It feels like summer just packed its bags and left. The rain is relentless on our polytunnel, the tourists have vanished, but there's a certain charm to the quiet that's settling in. I can already picture myself snuggled up by the fire, a giant mug of steaming tea in hand, listening to the wind whip outside. I love winter teas, there's nothing quite like herbal brew to soothe your soul and boost your spirits. Here’s a guide to the best winter Herbal Tea blends to pick-you-up over the winter months!
1. Nettle & Ginger Tea: Yes, ginger does really warm you up! It’s called Thermogenesis. Ginger can increase thermogenesis, which is the body's production of heat. It can also increase blood flow, which can help raise body temperature. Our delicious Nettle and Ginger blend has a soothing warmth, great for colds, and has been developed to aid irritable stomachs.
Benefits: Ginger is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to soothe digestive upset. It can also help alleviate nausea and cold symptoms. Ginger is often used and promoted as a natural way to achieve a flatter stomach, i.e Flat Tummy Tea.
How to enjoy: We’re drinking it piping hot from a huge comforting mug, steeped for 3-4 minutes with a touch of honey for extra sweetness.
2. Wild Red Berry Tea - Immunity Blend: Wild Red Berry Immunity Tea is our go to tea for seasonal shifts and wellbeing. With a plentiful dose of vitamin C, to keep you feeling 'on top of the weather' rather than under it. The explosion of summer flavours makes it a really good winter pick-me-up tea.
Benefits: Fruit teas are generally rich in vitamin C. Berries are rich in antioxidants, particularly Elderberries, which and have been shown to reduce the duration of colds and flu - also thought to help alleviate symptoms like fever and congestion. The addition of Cornish Nettles (Urtica dioica) brings extra vitamins and minerals when you need them most, when the sun is in short supply!
How to enjoy: Brew up a mug of Wild Red Berry Immunity Tea and drink regularly throughout the winter season to boost your immune defences.
3. Chamomile and Rose Tea takes my mind, body and soul to another place! This tea is such a good excuse to just stop and slow down for a moment, and when the clocks go back there always seems to be more of this time to be had.
Benefits: Chamomile is a gentle and calming herb that promotes relaxation and sleep. It's also known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Rose is just fantastic in the winter. The beautiful aroma gives the sensory summery experience of an English garden, Allowing you to forget it’s winter all along!
How to enjoy: Brew chamomile tea bags or loose-leaf tea in hot water. Enjoy it before bed for a restful night's sleep.
4. Wild Tea-Tox Tea a harmonious blend of mainly native herbs (Nettle, Elderflower, Dandelion, Fennel and Lemon Grass) creating a powerful, natural tisane good for winter time. Crafted to boost energy in the dark season, also digestion and promote overall well-being when you're suffering from festive burn-out. It's also a great tea if you're thinking of trying a caffeine detox.
Keep your eyes peeled for our new spiced Nettle tea blends, combining warming winter flavours like clove, anise, cardamom and ginger. Zesty flavour bombs with all round good winter vibes.
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