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

| Monday, 19 August 2013
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.

The best way to make the drink is to pour hot water over the teabag while it's in the cup. To extract the herbs from the teabag, leave it in for around five minutes, but not much longer, as it effects the flavor. An alternative is to use loose herbs and infusion teapot, one with a filter that will separate the bits of leaves from the water when you pour.

One of the reasons that the use of herbs has grown is because of the prevalence of growing herbs in the garden. Fresh herbs are great in a drink. Just remember that if using them in teas a simple formula is required. Use one teaspoon of dried herbs per cup and two teaspoons of fresh herbs per cup. Dried herbs have more pungency and therefore are used in smaller quantities. Add honey for a sweeter drink.

A herbal tonic is something that is usually made with red wine and fresh herbs. It takes a while to produce the beverage but it is worth it. You'll need a jar and some fresh herbs. Wash and dry the herbs and place them in the jar. Add the red wine, filling until the herbs are covered, and then stir using a wooden spoon. Seal the jar and wait for 4 weeks before drinking a little each day.

For those with neither the time nor the inclination to make their own drink then perhaps buying a ready-made one is better. It is important to look for beverages that have no additives, such as coloring or flavoring. Also, try and buy drinks that are produced using only natural ingredients. By doing your research you'll pick a much healthier drink.

Herbal teas have been known to help relieve a wide range of conditions. Things like coughs and colds are said to be relieved by simmering some ginger root in water for around 10 minutes and adding lemon juice and honey. Take out the ginger and serve. Stomach complaints have been treated by giving the complainant some tea infused with peppermint. It's said to help relieve bloated and upset stomachs.

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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