Homemade herbal tea has been popular for centuries thanks to its easy recipes and health benefits. Try out the following 5 energy herbal tea recipes to recharge your batteries.
Introduction
Herbal tea is usually the combination of numerous leaves, roots, flowers, or fruits of some healthy plants. Each type of herbal tea is often packed with a certain function, considered a gentle and natural way to unwind and recharge the batteries. In this article, FGC will introduce 5 energy herbal tea recipes that are convenient and commercial solutions for everyone.
How can herbal tea boost energy?
There are various reasons leading to the lack of energy, including poor sleep, stress and anxiety, an unbalanced diet, and so on. Is coffee one of the first drinks that comes to mind when you feel low on energy because of its caffeine content? However, drinking too much coffee a day can lead to some unexpected effects, such as jitteriness and anxiety. Especially, if you are sensitive to caffeine, herbal tea will be a perfect alternative to enhance energy levels in a gentler and longer-lasting way.
Herbal tea is usually the infusion of herbs, spices, flowers, or fruits not from the Camellia sinensis plant. So, how can herbal tea boost energy? In addition to the “true” tea, some herbs, such as yerba mate or guayusa also contain a natural amount of caffeine. Meanwhile, other herbs, such as peppermint or ginger, are known for their stimulating effects and abilities to boost physical activity and cognitive performance. Besides, herbal teas have numerous antioxidants and beneficial properties. Therefore, they can help reduce stress and anxiety and enhance sleep quality, maintaining high energy levels during the day.
What are energy herbal tea recipes?
Morning wake-up tea
Morning time, especially after waking up, is when many people need an energy boost to start a day. For energy herbal tea recipes in the morning, yerba mate is a common and effective ingredient. Combined with peppermint and ginger, the following recipe will help you start a day productively.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon yerba mate
- Fresh ginger
- Some fresh peppermint leaves
- Sugar or honey to sweeten
Instructions
- Peel and wash the ginger, then cut it into slices.
- Mix peppermint leaves, 2-3 fresh ginger slices, and yerba mate in a strainer.
- Put it into a mug and pour about a cup of boiling water.
- Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the strainer and add some sugar or honey based on your taste. You can also enjoy it unsweetened.
- Drink it after breakfast to raise your energy levels or any time during the day.
Stress relief tea
One reason leading to the reduction of your physical and cognitive performance can be stress. This recipe is ideal for relieving tension headaches and stiff necks caused by prolonged stress, especially those sitting in front of the computer for whole days. Chamomile, lemongrass, and holy basil, with aromatic smells and relaxing properties, will comfort you. Besides, they also contain numerous beneficial properties, including antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Ingredients
- Dried chamomile flowers
- Dried lemongrass
- Holy basil
- Honey
Instructions
- It is recommended to mix those herbs with the proportion of 3:2:1, which means 3 parts dried chamomile flowers, 2 parts lemongrass, and 1 part tulsi.
- Mix them well and put 1 tablespoon into a strainer.
- Steep it in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
- Sweeten it with honey to bring out the aroma of the herbs.
Tummy soothing tea
Have you ever felt tired and uncomfortable because of an upset stomach? Caused by a bad diet and stress, it might make us fatigued and less productive. Fortunately, peppermint, fennel seed, chamomile, and ginger are perfect ingredients to repel an upset stomach and relieve the symptoms. Try this recipe whenever you need to soothe the pain.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon dried ginger
- Honey
Instructions
- Slightly crushed the fennel seeds to release better
- Cut the ginger into small pieces
- Combine all the ingredients into a teapot and pour over the boiling water
- Cover and brew it for about 10 minutes
- Strain to get the tea liquor, and add honey if you prefer sweet tea. Stir well and enjoy.
Sleepy tea
You might find sleepy tea sounds strange when it comes to energy herbal tea recipes. However, good sleep is crucial in keeping a good mental health and energy level for the next day. It has been demonstrated that some herbal materials have calming properties that could lead to better sleep, especially chamomile. You can try this recipe before bedtime or anytime you need to relax.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm
- ½ tablespoon rose petals
- Honey
Instructions
- Mix all the herbs and put the mixture in a strainer.
- Put the strainer into a pot and pour hot water.
- Let it steep for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the strainer. Then add some honey, stir well, and enjoy.
Immune boosting tea
A high level of energy can be built by good health and a strong immune system. Therefore, you can keep yourself energetic by boosting the resistance to illness and supporting immunity. Whenever you have a cold or feel under the weather, a cup of this combination will help you fight off the uncomfortable symptoms.
Ingredients
- 2 cm of fresh ginger root
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- Some honey
- 1 fresh lemon
Instructions
- Wash the fresh ginger root, dice or grate it to release better
- Grate to get the lemon zest and squeeze to get the juice
- Pour the boiling water over the ginger and turmeric. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest and juice.
- Add the honey, stir well, and adjust to suit your taste. It is better to enjoy this drink hot to ease the cold symptoms and soothe your throat.
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