Drinking tea as part of your daily wellness routine is a delicious way to reap a bounty of health benefits from a quick cuppa. Research shows that eating and drinking certain types of food or drinks can help prevent or reduce the painful effects of inflammation. Certain herbs and spices in tea contain antioxidants that may help reduce pain and discomfort associated with chronic inflammation and acute inflammation. Learn about the best teas for inflammation, which blends have the most benefits, and when to drink these teas for the best results.
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10 BEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TEAS
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Peppermint
Clari-Tea by Arteasana
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Lemon
Organic Lemongrass, Ginger & Cinnamon by Oteas
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8
Fennel
Digest by Ahmad Tea
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7
Rose Hip
Spiced Chai by Sarjesa
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6
Black Tea
Organic Traditional Masala Chai by Tealyra
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5
Chamomile
Chamomile Comfort by Veda Wellness Teas
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4
Tulsi
Tremella Tulsi Mushroom Adaptogen Herbal Tea by Teeccino
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3
Green Tea
Nourish the Soul by Tea Squared
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Turmeric
Golden Turmeric Chai by Stash Tea
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Ginger
Organic Moringa Herbal Tea - Lemon & Ginger by Miracle Tree
PEPPERMINT
Peppermint has proven antibacterial, antiviral, and inflammation-reducing compounds. It can help relieve stress, soothe congestion or irritation related to allergies, boost your immune system to combat colds and the flu, and more! Plus, the aromatic properties of peppermint tea are highly refreshing and invigorating.
LEMON
Lemon may be used to help lower blood pressure, prevent infections, and reducing inflammation with its natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
FENNEL
Fennel is a flowering plant in the carrot family containing powerful vitamin C and quercetin that help reduce inflammation. Drinking fennel tea may also help aid digestion, relieve cramps, and help treat skin problems.
ROSE HIP
Rose Hip is concentrated with powerful polyphenols and galactolipids that are shown to help relieve joint pains and improve circulation due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
BLACK TEA
Black tea is a good source of theaflavin, a polyphenol that has antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
CHAMOMILE
Chamomile tea is one of the best teas to drink right before bed for reducing inflammation. With light floral notes, it can reduce the painful symptoms of inflammatory conditions, relieve anxiety, increase sleep quality, and boost your immune system to prevent sickness.
TULSI
Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine with many benefits. Tulsi tea can reduce inflammation, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. It is an adaptogenic tea capable of fighting off stress and allergic inflammation.
GREEN TEA
Green tea is touted for being high in antioxidants that function as anti-inflammatories and have a host of other health benefits. Green tea also naturally fights inflammation-causing free radicals.
TURMERIC
The health benefits of turmeric tea mainly come from the active ingredient curcumin that is found in a high concentration of the turmeric root. Curcumin functions as a powerful inflammation-reducing agent, so including turmeric tea in your diet is one of the best and easiest natural ways to fight inflammation.
GINGER
Ginger tea is one of the most powerful herbal medicine remedies for inflammation. It’s full of effective phytonutrients called gingerols that are antimicrobial and have anti-inflammatory benefits. Plus, ginger tea may also help reduce nausea, aid digestion, reduce pain, boost your immune system, and help reduce allergy symptoms.
WHY DRINK TEA FOR INFLAMMATION?
Acute inflammation is your immune-system's short-term healing response to injury, toxins, and infections by releasing white blood cells to the affected areas. However, it is often accompanied by uncomfortable redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Chronic inflammation is a similar long-term response or it can be a side effect of some autoimmune diseases. It can be dangerous because your body continues to release too many white blood cells that may start attacking healthy organs or tissue. Chronic inflammation can make you feel fatigue, body pain, stomach cramps, and an increased risk of infections, stroke, or developing other diseases.
However, there are ways to prevent and help treat some effects of acute and chronic inflammation. In addition to taking certain pain medications such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or steroids, research shows that making lifestyle and diet changes can also have a positive effect. Taking certain supplements or eating certain food or drinks may help reduce inflammation and its painful side effects.
