Sniff, snuffle, cough; time to reach for a warm and soothing immune boosting tea this cold season! Our immune system is the gateway to good health and keeping it vital means fewer down days and sickness. Immune Boosting teas are rich in nutrients that provide anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
Tea is hydrating and holds nutrients we need for healthy immune systems. It is also a great source of antioxidants that boost the immune system and help reduce inflammation.
All tea, black, oolong, green and white, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and contains similar nutrients and caffeine. It’s all in how it’s processed that sets each tea apart and gives them their distinctive flavors. The theanine found in tea is also an amino acid that promotes overall wellness.
Other herbals like rooibos are also full of vitamins and antioxidants. Tulsi is popular for its immune boosting benefits, and blends with hibiscus and rosehips are packed with vitamin C.
And for the perfect sore throat soother, try our Lemon Ginger Turmeric tea recipe!
Try These Immune Boosting Teas
Blueberry Ginger Herbal Tea
As you open the package, the strong aroma of ginger and pretty appearance of blue cornflower blossoms announce the presence of this special tisane. Apple pieces add creaminess to the healing ginger while blueberries and heather blossoms add tangy and floral-herbal notes. Lemongrass and verbena combine to mellow the ginger zing.
Harmony Tulsi Herbal Tea
This complex yet harmonious caffeine-free brew is packed with the traditional cleansing and healing properties of the tulsi herb. Lemon verbena and rose offer high notes. Ginger and cinnamon provide depth. Apple smooths out the flavor, creating absolute balance.
Super Fruit Sencha Green Tea
This steamed Japanese sencha is filled with the healthful properties and flavors of green tea, super fruits and citrus—all perfectly balanced for a delicious, energizing cup. This expressive blend emphasizes green tea, while the fruit enhances its pleasing character. Goji berries, blueberries and pomegranate create a trifecta of berry goodness.
Blood Orange Hibiscus Fruit Tea
A bright and tangy blend of fruits and blossoms meld together in this sweet tisane. Delightful citrus flavors blend well with sweet hibiscus and orange peel, while rose hips add tartness and apple pieces add smoothness. Blood orange shines through in this invigorating blend, yet the aftertaste is soft and soothing.
Peppermint Herbal Tea
Like peppermint candy without the sugar, this tea leaves a pleasant cooling sensation in your throat. Clean, sweet and invigorating, peppermint is a simple herb, but this cup is bursting with flavor. Bright notes of peppermint candy and creamy mint ice cream fill each sip. And the mouthfeel is smooth, with deep earthy undertones.