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3 Teas to Help Chase Away the Blues

3 Teas to Help Chase Away the Blues

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It’s a well know fact that the beginning of the year can be a tough time for lots of people. The festive celebrations are over, we’ve all probably eaten and drank too much and everyone is just feeling a little unhealthy.

Now is the perfect time to reassess your lifestyle and look at how you can improve your physical and mental wellbeing. This is where tea comes in. I’m a huge tea fan, I love the fact that it can help to aid and repair your body. 

Every tea has different benefits and I find it really interesting to learn about the different herbs, hence why I’m training to be a Master Herbalist. Below is a selection of 3 teas to help chase away the blues.

Pukka’s three of the best feel-good teas:

Pukka Herbs Tea

About Pukka

‘Pukka create delicious organic herbal teas and incredible health supplements that take you on a journey of discovery to a healthier, happier life. ‘Pukka’ means authentic and it’s at the heart of everything we do’.

‘Based in Bristol and created by our master herbsmith we only use the finest grade organic herbs sustainably sourced and fairly traded. Our passion to connect people, plants and planet starts with a cup of delicious herbal tea. We’d love people all over the world to tune into the power of plants’.

Pukka Herbs’ Ginseng Matcha Green

Ginseng Matcha Green Tea

Organic whole leaf green tea with a zip of red ginseng and pure green matcha

This tea is great for perking you up and setting you up for the day ahead.

Main Ingredients and Health Benefits:

Fresh green tea

Green Tea

Green tea has become increasingly popular over the last 10 years and it’s health benefits have been well documented. It’s full of antioxidants and the health benefits of drinking green tea include aiding in weight loss and improving brain function.

It may even lower your chances of getting cancer. Green Tea has been used for centuries in Japan for its detoxifying properties.

ginger in tea

Ginger

Ginger can be used for both culinary and medicinal uses. Drinking ginger teas helps better digestion.

It’s also known to be good for travel and morning sickness.

Lemongrass in tea

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is used a lot in Asian cooking, it adds flavour to soups, curries and stews. In African countries, it’s used in teas. The health benefits of lemongrass include relief from fevers, stomach disorders and insomnia.

Licorice root in tea

Licorice

Real licorice not only has a lovely sweet flavour to it but it also has been used for centuries for its medicinal benefits. Some of the ways licorice has been used to improve health include soothing your stomach, reducing stress and protecting skin & teeth.

Read: My review on Pukka Peppermint & Licorice Tea

Dietary Information

  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Soya Free
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Wheat Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Nut Free
  • FairWild

My thoughts on this Tea

I really enjoyed this tea and it would be great for everyday use. I would buy it again.

Pukka Herbs’ Three Tulsi

Three Tulsi Pukka Herbs Tea

A sacred organic blend flowering with vibrant clarity

This tea is great for lifting your spirits and inner clarity.

Main Ingredients & Health Benefits:

Tulsi tea

Tulsi – Holy Basil

In India, tulsi is a sacred plant, hence the name ‘Holy Basil’. It’s celebrated for it’s purifying properties and is used in religious celebrations to lift the spirits and cheer the soul.

There are lots of different types of tulsi. In this particular tea, Pukka Herbs’ have used Rama or green tulsi, Krishna or purple tulsi and wild lemon tulsi.

Dietary Information

  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Wheat Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Nut Free
  • Caffeine Free
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Gree
  • Soya Free
  • Kosher

My Thought on this Tea

This tea is very nice and smells heavenly, however, the taste is quite strong so you’d probably only want to have one cup a day. I would buy it again and use it as a ‘treat’ tea.

Pukka Herbs’ Turmeric Gold

Turmeric Gold Pukka Tea

An organic golden blend of the finest Indian turmeric lemon fruit & whole leaf green tea

This tea is great for bringing a bit of colour to your life.

Main Ingredients & Health Benefits: 

Turmeric root

Turmeric Root

Tumeric Root is a member of the ginger family and has powerful medicinal properties. It’s been called the ‘queen of protective herbs’ and is known as the ‘Golden Goddess’ in India.

It’s been known to help fight diseases. You may already know of it as it’s the main spice used in most curries.

Licorice root in tea

Licorice

Real licorice not only has a lovely sweet flavour to it but it also has been used for centuries for its medicinal benefits. Some of the ways licorice has been used to improve health include soothing your stomach, reducing stress and protecting skin & teeth.

Fresh green tea

Green Tea

Green tea has become increasingly popular over the last 10 years and it’s health benefits have been well documented. It’s full of antioxidants and the health benefits of drinking green tea include aiding in weight loss and improving brain function.

It may even lower your chances of getting cancer. Green Tea has been used for centuries in Japan for its detoxifying properties.

cardamon

Cardamon

Cardamom is an aromatic spice and also a member of the ginger family. It’s been used for years in both cooking and herbal medicine. Farmers call it ‘Green Gold’.

Apparently, it can help to prevent colds and flu and help to lower blood pressure.

Lemon tea

Lemon

Lemon is packed full of Vitamin C, bioflavonoids and essential oils. It’s great for detoxing your body and it assists your nervous system.

It’s also been known to relieve heartburn and constipation.

Dietary Information

  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Added sugar-free
  • Nut Free
  • FairWild
  • Vegetarian
  • Wheat Free
  • Diary Free
  • Soya Free
  • Kosher

My Thoughts on this Tea

Personally, this was my least favourite of the 3 teas, mainly because I’m not a huge fan of ginger or lemon flavours. I probably wouldn’t buy this tea again but that is purely based on personal preferences for taste.

 

3 Teas to Help Chase Away the Blues

 

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Image Credits: Green Tea by Wilerson S AndradeGinger by Tony Hisgett, Lemongrass by Iqbal Osman, Licorice by GrailbeardTulsi by steevo2005Turmeric Root by Flight SLE , Cardamon by MigleLemon by Dwayne Madden 

 

About Gina Caro

Gina is a content creator and award-winning blogger. Her aim is to help you live a more sustainable & simple life.  Her blog covers zero waste, minimalism, wellbeing & thrift. She currently lives in Cornwall with her partner, two kids and Charles the dog. 

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