How Tea And Other Herbal Health Drinks Can Make You Feel Better

By Nita McKinney


Nowadays the herbal health drinks market has exploded. There are vitamins and minerals added to many beverages, including water. Herbs have been known to have certain health properties and have been used to help relieve some ailments. Herbs can be anything from rose-hips to flowers such as dandelion.

Tea is probably the most popular of all drinks. The original teas came from China and were soaked in hot water and enjoyed for their unique flavor. These days tea has all manner of different things in it, from chamomile to peppermint. And that's why the definition of tea nowadays includes plant extracts.

Tea-making has not really changed much over the years. It's a simple process of adding water to a teabag or batch of herbs and letting it infuse the water, usually for about five minutes. These days there are infusion pots, in which loose leaves and bark can be placed. The pot filters the bark and leaves as you pour, meaning you get a clear drink free of any residue every time.

If you are using fresh herbs then as a rule use two teaspoons per cup. If using dried herbs then use around one teaspoon per cup. A lot of people have a problem with the lack of sweetness in the drinks and will add honey. They do not add sugar because it does not taste as nice. Additionally, honey is a natural sugar and some people prefer to ingest natural sugars.

Herbal tonics are something that many people have started drinking. They are fairly easy to make, though it does take a while for them to become drinkable. They are made by placing fresh herbs, such as rosemary or nettles, in a jar and adding some red wine. After stirring with a wooden spoon you then seal the jar for around four weeks, to let the drink assume the flavor of the herbs. Try drinking a bit each day for maximum benefit.

If you do not want to make your own drink then be sure to pick one that has been thoroughly researched and contains quality ingredients. Ideally, it should have no additives, coloring or flavorings, just natural ingredients.

Teas have a wide range of uses for a variety of different ailments. For instance, if you have an upset stomach or feel bloated, then try and drink peppermint tea. Colds and coughs are said to be relived by ginger, honey and lemon tea. Simmer a bit of ginger in water for ten or so minutes and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the water and then a little bit of honey. Remove the ginger, then serve and enjoy.

One of the benefits of herbal health drinks is the lack of additives and things like caffeine. They can be a very versatile drink too, with many different medicinal uses. It can help calm the mind too. Some people like nothing better than to sit back with a cup of chamomile and spearmint tea and relax.




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