Cold and Flu Recovery
- Peppermint Herbal TeaThis refreshing and soothing tea is caffeine-free and guaranteed to give you a great kick-start first thing in the day. Made from dried peppermint leaves, this offers a great aroma and a distinct minty taste. The peppermint plant is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and is native to Europe and North America. Peppermint tea can be enjoyed all through the day and also makes a delicious base for a cool and refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Dried Peppermint Leaves Allergens While we try to keep ...
From £10.99★★★★★9 Review(s) - Nettle Herbal TeaHigh in vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium, Nettle Tea is a herbal tea made from the leaves of the stinging nettle plant, also known as Urtica dioica and native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The leaves of the stinging nettle are rich in nutrients, are said to help cleanse the blood and improve liver function and kidney function, and have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a variety of health conditions. Nettles can also be ...
From £9.99★★★★★13 Review(s) - Chamomile Herbal TeaKnown as a traditional remedy for gastrointestinal complaints, Chamomile Herbal Tea is a soothing and relaxing caffeine free beverage, best served as it is or with a dash of honey. Chamomile teas (tisanes) have been used for thousands of years in many countries and cultures. The plant is one of the most ancient herbs known, and widely regarded as beneficial for a multitude of medical conditions. Drinking chamomile tea is a great way to unwind after the stresses of the day. It provides the ...
From £12.99★★★★★11 Review(s) - Sencha Ginger TeaRevealing lovely, distinct aromas, this soothing, warming Sencha Ginger tea is low in caffeine, contains antioxidants, and is delicious served hot or cold. Made with a wonderful blend of green tea, ginger pieces and black peppercorns, this refreshing tea combines the smooth and slightly grassy flavour of sencha green tea with spicy ginger notes. Sencha Ginger Tea is also rich in antioxidants, which may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, and contains compounds that ...
From £10.99 - Boysenberry Fruit TisaneA sweet and refreshing blend of boysenberry, orange peel, rosehip, currants, blackberries, hibiscus blossoms and apple pieces that results in a mellow, well-rounded tea that is ideal as a base for iced tea. Naturally caffeine-free, our Boysenberry Fruit Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Hibiscus Blossoms, Apple Bits, Rose Hip Peels, Dwarf Elderberries, Currants (Currants, Anti-Caking Agent: Vegetable Oil (Sunflower)), Black ...
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Cold and Flu Recovery
Cold and Flu Recovery
The unpleasant symptoms of the common cold or influenza are not to be underestimated - runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, coughs, headaches, shivers, muscle and joint pain, sinus problems and loss of appetite are all conditions that can really bring us down. Most people are only too glad to find anything that will alleviate the misery of such symptoms, and though analgesics and antihistamines may help, it’s always good if relief can be obtained from natural products that also taste nice!
Whether it’s a summer cold or winter flu, if you’re unlucky enough to succumb to a respiratory infection, there are a number of great-tasting teas and tisanes to help you feel better and keep you warm and hydrated on your road to recovery. Most teas contain antioxidants to help boost immunity, such as quercetin, known for its antiviral properties, and also L-theanine, an amino acid that may help in the fight against flu infections, but there are a range of ingredients in certain teas that offer extra health benefits.
- Peppermint Herbal Tea is a wonderful, soothing drink that has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Its menthol notes can help unblock a stuffed up nose and alleviate sinus infection symptoms.
- Nettle Herbal Tea can be used in the treatment of respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and sinusitis, to help break up congestion.
- Chamomile Herbal Tea has calming properties and contains infection-fighting compounds. And being caffeine-free, it’s the perfect relaxing drink to help you get a good night’s sleep.
- Liquorice Root Herbal Tea has anti-viral properties and may help relieve nasal congestion.
- Ginger Root ’n’ Lemon Herbal Tea is a great blend of ingredients to consume when enduring a cold or flu. Not only will ginger root warm you from the inside when you’re feeling under the weather, but it contains gingerols and shogaols, compounds that may help with symptom relief. The addition of lemon, hibiscus blossoms and fruit peel adds vitamins and antioxidants for immune support.
- Hibiscus Herbal Tea is packed with antioxidants and also rich in vitamin C and iron, helping the immune system to stay balanced and fight bacteria.
- Sencha Lemon Tea is a delicate green tea with added lemon, to help soothe a sore throat when you’re poorly.
- Boysenberry Fruit Tisane is a sweet and refreshing blend of fruits for a vitamin boost in a thirst-quenching drink.
When preparing the above teas and tisanes, a little honey will add sweetness if desired, and may help with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. Other therapeutic teas for cold and flu recovery can be viewed here, and if a friend or family member is laid low with pesky symptoms, a Tisane Selection Pack makes a lovely get well gift to cheer them up as they recover.