5 Best Teas for When You are Under the Weather
With the changing season and approaching winters, there is a high risk of catching a cold. A warm blanket, fluffy pillows, and a hot cup of tea make the perfect remedy. They are like a warm embrace one seeks to combat the sharp headache and stuffy nose.
Tea is a perfect blend of flavour and vitalising health benefits. The earthy goodness not only helps to boost immunity but also fights a nasty cold. Sipping a hot beverage throughout the day is comforting and keeps you hydrated. Moreover, its antiviral properties help with congestion.
This article discusses the best recipes for tea for a cold. Any individual under the weather may try these beautiful concoctions for healing better.
Lemon and Honey Tea
A warm cup of tea with a few drops of lemon and a dollop of honey sounds heavenly. From time immemorial, lemon has been used for its medicinal value to treat the common cold and flu. Lemon is rich in vitamin C, whereas honey helps with your cough. Both combined with tea reduce throat inflammation and relieve congestion.
Brew a warm cup of Halmari Gold White tea and squeeze half a lemon into the blend. You can add honey as per your preference, swirl the golden liquid and take a long sip. The floral fragrance of the tea combined with a sweet and sour punch is refreshing to your taste buds. It is the perfect drink to start a sick day.
Iceland Moss Tea
Iceland moss tea is the best antidote for sore throat. In addition, this lichen is beneficial for the common cold, indigestion, fever, and respiratory infections. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help to fight infection.
The bitter-tasting plant blends well when added to the sweet and mellow tasting oolong tea. Boil a couple of spoons of Halmari Gold Hand Rolled Oolong tea in water. You can add 1 teaspoon of Iceland moss powder to the fresh brew. As the smell of the earthy green moss hits your nostrils, its cooling sensation alleviates your heavy head.
Chamomile Tea
Most people resort to herbal solutions when dealing with viral infections and ailments. Chamomile flowers are used to treat numerous health issues. It contains flavonoids which are strong antioxidant agents. The antibacterial properties also help to reduce throat pain and cough.
You may add a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers to your cup of Halmari Gold Green tea. The herbaceous taste of this tea combined with the earthy aroma of chamomile is a soothing remedy for colds.
Chamomile tea is known to relax the body and help you fall asleep with ease. Therefore, you do not have to worry about sleepless, congested nights with sharp headaches. Instead, brew a cup of this beverage and rest peacefully for the night.
Ginger Tea
Ginger is an invaluable ingredient for most medicinal concoctions. It contains a bioactive compound called gingerol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, ginger also helps to reduce respiratory illnesses and relieve nausea.
The slightly spicy and sweet taste of ginger best complements a piping hot cup of milk tea. Place a few slices of ginger in bubbling water and let it simmer for 10–20 minutes. Then, you can add 1–2 teaspoons of Halmari Gold CTC (English Breakfast). Add milk according to your taste. A pinch of cinnamon powder will add a little zing to the creamy infusion.
Nothing beats a fresh cup of delicious drink during a cold while you are wrapped in blankets.
Hibiscus Black Tea
A beautiful crimson flower like hibiscus is a visual treat in a green garden. In addition to being a blooming beauty, the flower also has many health benefits. It is rich and vitamin C and antioxidants. Therefore, it acts as a natural immune booster. The flavonoids in the hibiscus have anti-depressant properties that help the body relax.
Hibiscus infused in black tea is the ultimate boost of health if you are feeling under the weather. Boil the hibiscus flowers and gradually add 1–2 teaspoons of Halmari Gold Orthodox tea. The tart yet sweet flavour brings out the rich malty taste of black tea. To add a little zest to the fresh brew, you can add basil or even lemongrass.
A warm cup of medicinal drink is like a comforting hug when you catch a cold. The spicy fresh flavours of different tea recipes are like a burst of freshness. Nurture yourself back to health with the wonderful and healthy recipes of tea.
