Colds, coughs, sinus issues, bloating, headaches, sore throats, etc., are very common everyday problems that many people face.
How about putting an end to these issues by choosing to do it in a natural way? Sip on a cup of hot tea and no sooner will you find your everyday problem disappear!
Here are 6 everyday tea remedies for you to try:
1. Clear Skin Tea
Turmeric matcha tea benefits are rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can fight acne, soothe irritated skin and promote healthy skin.
To make:
Take 1/2 tsp matcha powder and ¼ teaspoon of organic turmeric powder. Pour in 2 tbsp warm water and whisk it well until the powders are well combined. Warm some non-dairy milk and pour it over the mixture. Add in some honey, stir well and it is ready to consume.
2. Cough and cold Tea
Lemon ginger tea is known to be an excellent remedy to help cure a common cold, cough, or sore throat. This is because lemons are rich in antioxidants that can help promote healing at an accelerated pace. Lemons also contain vitamin C which can help boost body immunity.
To make:
Into a heating pot, add 2 cups of water and let it come to a boil, then add in 1 inches of freshly sliced ginger, 2 garlic cloves, half onion and let it simmer for 15 minutes on low flame. Then turn off the flame and strain the mixture into a glass and add in ½ teaspoon of lemon juice. Stir 2 tsp of honey well and it is ready to consume.
- Sleep Tea
Used for: Promoting a better sleep
Chamomile tea has been used very often as a natural remedy to treat insomnia and is known to have mild tranquilizing and sedative effects because it contains apigenin (an antioxidant providing muscle relaxation and a sedative effect), which can be found in abundance in chamomile tea. Consuming this tea before bed can also help soothe the nerves and reduce other sleep-related problems like nightmares etc.
To make:
Pour 1 cup of hot water on a chamomile tea bag along with 1/4 tsp of ashwagandha powder. Cover the pot with a lid and then let it steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea, add in some honey to taste, stir well and it is ready to consume.
- Headache relief Tea
Used for: Reduction of headaches
A lot of people suffer from headaches due to various reasons like sinus, eye pressure, tension or even migraine. Sipping on a warm cup of ginger tea can help soothe your headache or reduce the pain or nausea caused by a migraine attack. Sometimes, when the serotonin (a chemical in the brain necessary for communication between nerve cells) or estrogen levels change, people can suffer from migraine attacks.
To make:
Into a heating pot, add 1 cup of water along with 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1/4 tsp fresh turmeric, and mint leaves, and let it come to a boil. When it starts to boil, lower the flame and let it simmer for a minute or two and then turn off the flame. Strain it into a cup, add some honey to taste (which is optional), and consume it when it is still hot.
- Flat tummy tea
Caraway has been traditionally used to treat obesity, they help soothe the smooth muscle tissues of the digestive tract to give you instant relief from stomach bloating.
To make:
Into a heating pot, add one cup of water and let it come to a boil, then add in 1/4 tsp caraway seeds and cinnamon and let it simmer for 5 minutes on low flame. Then turn off the flame and strain the water into a glass with green tea leaves and let it steep for 2-3 mins. Stir in honey if desired and consume.
- Digestion Tea
CCF tea is made using popular spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel. These spices can also help relieve gas, bloating, and other digestive symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach pain and cramping, constipation or diarrhea, etc., as they can relax your digestive system muscles and provide relief.
To make:
Into a heating, pot adds 1 cup of water, along with 1/4 tsp of cumin, coriander, and fennel. Let it come to a boil and then cover it with a lid and let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes on low flame. Turn off the flame, strain it into a cup, and add it is ready to consume.