You know what you love — a hot cup of herbal tea. Tea is a gentle way to start your day, to reset your focus in the mid-afternoon, and to calm your senses before settling in for a relaxing evening and a good night’s sleep.
But did you know that drinking tea is not only pleasant and delicious but also offers a myriad of health benefits? Foster an atmosphere of health and productivity by offering a variety of herbal teas packed with health benefits.
What is Herbal Tea?
Tea, in its true form, is brewed from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. These teas include green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and white tea. True tea has its own set of health benefits. Let’s delve into another world of tea — herbal teas.
Herbal teas are derived from dried spices, herbs, flowers, or fruits. Each herbal tea has its own unique set of health benefits. The polyphenols found in herbal teas make them rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants work for your body, providing health benefits.
The compounds in herbal teas, along with their aroma and taste, can offer a boost of well-being, energy, and alertness. This adds to productivity in the workplace. The benefits you get from herbal teas depend on the individual properties of the tea you drink.
A Gentle Way to Start Your Morning
Ginger tea adds warmth to your morning routine with a bit of bite to get you going on whatever tasks lie ahead. We all know ginger as a go-to for nausea relief. But instead of reaching for a sugary ginger ale that can cause an energy crash hours later, you can sip on a hot cup of ginger-tea for the same nausea alleviating benefit without the sugar.
Recent studies have also shown that ginger has a positive effect on gastrointestinal health and is a powerful tool in reducing inflammation. In fact, in some cases, ginger is as effective as ibuprofen in reducing inflammation and relieving pain.
Rebooting your Afternoon
We’re all familiar with the afternoon slump. You make it to midday and your work seems a bit more daunting. Reawaken your senses and refocus with peppermint tea.
Peppermint tea can increase alertness, ward off fatigue, enhance breathing, reduce anxiety, and improve memory. Peppermint tea eases indigestion, making it an ideal go to for after lunch.
Setting the Stage for a Calm Evening
At the end of a workday or after an intense meeting, treat yourself and your employees to calming chamomile tea. The calming effects of chamomile tea have been long documented. Drink a cup to ease tension and stress. Having a cup of chamomile tea sometime in the evening can also help you fall asleep faster.
Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory properties. It eases menstrual cramps, aids in blood-sugar regulation, and protects bone density.
Not sure which herbal tea your employees will love, or they already love them all? Try a sampler pack today!