• repels infections when used topically
• Because of its anti-inflammatory effects, it is also a remedy for dyspepsia, stomach spasms, the swelling of tissues, and nausea and vomiting.
• Its strong antibacterial properties help spearmint repel infections when used topically.

Rosemary Herbal Tea

This evergreen shrub comes from the Mediterranean and is often used as a spice in ethnic cuisines. Rosemary is tart and bitter.
Rosemary Herbal Tea Benefits

• supports healthy circulation to the brain, which reduces headaches and may prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s
• contains a strong antioxidant called carnosic that helps protect the body from oxidative stress.
• boost the immune system and is often consumed to relieve cold symptoms
• It is an anti-inflammatory and has shown promise as an anticarcinogenic.

Oregano Herbal Tea

Oregano is not just an herb that is great for Italian dishes, it makes a great herbal tea too. Oregano is a perennial herb that is part of the mint family. It is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes and is known by its purple flowers and spade-shaped dark green leaves.

Oregano has a warm, aromatic, bitter taste.

Benefits of Oregano herbal tea

• The anti-inflammatory properties of oregano help treat health conditions such as osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis and foot and nail fungus.
• It is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce free radicals and the appearance of blemishes, age spots, and wrinkles.
• Oregano has also shown anti-cancer properties, especially in cases of breast cancer.

Jasmine Herbal Tea

Jasmine tea leaves are grown and harvested at high elevations. It is best to pick the leaves first thing in the morning when the petals are still closed.

Jasmine tea is often served in northern China to welcome guests.

Benefits:

• increases metabolism and nutrient absorption
• The catechins that are in jasmine tea are heart-healthy and can help lower cholesterol.
• helps decreases inflammation of veins and arteries
• The antioxidants in jasmine tea make it an effective weight loss aid.
• helps the body metabolize glucose, which is important in the prevention of diabetes.