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What are the best teas and herbal teas to start a Detox cure?

Teas and herbal teas to start a detox cure.

After the holiday meals, Candlemas , and before Easter chocolates ... Yes, we all have a good excuse to indulge in the treats of the moment... Do you want to take care of yourself and choose plants that will do your body good? Un Air de Thé highlights a small selection of good cups that will pamper you! Here are the top 10 teas and herbal teas that will allow you to start a well-being cure, we tell you everything about the benefits of drinking tea and herbal teas .

First of all, we would like to remind you that the magic potion does not exist... by Toutatis! And that it is not enough to drink a cup of tea or herbal tea to lose all your excess pounds ! The first benefit of teas and herbal teas is that they help us to hydrate ourselves well, in fact it is recommended to drink between 1 and 2 liters of water per day to:
  • Hydrate your body and its organs
  • Drain your skin , have a good complexion and limit orange peel skin
  • Flush out toxins
  • Promote the feeling of satiety
  • Fight against constipation

In addition, tea naturally provides elements that have positive effects on our body :

  • Tea contains tannins (or Polyphenols ) which are natural antioxidants , they also stimulate the body's energy expenditure by increasing thermogenesis (body heat).
  • Theobromine has a diuretic action and promotes elimination through the urinary tract.
  • Theine (or caffeine, it's the same molecule) is present to a greater or lesser extent depending on the tea and its preparation. It functions differently in tea than in coffee. In tea, it interacts with tannins and diffuses more slowly into the body.
  • Amino acids including L-Theanine which reduces the effects of stress, improves concentration and regulates sleep.

Herbal teas made from medicinal plants also contain active ingredients that act directly on the body.

1. Green tea boosts your metabolism.

Japanese green teas, antioxidants boost metabolism

Green tea has a very good press in the media, " healthy " articles very often put it in the spotlight compared to other teas. It is important to know that this great effectiveness of green tea is explained in large part by its manufacturing method. Green tea is in fact the only tea that does not undergo an oxidation step on its leaves during its manufacture after harvest. This will result in a better preservation of its properties, in particular its famous antioxidants .

Since the majority of Japanese green teas are made using a steaming method, they are often more concentrated in catechins , amino acids and caffeine (theine) . They help activate the metabolism and are therefore more sought after for their effectiveness.

Among the most popular teas, we find the famous Matcha , Gyokuro , Sencha with a preference for spring fruits .

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2. Matcha tea increases energy expenditure.

Matcha, the green powder with a thousand and one virtues

So we forget about Matcha pastries and ice creams for a little while... Especially since you have to know that there is Matcha and Matcha... We note a real difference between culinary Matcha and tasting Matcha , which is not always specified in organic grocery stores. These two powdered teas are not made with the same teas... We will then understand the difference in taste, their benefits and consequently the price.

Matcha for tasting or ceremony are made from Tencha or Gyokuro . These are premium teas from shaded cultivation (the tea plants are manually covered with straw mats before harvesting; this special care results in a more concentrated production of chlorophyll and amino acids ).

The advantages of Matcha tea:

  • Higher concentration of theine (caffeine), vitamin C and antioxidants ( catechins ) than all other green teas.
  • As we consume the entire leaf, all components are absorbed.

Effects of Matcha:

  • The combination of theine (caffeine) and catechins increases energy expenditure by increasing body heat (thermogenesis).
  • Liver protector
  • Reduces appetite

When and how to consume matcha tea?

Matcha tea is best drunk in the morning and early afternoon due to its high theine (caffeine) content . You can drink 3 to 4 cups per week to complement your treatment with other teas. To prepare Matcha tea, see our tutorial here.

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3. Dark teas and Pu Erh teas for good digestion.

Pu Erh tea, a flagship plant of Chinese pharmacopoeia

Pu Erh is the name of a small town in the Southwest of China, in the Yunnan province . The cradle of tea, this region produces a real gem with its fermented tea . Under the two names of Pu Erh Shu (either cooked or black) or Pu Erh Sheng (raw or green), this tea with many legendary properties and widely used in Chinese pharmacopoeia makes many tea drinkers happy. Indeed, Pu Erh tea is very famous for its action on the intestinal microbiota , on cholesterol , on the liver , on digestion and it can be a valuable ally against certain headaches .

