By now, you’ve probably eaten all your Christmas cheese, and your chocolate selection is no more than a few Bounties. For many, it’s the time of year when you might decide to reclaim your health and detox.
We are all guilty of pushing our bodies to the limit around Christmas, be that with alcohol or unhealthy foods, and it is usually around mid-January when we really feel the impact of this.
You might feel bloated, your skin might have seen better days, and your energy levels might be at an all-time low- that’s when you know it is time to detox.
Unsurprisingly, tea is the perfect tool for a full-body reset. At Leaf, we offer a selection of delicious teas, which are the perfect solution for feeling better after the holidays.
Read on to learn more about why tea is a great tool for detoxing and our recommendations for the best teas for detoxing.
Why Use Tea to Detox?
Tea can be an excellent tool for detoxing. It’s often packed with antioxidants and other brilliant natural ingredients that encourage the body to start the detoxification process.
Sure, you could use supplements and other methods to free your body of toxins, but tea provides a natural solution that can help fight harmful pathogens and free radicals while being incredibly hydrating.
If you want to cleanse your body while also losing weight, it is incredibly important to stay hydrated.
Detox teas are incredibly popular because they can be an easy way to look after your body and promote weight loss. When using other methods, it can be challenging to integrate them into your daily routine, whereas drinking detox tea feels much more natural, especially if you’re already an avid herbal tea drinker.
At Leaf, we offer an array of loose-leaf teas that are perfect for detox, and many of which are naturally caffeine free. Because they all taste so delicious, you won’t feel as though you are drinking them solely to improve your health.
Now you know a bit more about why teas are great for detoxing, let’s look at some of the best teas to integrate into your diet if you are planning a detox diet.
Peppermint Tea
At Leaf, we have always been incredibly vocal about the benefits of sipping a cup of delicious peppermint tea. Peppermint tea has many long term benefits, making it a fantastic tool to incorporate into a balanced diet.
Peppermint has been proven to help with digestion and hydration, supporting the body’s natural detoxification process. It can also help with food stagnation side effects caused by overeating, cleanse the body, and encourage a good night’s sleep.
Peppermint is one of the best teas for detoxing because it contains antioxidants which are perfect for reducing inflammation and disease. Peppermint tea also contains vitamin C, which can support the immune system.
Rooibos
Rooibos tea is known for its health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants and minerals, such as magnesium, iron, and calcium. It is also low in tannins, which can help the body absorb iron.
Ginger Tea
Ginger tea contains antioxidants and bioactive compounds that help your body eliminate toxins. If you have ever had a cold or flu, it is likely that you have been suggested to use ginger tea to help clear your illness. That’s because ginger tea is great for immunity, inflammation and digestion.
Alongside the benefits to the digestive system, Ginger tea comes with a lot of benefits and contains bioactive compounds that can stimulate circulation and enhance the elimination of toxins. Ginger, when matched with lemon, can also support liver function, which is the body’s primary detoxification organ.
Green Tea For Detox
If you have ever wondered if detox tea is good for weight loss, let us introduce you to the magic that is green tea, with scientific evidence to back up its greatness.
A review from 2020 revealed that incorporating at least 500 milligrams of green tea extract into your daily routine for just 12 weeks could lead to noticeable fat burning, through reductions in body weight and BMI. So, if the goal of your body detox is to lose some holiday weight, you should definitely give green tea a try.
Green tea is also great for detoxing because it is rich in antioxidants, which help neutralise free radicals and toxins in the body. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help reduce joint pain, lower blood pressure, and improve overall health.
It really is the tea that keeps on giving.
Turmeric
The active compound in turmeric tea, curcumin, has been shown to support the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Turmeric has been proven to enhance the liver’s ability to break down bodies of toxins and fight free radicals. Turmeric tea can also aid digestion, helping the body digest fats and promoting better absorption of nutrients, making it a great solution for weight loss or a generally balanced diet.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a fantastic choice for detox tea. It works wonders as a natural diuretic, encouraging your body to flush out toxins, waste, and excess fluids through increased urination.
Lemongrass tea is also absolutely delicious, so not only is it beneficial for your health, but it is incredibly enjoyable.
Lemongrass aids digestion by soothing the stomach, reducing bloating, and stimulating the metabolism, which enhances the breakdown and removal of waste – exactly what you need after you’ve indulged over the holidays.
Want to try it for yourself? We would definitely recommend that you try our Lemongrass and Ginger Tea.
Detox With Leaf
By now, you should have plenty of delicious detoxing tea options to choose from to help you on your post-holiday detoxing journey.
At Leaf, not only do we have a great selection of detoxing teas, but we also have a range of other delicious teas to choose from.
So jump right in and take a look at our tea shop.
