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There’s so much more to herbal tea than peppermint and chamomile. Here are some we’ll be sipping on at GoodnessMe Box HQ this winter for good gut health.
Licorice
And by licorice I mean licorice root tea, not licorice rope! If you like the confectionary though, you’ll probably be a fan of the tea; It tastes really sweet but is sugar free…You’ll also find this herb in digestive tea blends - like Clean Up! from Ruby and Honey Bee Tea - due to its potentially soothing effect on the gut lining; Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome might find it helpful for alleviating digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, indigestion and stomachache.
Burdock
Slightly earthy in flavour, long, narrow and brown-skinned burdock is consumed as a root vegetable in Japan. Also a good source of ‘inulin’, a dietary fibre with prebiotic properties, burdock root is commonly used in traditional digestive and cleansing teas; Prebiotics create a healthy feeding ground for probiotics in the gut, encouraging beneficial bacteria to grow and thrive.
Aniseed
A traditional digestive herb in the Middle East, aniseed was incorporated into recipes with foods that tend to ferment in the gut - like onion, garlic and cabbage - so to make them easier to digest. Following a meal with aniseed tea is also nice idea, and it can help tame a sweet tooth thanks to aniseed’s sweet, liquorice-like flavour.
Dandelion
As a beverage, roasted dandelion root tastes a lot like coffee, so makes a great caffeine free coffee substitute if you’re trying to cut down on your lattes. And unlike coffee, a gastric irritant, dandelion tea is traditionally used as a mild diuretic to reduce bloating, and due to its bitterness, to stimulate digestion.
Enjoy it black or with a drop of your favourite milk and some honey if you’d like. You can even get delish dandi lattes at health food cafes now.
Ruby and Honey Bee Tea ‘Clean Up!’
A word from Ruby and Honey Bee Tea founder, Katie Barron:
“As a qualified naturopath, I consistently prescribe relaxation to my clients. The art of making tea, combined with the physical health benefits of quality, organic tea is not to be underestimated…I have two daughters – Ruby, and Honey Bee. They are two of the greatest loves of my life, and I have the opportunity to create a gorgeous product with a little bit of my great love. With every package, we strive to:
- Provide certified organic tea
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Provide a handmade product that we can be proud of”
“Each 50g blend is hand labelled, weighed and sealed…with the intention of health and happiness…to bring you something very special. So grab a moment to sit down and put your feet up. We know you will love these teas as much as we do! Happy sipping!”