Tea is packed with powerful polyphenols in the form of antioxidants that help locate and fight off harmful free radicals that can increase or cause inflammation. Plus, herbal tisanes or some types of tea are often blended with extra anti-inflammatory herbs and spices. Though more research should be done, drinking tea just may be one of the best natural remedies for inflammation!
WHEN TO DRINK TEA TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
In order to keep your polyphenol levels high enough to help fight inflammation in the body, you need to drink around 6-8 cups throughout the day. One of the best times of the day to drink an anti-inflammatory tea is right before bed. Not only will drinking tea be a calming ritual, but it will also help relax your body and mind so you can sleep better throughout the night and wake up to a better morning.
TThe only catch is making sure you save the caffeinated options, such as green tea or black tea blends, for the morning or early afternoon. Substitute these with herbal blends, such as a ginger, turmeric, or peppermint at night. If you want an extra boost, add a teaspoon of honey to your cup of tea as it contains many beneficial antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
10 BEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TEAS
Clari-Tea
Sips by Arteasana
Why you’ll love this tea
This loose tea is a breath of fresh air! Start the day right with the power of energizing green tea leaves, soothing eucalyptus and healing peppermint. The all-organic medicinal mix can be used to ease symptoms of cold and flu, clear up congestion and help drain stuffy sinuses.
Why you’ll love this brand
Arteasana's hand-crafted artisanal blends are inspired by the universality, timelessness and healing properties of tea. Their hand-selected USDA-certified Organic teas, spices and botanical products from various locations around the world to bring you only the best ingredients... so you can feel assured that you are drinking only the best!
Shop NowOrganic Lemongrass, Ginger & Cinnamon
Sips by Oteas
Why you’ll love this tea
A light-bodied infusion of lemongrass, ginger & cinnamon, with a subtle citrus finish, this tea bag helps soothe inflammation with a refined taste. For those who prefer the spicy side of life, this smooth balanced blend with fruity and minty ginger notes is packed with powerful plant compounds.
Why you’ll love this brand
Located in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, Oteas offers a wide variety of teas made from the highest quality leaves, herbs, flowers and spices. Good for you. Good for the planet. Oteas' products are 100% plastic-free, their tea bags are biodegradable, and their packaging is made up of plant-based materials that you can compost in your home.
Shop NowDigest
Sips by Ahmad Tea
Why you’ll love this tea
Digest harnesses the soothing sweetness of fennel, mint and licorice root to create a refreshing brew that gently calms and restores. Fortified with biotin and spearmint to help support digestion. 100% all-natural and caffeine-free.
Why you’ll love this brand
Ahmad Tea is a British family business with over four generations of passion for producing the finest teas. Their comprehensive range of classic black teas, delicious fruit teas, healthy green teas, and natural herbal infusions are sold in over 80 countries around the world! Ahmad Tea's mission is to "Inspire Kindness" and improve lives in tea-producing communities by contributing to projects that support healthcare, community development and the environment.
Shop NowSpiced Chai
Sips by Sarjesa
Why you’ll love this tea
The luxurious blend of fragrant spices in Dappled Sunlight is sure to warm your belly and your heart. With the slightest hint of rose hip adding an Alberta tang to each sip, this blend will remind you of better days and warmer seasons.
Why you’ll love this brand
Sarjesa Inc. is a socially-focused company, supporting local violence prevention programming for women in crisis through the sale of high-quality tea. With a focus on flavor, their blends are intentionally crafted in conversation with the land around them, made with a combination of Canadian grown and international ingredients.
Shop NowOrganic Traditional Masala Chai
Sips by Tealyra
Why you’ll love this tea
TTraditional Masala Chai is a bold black tea-based masala blend. Not only is this Chai absolutely delicious, but it features pure ground cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cloves; which soothes inflammation, builds immunity, and balances blood sugar! Using finely ground spices brings out a noticeably richer and fuller flavor in this chai blend. Enjoy this aromatic chai blend black, or with milk, sugar, or other sweetener for a traditional masala chai.
