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At Bestmed, we believe that wellness is not just about what you eat or drink, it’s about how you feel, how you connect and how you care for yourself. A warm cup of tea can be more than just a morning or evening drink; it can be a moment of emotional grounding, a ritual of self-care and a gentle way to reconnect with your body and mind. 
The term “tea” is increasingly used more loosely to include any hot beverage where a plant has been infused into water, for example, ginger ‘tea’. True teas, like green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and white tea are all made from a plant called Camellia sinensis. You might see this name on the back of your favourite black tea or green tea. Both true teas and herbal infusions offer numerous health benefits, so you don’t have to feel forced into taking only true teas.

Health benefits of teas
Having tea and herbal infusions regularly can have long-term benefits to your health and is a great preventative measure against cell destruction by free radicals.

1. Calming agents - L-theanine, a nutrient found in true teas, rosmarinic acid, peppermint, rosemary, sage, thyme and lemon balm, can help produce your body’s calming hormone GABA. 
2. Stomach soothing - The anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger and turmeric make for a great tea for soothing heartburn and reflux. When making a homemade version, just avoid high doses of ginger (aim for ¼ tsp ground ginger for 500ml) as that can have the opposite effect, and result in worsening of heartburn. If opting for teabags, avoid ones with added sugar of more than 5g per serving, as there is a higher chance that you may not be getting enough ginger and turmeric in the drink.
3. Nausea reducing - Ginger (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects), chamomile (digestive relaxant), and peppermint (digestive relaxant) teas can be great herbal infusions for managing nausea. Peppermint can also assist with nausea, but larger doses can cause acid reflux, which can otherwise worsen nausea, so try to start with a lighter brew for peppermint tea. If nausea is frequent, it is always advisable to consult with a doctor to get to the root cause of it.
4. Digestive relief - Chamomile and peppermint tea can offer support for your gut health, with chamomile tea aiding in relaxing the gut to help reduce flatulence. While peppermint tea can reduce bloating and abdominal pain commonly seen in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
5. Antioxidants - Both herbal infusions and true teas carry antioxidants, which can protect your cells from damage, which means whichever one you decide to incorporate, your body will thank you for it.
6. Hydration - Tea is a great way of hydrating the body, and unlike coffee and cooldrinks, your body does not rely on the water from the drink to flush out the caffeine or high sugar content in cooldrinks. So, if you are trying to increase your daily water intake, tea can be your best friend. Just remember to limit the sugar added to your tea and check how many milliliters on average are in your standard cup, so you know exactly how much water you are adding and still need to add to meet your target.