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Whether it’s a supplement-spiked smoothie or everything-green juices, bone broth or coconut water, turmeric tonic or activated charcoal water – our long-standing love for health elixirs is undeniable, albeit fickle.
Yet amongst the quick fixes and fleeting flings, the one drink boasting the best health benefits is by far the most tried and tested – tea. Studies have shown that even just the ritual of making tea reduced stress levels in those tested and aided anxiety by up to a quarter. Meanwhile certain ingredients are proven to offer a multitude of beauty benefits, from aiding sleep, boosting your metabolism to increasing energy-levels and improving digestion.
Pick your (herbal) poison and prepare to reap the beauty benefits.
To reduce bloating: Fennel
Fennel has long been touted as a tummy saviour, shown to relieve indigestion and suppress appetite. Essentially the seeds themselves contain a compound that relaxes the digestive tract and reduces internal spasms.
Yogi Tea, Stomach Ease Tea, $9.95. SHOP NOW
To help you sleep: Valerian
A common supplement to help sleep, sipping on valerian tea before bed has shown to have a calming and sedative effect.
Pukka Herbs, Night Time Tea, $8.80. SHOP NOW
Dr Stuart’s, Valerian Plus Tea, $45.50. SHOP NOW
For better skin: Ginger
Loaded with anti-oxidants, ginger also reduces inflammation and aids digestion, making it the ultimate complexion boosting brew. Take it via a teabag or simply slice up some fresh ginger.
Traditional Medicinals, Ginger Tea, $6.60. SHOP NOW
To de-stress: licorice
Used in Chinese medicine for centuries, liquorice root contains hormones that supports adrenal glands, which can suffer in times of stress.
Harvey Fresh, Licorice Tea Bags, $3.80. SHOP NOW
Planet Organic, Liquorice herbal Rea Bags, $5.20. SHOP NOW
To boost your metabolism: Matcha
The metabolism-increasing benefits of green tea have long been known, but matcha is even more potent. Why? Matcha is grown in the shade, making the leaves darker and richer in chlorophyll and anti-oxidants.
Your Tea, Matcha tea, $33. SHOP NOW
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