Why you’ll love this brand
Tealyra takes pride in their high standard of quality; offering authentic teas direct from origin, organic exclusives, a broad variety, and their own unique blends, created by innovation and the promise to deliver excellence in serving you their finest products.
Shop NowChamomile Comfort
Sips by Veda Wellness Teas
Why you’ll love this tea
Feel serenity with chamomile, aromatic lavender, and fennel to add comfort and relaxation to your day. Packed with anti-inflammatory herbs, this blend contains all-natural, certified organic ingredients.
Why you’ll love this brand
Veda Wellness is an Organic Wellness Teas Brand specializing in creating blends inspired by ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda. Their mission is to enhance human well-being through natural means. They use nature's best ingredients to bring you a healthy beverage option that will invigorate your minds and spirits, while leaving you with amazing taste.
Shop NowTremella Tulsi Mushroom Adaptogen Herbal Tea
Sips by Teeccino
Why you’ll love this tea
Aromatic Tulsi, with hints of spice accented by precious cardamom, is enhanced with the shimmering snow mushroom, Tremella, to support beauty from the inside out. Tremella, the tropical mushroom reputed to promote lasting beauty, is paired with sacred Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, the ‘Queen of Herbs’ for reducing stress in India’s Ayurvedic tradition. Blended with detox-stimulating dandelion root, experience bold, aromatic flavor with adaptogens protecting your mind and body!
Why you’ll love this brand
Created by Caroline MacDougall, an award-winning herbal beverage designer, Teeccino satisfies the needs of coffee or tea drinkers who want rich, bold flavor without caffeine or acidity! Their products are brimming with the health benefits and nutrients of various super herbs, and can either be brewed like coffee or steeped like tea. Their innovative roasted herbal teas range from classic coffee flavors like French Roast and Mocha to fun boutique flavors like Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate Raspberry - great for coffee and tea lovers alike.
Shop NowNourish the Soul
Sips by Tea Squared
Why you’ll love this tea
Finest Sencha green tea with an aromatic combination of juice oranges and spicy ginger. A truly successful flavor combination.
Why you’ll love this brand
TEA SQUARED WAS BORN OUT OF PASSION FOR FOOD AND A LUST FOR THE LEAF OVER A DECADE. Tea Squared is fortunate to have traveled to the corners of the world to uncover the best teas for their blends. They nurtured relationships with their growers over the years and only source the highest quality premium loose leaf teas. Handpicked from sought-after remote regions where the purest leaf can be found. Tea Squared uses all-natural ingredients in all of its blends.
Shop NowGolden Turmeric Chai
Sips by Stash Tea
Why you’ll love this tea
This chai tea with a twist contains plenty of powdered turmeric that brews a beautiful golden color and provides an earthy punch. The ingredients make for a dreamy and spicy flavor that is soothing and creamy, yet lively.
Why you’ll love this brand
Stash was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1972 by two hippies seeking a tea euphoria. Since then, Stash Tea’s mission has been to brew the boredom out of the world, with best-in-class ingredients and diverse flavors that delight the senses, surprise your taste buds, and brew up brighter and true-to-name.
Shop NowOrganic Moringa Herbal Tea - Lemon & Ginger
Sips by Miracle Tree
Why you’ll love this tea
Miracle Tree's Lemon & Ginger Organic Moringa Superfood Tea pleasingly combines the fresh flavors of citrusy lemon with the 'zing' of ginger, and the superfood qualities of Moringa to soothe inflammation with a refreshing taste.
Why you’ll love this brand
Miracle Tree is a family-owned superfood brand that focuses on sourcing quality herbal teas and powders that feature unique and attractive nutritional profiles. They are committed to socially and environmentally responsible sourcing and production and are organic certified.
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