A CUPPA WILL FIX IT
Pop the kettle on as we talk about the benefits of tea!
BLACK TEA
Sometimes you just can’t beat the classics and there’s a lot to say for this humble brew. Aside from water, black tea is the most popular beverage in the world, and there’s evidence that suggests drinking it daily could help to reduce blood pressure and even the risk of stroke.
ROOIBOS
Like green and black tea, rooibos is packed with antioxidants but it has less tannins and is free from ca eine. Traditional rooibos tea is made from fermented Aspalathus linearis leaves, while green rooibos tea has a more delicate taste and is unfermented.
ECHINACEA
e jury is out on whether echinacea can really reduce the severity of the common cold, but there is some evidence it may help to boost immunity due to its high antioxidant content. People who swear by echinacea say it relieves a sore throat and can act to minimise aches and pains.
CHAMOMILE
People either love or hate chamomile, but if you’re a fan you’re in luck. Chamomile is a traditional remedy for stress and insomnia, which might be due to an antioxidant called apigenin, which binds to receptors in the brain and is said to promote relaxation and sleep.
PEPPERMINT
If the seasonal sni es are starting to take hold, it might be time to down a cup of peppermint tea. at’s because it contains rosmarinic acid, a compound that’s been found to reduce allergy symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes.
HONEYBUSH
Closely related to rooibos tea, this herbal infusion is made from the leaves of the honeybush shrub. It has a sweet honey-like taste (hence its name). It’s rich in antioxidants including mangiferin and hesperidin, which have both been linked to bone health bene ts.
MATCHA
Like all varieties of green tea, matcha is rich in antioxidants which is why some people claim it’s their go-to for healthy and glowing skin. While the evidence is still unclear, some studies suggest green tea may be bene cial for in ammatory skin conditions like psoriasis.