Herbal Tea

What Is A Healthy Tea?

A healthy tea is a natural tea that’s made with dried leaves and buds from plants to create a warming beverage that’s oh-so-good for you! 

There are many different types of healthy tea. Some of the most popular include:

1. Chai tea – also called masala tea, it’s a soothing combination of milk, spices, black tea and a sweetener.
2. Green tea – originating from China, green tea is known for it’spotent healing properties. It’s also the base for numerous other teas, such as matcha.
3. Herbal tea – also called tisanes, herbal teas also contain spices, flowers, fruit and herbs. Some of the most popular herbal teas include chamomile, rooibos, peppermint, ginger and hibiscus.
4. Black tea – made with fermented plant leaves, black tea is bold and has caffeine in it to boost energy, as well as flavonoids to help reduce pain and swelling.
5. Chamomile tea – chamomile tea is a herbal tea and is prized for its ability to help calm and soothe the mind and body, as well as aid the  reduction of inflammation.
6. Fruit tea – made with dried fruits and typically come with other herbs, spices and flower petals for a tasty, refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

GoodnessMe stock the best tasting healthy tea from the best healthy tea brands around, such as Pukka, Byron Chai and Organic India. Buy our tea online in tea bags or loose leaf tea options and drink them day or night for a wealth of incredible health benefits!

Is Chai Tea Healthy?

Chai tea is a wonderfully fragrant and spiced tea that originated in India. It traditionally consists of milk, black tea, a sweetener and a combination of spices, including cinnamon, clove, cardamom and ginger.

Chai teas are very healthy for you, thanks to their potent mix of spices. Cinnamon is renowned to help heart health and aid the reduction of blood sugar levels while ginger aids digestion.

Watch out for chai tea lattes in cafés, though! While delicious, they’re generally not considered to be healthy tea drinks as they involve syrups and powders that have been packed with artificial sugars to flavour the latte and make it taste sweet. If you want to know what your cafe is using, be sure to ask the barista. For a more natural alternative, we stock a range of coffee and tea blends, as well as organic sweeteners, so you can make your own chai lattes, turmeric lattes and more at home!

Is Green Tea Healthy?

Green tea benefits are numerous and it has long been praised in China and across Asia for its unique medicinal qualities. It’s thought to be a healthy tea for weight loss as it contains both caffeine and a flavonoid called catechin which speeds up the metabolism.

Catechin is an antioxidant that can assist in breaking down excess body fat. In combination with caffeine, both of these compounds work together to increase your energy use and help you to reduce and manage weight, however we always recommend to seek the guidance of a medical practitioner before changing your diet

Green tea is also a powerful gut-friendly tea. When consumed every day, green tea may boost the good bacteria in your intestines and result in an abundance of health benefits for your gut, including lowering obesity risk and preventing ‘leaky gut’. Again, it is always best to discuss with a medical practioner as every reacts differently to diet changes.

It also works miracles to aid digestion due to its high content of polyphenols, and can be known to reduce headaches, heal wounds faster and relieve inflammation.

When it comes to the most healthy tea you can drink, green tea really is a superhero in the healthy tea universe! 

Are Fruit Teas Healthy?

A fruit tea that’s 100% natural tea minus any additives is definitely healthy for you! Fruit teas don’t contain any caffeine, so they’re safe for you to take before bed for a good night’s sleep.

Commercial fruit teas that are sold in the supermarket are typically loaded with artificial sweeteners to enhance their flavour and add extra sweetness. This is unnecessary as the natural sweetness of the dried fruit itself should provide all of the flavour and sweetness you need plus – they’re packed full of goodness!

Fruit teas are rich in antioxidants to help boost your immune system and can contain vitamin C to help fight off colds and the flu. They’re also a healthy energy tea and can help perk you up in the afternoon or get your morning off to a great start.

Make sure that you always check the label and choose an organic tea that’s free from artificial sweeteners, preservatives and colours. GoodnessMe has a range of delicious fruit teas that are naturally sweetened with no additives. 

We’ve got an array of organic tea bags and loose-leaf tea options in a range of mouth-watering and fragrant flavours, including Blackcurrant, Lemon Ginger, Elderberry & Echinacea and Wild Apple & Cinnamon.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Tea?

There are so many health benefits to reap when you drink tea on a daily basis! Most natural teas are full of antioxidants and vitamins that can help support every aspect of your being during every phase of your life. Here are some of the biggest benefits:

1. Boost your energy and immune system
2. Helps Improve sleep and relaxation
3. Eliminate stress and anxiety
4. Reduce pain and inflammation
5. Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
6. Aid in digestion and gut health
7. Increase concentration
8. Promote healthy, glowing skin

Is It Good To Drink Tea Every Day?

Absolutely! Healthy teas should be consumed at least once a day so that they can work their magic in supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. 

Our extensive range of Pukka teas are sure to fire up your tastebuds and delight your senses. We’ve got a healthy tea to suit every kind of tea lover, from Vanilla Chai and Clean Matcha to teas for pregnant women, welcoming in a good night’s sleep, increasing concentration and promoting relaxation.

We’ve also got beauty teas by La Mav to detoxify the body and brighten skin, and soothing teas by Organic India in Peppermint, Turmeric Ginger and Green Tea Classic.

You can also kick back, relax and pair our wonderful teas and natural drinks with our range healthy tea snacks. Shop our selection of snack bars, bliss balls, nuts, crackers, chips and cookies for the ultimate treat morning, noon and night – you deserve it!