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There is nothing quite like a cup of tea. From green to black and herbal to white, it is an integral part of so many cultures from across the globe. Taking our tea game to the next level is Tania Lodi. Opening Tania’s Teahouse in the heart of Dubai, her café is not only a pink Instagram worthy haven but offers up infusions that have some serious health benefits to boot. She shares her top ingredients, blends and tea-rrific knowledge on why you should be indulging in at least three cups a day.
The Base
Black Tea: Helps with oral and dental health, heart conditions, digestion, and also reduces anxiety.
Green Tea and Matcha: Particularly good in providing us with ‘zenergy’. A sense of calm and energy. They can increase serotonin levels, decreases anxiety, calm your stomach and even increase concentration.
Herbal Tea: These teas include flowers, herbs, and plants that can aid in digestion, anxiety, weight loss, and many other health conditions.
White Tea: Derived from the same plant as green tea, Camellia Sinensis, white tea is harvested earlier meaning it is less processed so it retains more antioxidants.
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The Blends
Calendula Petals: Reduces inflammation meaning they are great for helping menstrual cramps and eases a sore throat (they also taste like cocoa).
Chamomile: Promotes sleep and helps insomnia. Can also help treat a cold.
Cardamom: An antioxidant it can also aid digestion.
Cinnamon: Loaded with antioxidants, it can help your body fight infection.
Ginger: Reduces inflammation, helps with digestion and boosts the immune system.
Jiaogulan: A special plant that aids in increasing resistance to environmental stress, improves heart function, improves memory and can prevent hair loss.
Lavender: Helps with insomnia, depression, restlessness, and anxiety.
Lemongrass: Good for digestion, full of antioxidants, boosts red blood cell levels and relieves bloating.
Passion Flower: Can help to cure anxiety and depression. Also used to battle insomnia.
Peppermint: Aids in headaches, fighting bacteria, and improves sleep.
Rooibos: Featuring lots of antioxidants it can help boost your immunity.
Tumeric: Containing the active ingredient curcumin, it fights inflammation and enhances the health of many organs including the heart.
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