The Best Autumn Teas You Should Try

Autumn is friendlier with a cup of hot tea. Whether it relaxes you after a tiring day at work or warms you up on cooler days, tea is extremely healthy for the body and has multiple benefits. Because we know you're sometimes out of ideas, we've put together the best fall teas you should try!

The miraculous benefits of tea

• Hydrates and detoxifies the body.

• Stimulates the functions of internal organs (helps the proper functioning of the stomach, liver, kidneys, etc.).

• Removes digestive problems (indigestion, nausea, bloating, intestinal transit disorders, etc.).

• Strengthens the immune system in the fight against colds, relieving coughs, hoarseness, etc.

Reduces anxiety and stress by promoting relaxation.

It provides the portion of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, and natural antioxidants such as flavonoids, catechins, polyphenols that neutralize the harmful action of free radicals or toxins in the body) so necessary for the body's energy.

Completes the therapy of many diseases (heart, nervous system, metabolism, etc.

Increased immunity

A strong immune system means healthy health and thus we will be able to cope more easily with the challenges of the cold season (respiratory viruses, flu, infections). Along with proper nutrition and exercise, herbal teas can help the immune system to function properly. Echinacea tea (flowers and roots of the plant) is best for supporting immunity because

• stimulates the production of white blood cells that have the role of defending the body against infections with viruses and bacteria

• inhibits the action of hyaluronidase, the enzyme secreted by bacteria that facilitates their penetration into healthy cells

• inhibits the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi

• promotes tissue regeneration (wound healing, scarring)

• contributes to blood and lymph detoxification by improving liver function

The antibacterial and antiviral effects are due to the many active ingredients it contains volatile oil, polysaccharides, resins, glucosides, flavonoids, and some minerals (copper, potassium, iodine, iron) and vitamins (A, E, C). Drinking 2–3 cups of tea a day as an infusion is your shield against seasonal ailments.

Rosehip and sea buckthorn teas are rich sources of vitamin C, recognized both for their antioxidant properties and for boosting the body's immunity. Rosehip and sea buckthorn teas The complex composition of sea buckthorn fruits is given by the content of vitamin C and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, K, P, and F, active ingredients such as cellulase, beta-carotene, trace elements (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron), proteins with a high content of essential amino acids and oils.

Rosehips are equally recognized for their vitaminizing qualities (vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, K, P, E), mineralizing (magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc), regenerating and anti-inflammatory, and have a rich content of bioactive elements (polyphenols, anthocyanins, bioflavonoids, etc.) being indicated in multiple diseases (allergies, anemia, convalescence, respiratory diseases, joints, etc.). Consume these teas daily as an infusion of 2- 3 times a day for a beneficial effect.

Calm and relaxation (well-being)

Chamomile tea, also popularly known as Romanian, is used to treat various health problems such as digestion, respiratory viruses, migraines, sunburn, acne, etc. Chamomile flowers are rich in minerals (calcium, phosphorus, zinc, silicon, iron, manganese, copper), vitamins (B1 and C), but also active ingredients in the form of volatile oils (azulene) or non-volatile compounds (flavonoids, apigenin, phytosterols, etc.).

Thus, chamomile tea has antispasmodic, anesthetic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory action, carminative, healing, being useful in digestive disorders, and more. It can also inactivate bacterial toxins and has an antidiarrheal, sweating, and sedative effect. It is used as an infusion (1 teaspoon of the plant to 1 cup of water, 1–2 cups a day). Lavender tea has valuable therapeutic properties: antispasmodic, choleretic-cholagogue (at the liver it stimulates the secretion of bile and promotes its elimination in the intestine), antiseptic, diuretic, relaxing, and anxiolytic.

The infusion of lavender flowers is very helpful both in digestive problems (biliary dyskinesia, bloating) and in respiratory diseases (flu, whooping cough, etc.) or urinary (cystitis) but also in case of migraines, neuroses, or mental overload.

More than 40 components have been identified in the composition of the plant (essential oil containing volatile substances such as linalool, terpineol, camphor, limonene, tannin, flavonoids, mineral salts, bitter principles) which give lavender many healing qualities. lavender contributes to:

• reducing mental tensions, providing a state of peace and calm

• balancing the psycho-emotional state

• protecting the body against stress, supporting the normal functioning of the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems

• creating favorable conditions for the installation of sleep

• maintaining respiratory health

Up to 3 cups of brewed tea can be consumed. Mint tea or popular garden izma or good izma has a stimulating effect on the nervous system and induces a state of relaxation and general invigoration. Nothing is more pleasant than a cup of mint tea sweetened with a teaspoon of honey on a rainy November day!

It is recommended to drink 1–2 cups of mint tea a day, preferably in the evening, after 16–17, because it has a calming relaxing effect, and 3–4 cups if you have a cold. The recommended infusion time is 3–5 minutes.

The active principles of mint leaves (volatile oil containing chin, cineole, limonene but also flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpenes) give it many benefits:

• menstrual cramps

• calming indigestion and bloating

• nausea repair

• oral health maintenance

• intestinal colic (in children)

Energy and detoxification

One plant, three types of tea. Green, black and white tea is obtained from the same plant, called Camellia sinensis, but in different ways. Black tea is the most processed, and green tea is easily processed and almost not fermented.

The leaves are either ripe, fried, or sun-dried. All 3 types of tea contain caffeine in different concentrations, depending on the type of tea, the manner, and time of infusion. One cup of green tea contains between 10–40 mg of caffeine and one of black tea between 45–60 mg of caffeine.

These teas, due to their rich content in antioxidants (catechins, polyphenols, flavonoids), alkaloids (caffeine, theine, theophylline, etc.), vitamins (C, B1, B2, B6, folic acid), mineral salts have tonic and energizing effects on the system. nervous and relieves physical and mental fatigue throughout the day. green tea is the favorite of most people in the world, and the Chinese have used it since ancient times to treat headaches and depression.

Because it is not fermented, green tea contains the highest amount of polyphenols (fights oxidative stress) and the lowest amount of caffeine, but also theobromine, theophylline, stimulants for the nervous system. We advise you to consume this type of tea only in the first part of the day and not after 16–17 because it can create sleep problems due to its stimulating effect on the nervous system.

The optimal number of cups of green tea per day is a maximum of 2–3 cups. The recommended infusion time is 2–7 minutes. Green tea fights against:

• infections and immune problems

• high cholesterol

• difficult digestion, accelerating metabolism, and fat burning (a real help in the fight against extra pounds)

• Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease

• different types of cancer

• rheumatoid arthritis

• cardiovascular disease

 White tea comes from the plant's fresh buds and is the purest type of tea, with a high content of antioxidants and a low amount of theine (substance with a long-term stimulating effect, 6–8 hours of the nervous system). The benefits of white tea include:

• detoxifying effect

• prevents aging

• combats the destructive effect of free radicals

• prevents degenerative diseases of the nervous system and cardiovascular (fluidizes the blood)

• has a marked antitumor effect

white Black tea successfully replaces coffee, and the intake of nutrients supports the health of the body. Also, we recommend that you consume it only in the first part of the day, for the same reasons as green tea, and not more than 2 cups a day.

The recommended infusion time is 3 minutes. The benefits of black tea are:

• strengthens immunity

• improves memory and concentration

• reduces the risk of stroke

• reduces the risk of heart disease (prevents the deposition of atheroma plaques on blood vessels)

• helps with weight loss (regulates blood cholesterol levels)

• relaxes and calms by lowering the level of stress hormones

• can prevent metabolic disorders, lowering the risk of diabetes and obesity

 Did you know that … after water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world? So indulge in a mint or green tea and forget about everyday stress!