The advantages of Pu Erh tea?

  • a comforting tea with its animal notes, damp undergrowth, and peat.
  • a low-caffeine tea that can be consumed in the evening.

When and how to consume Pu Erh tea?

  • You can consume this tea after meals and in the evening.

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4- Oolong teas to facilitate drainage.

Oolong, a low-theine tea

Oolong teas or blue-green teas are semi-oxidized teas. Their oxidation process has been deliberately interrupted during the manufacturing of the leaves. Depending on the final rate, this gives them a rich and varied aromatic palette. They are therefore between green tea and black tea. This tea is naturally moderate or even low in theine , because the leaves selected to make it are more mature and therefore contain less tannins and theine (caffeine) .
It should be noted that the main properties of Oolong teas are generally focused on drainage and digestion , but are often similar to those of green teas.

5. Rooibos

rooibos, a caffeine-free drink full of antioxidants

Rooibos is an ally for staying well hydrated ! It is both the name of the shrub that only grows in South Africa in the Cederberg Mountains region and the name of the drink obtained from the leaves and stems. Long wrongly called red tea , it should be remembered that this plant is not tea and does not contain any theine. Rooibos can be consumed as a hot or cold infusion and at any time of the day. Its naturally vanilla / camarillo flavors will please young and old alike.

The benefits of Rooibos

  • Its concentration of flavonoids including catechins which improve the elimination of toxins .
  • Contains quercetin , which also helps to soothe digestive and intestinal disorders .

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6- Mate is concentrated in caffeine and gives energy.

mate to regain energy

This plant, native to Latin America and mainly cultivated in Argentina and Paraguay, is also called " Jesuit tea ", but be careful, it is not tea!
The benefits of mate:
  • Highly concentrated in caffeine, mate is a tonic and energizing drink .
  • The caffeine it contains accelerates intestinal transit , limits appetite and accelerates metabolism .
Mate is also highly acclaimed in the sports world for its properties on the muscles and joints . It will actively fight against certain bad aches and pains . It will even sometimes be able to chase away certain clouds during a drop in morale ...

7- The organic infusion "Happy Days" to feel good

the infusion to eliminate

The " Happy Days " herbal tea is made from Sencha green tea , Pu Erh tea , green mate , lemongrass , and lemon peel .

The benefits of plants:

  • Lemongrass is a relaxing, antispasmodic plant that promotes the elimination of gas.

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8- “Destination Detox” to drain your body.

The organic herbal tea " Destination Detox " is composed of Chinese green tea , Rooibos , dandelion , mint , fennel , rhubarb , elderberry , liquorice , fig , and vanilla .

The benefits of plants:

  • Mint is effective for digestive issues such as nausea and bloating. It also promotes the expulsion of gas.
  • Fennel seeds are used to treat bloating and stomach aches , it aids digestion.
  • Rhubarb helps fight bloating,
  • Elderberry has a diuretic action

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9- The organic infusion "Cap bien-être" to gently eliminate

slimming herbal tea

 

The “ Cap Bien-être ” infusion is made up of Rooibos , Honeybush , pepper and raspberry .

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10. "Chinese Secret" for your inner well-being

detox herbal tea

The "Secret de Chine" infusion is composed of Pu Erh tea , dandelion , liquorice , chicory and fig .

The benefits of plants:

  • Here is a diuretic potion reinforced by the action of dandelion, a powerful natural depurative .
  • Licorice and fig have a mild laxative and anti-inflammatory action.
  • Chicory aids digestion .

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While regular consumption of teas and herbal infusions contributes to the good health of the human body and the prevention of certain ailments, it cannot be considered a therapeutic treatment, but rather a good dietary practice. The information in this article cannot replace medical advice from a healthcare practitioner.

We wish you a good tasting!


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