What is herbal tea?
Herbal teas are made from a combination of fresh or dried flowers, fruit, leaves, seeds, roots or a soothing combination of all of these ingredients. Herbal tea is made by pouring boiling water over the ingredientsand letting it steep for a few minutes. You can sweeten the tea with honey or lemon or have it plain.
Today, herbal tea lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to buying herbal teas – there’s a blend for every taste and purpose and every tea delivers different health benefits.
You can choose which herbal tea to drink based on the benefits of the ingredientsin them. For example, drinking herbal tea made from a combination of lavender and chamomile helps promote better sleep, while ingredientsknown to help in digestion like lemongrass can support digestive health.
Why drink herbal tea?
Herbal teas have no calories when made with hot water and can be enjoyed guilt-free as they are made from natural ingredients. They are high in antioxidants and healthy alternative to regular black tea or coffee.
Adding 1-2 cups of herbal tea to your day can also deliver a wide range of health benefits like:
- relax and unwind
- detox
- better digestion
- support a healthy immune system and
- promote better sleep
- support weight management goals
Several herbs have been used for centuries in traditional medicine around the world and known for their specific health benefits. We’ve combined these herbs in a wonderful new blend to help support your weight management efforts, in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program.
7 herbal ingredientsin BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea
Green tea
Thanks to its popularity, green tea is usually the first beverage of choice and widely available in supermarkets and health shops as leaves or in tea bags.
Green tea comes from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds, and isn’t fermented and processed as highly as oolong and black teas. That’s why it’s higher in oxidants and polyphenols the two things that make tea good for your health.
Green tea mainly has catechins, whereas black tea mainly contains tannins. Catechins belong to a division of phytonutrients called flavanols and conside high in antioxidants, while tannins are the chemical compounds that give tea its bitter taste.
Research has found that drinking green tea can support anti-ageing, boost the immune system and support cardiovascular health.1
Yerba mate
Yerba mate is native to South America. The herbal tea called mate is made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant and consumed widely by South Americans.
Yerba mate tea has a strong, earthy and bitter taste with eucalyptus tones in it and is said to taste even stronger than regular green tea. Some of its health benefits include:
- boost energy and mental focus due to its high caffeine content
- boost your immune system and
- may protect against infections2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a popular ingient in Asian cooking and it originated from Sri Lanka and South India. The tall, thin white and green stalks produce a citrusy and lemony fragrance with a hint of mint when brewed in tea.
Some health benefits of drinking lemongrass tea include3:
- help improve oral health by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria
- may help lower cholesterol in the blood
- relive bloating
- produce a calming and relaxing effect
Nettle leaves
You may have been told to steer clear of stinging nettle but did you know nettle leaf has been used in traditional medicine for centuries? Today, it’s found in teas, in tablets, herb form or extract. Nettle has a grassy, earthy flavour.
Nettle leaves and roots are rich in4:
- vitamins A,C,K and several B vitamins
- minerals - calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
- fats - linoleic acid,linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid
- has all of the essential amino acids
- polyphenols
- pigments - beta-carotene, lutein, luteoxanthin and other carotenoids
Nutrients in nettle leaf act as antioxidants inside your body and help to defend your body cells against free radical damage.
Oat straw
Oat straw is the unripened stage of cereal grass which produces the common oat. When the plant ripens, it produces mature seeds or oats. Oat straw is harvested at the green stage of the cereal grass.
Oat straw has a number of health benefits6
- it’s high in essential minerals like iron, manganese, and zinc (composition varies by brand)
- it may benefit heart health
- it’s high in antioxidants so may reduce inflammation
- it may benefit brain function in older people
Liquorice root
It comes from the root of the liquorice plant and has a sweet, aromatic flavour popular in making sweets, drinks and medicines.
Liquorice root has 300+ compounds some of which have inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral effects.5
When brewed in tea, it’s found to be beneficial for digestive health.
Rooibos
Originally found in South Africa, rooibos tea is becoming popular for its flavour and a alternative to green and black tea.7
It’s also known as tea or bush tea and is an herbal tea full of powerful antioxidants.
Some of its benefits are7:
- lower in tannins so doesn’t interfere as much with the absorption of iron
- full of antioxidants which helps protect the body cells from free radical damage
- may benefit heart health
Introducing a new calorie-free* herbal tea by BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea
BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea combines not one, not two but 7 different types of herbs to create a flavourful tea full of goodness to help you live a healthier lifestyle.
It’s free from calories*, so you can enjoy it guilt-free knowing it’s only delivering amazing health benefits for your body, not unwanted calories. Enjoy 1-2 cups any time of the day as part of a weight management program or just because you love a good herbal tea.
BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea is so easy to prepare plus it tastes good, hot or cold. With just enough caffeine to help you breeze through a busy day, it will become your drink of choice, at home or on the go!
*If used as per the user direction
Who is it for?
BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea is suited for you if you are:
- a tea or herbal tea lover who’s always up for a cuppa
- starting off on a health journey and looking for a calorie-free drink to complement your health goals
- following a weight management plan as part of a healthy diet and exercise program
- looking for an alternative to black tea or green tea
- looking for a herbal tea to help you get through your day
- looking for a great tasting tea and a convenient blend to include in your wellness regime
Features of BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea:
- Calorie free
- delicious and fragrant tea with 7 different herbs
- a natural blend of traditional herbs: Mate, Green Tea, Lemongrass
- Caffeine from Mate and Green Tea
- Can be enjoyed at anytime of the day
- Great addition to a weight management regime
- Convenient single use sachets
- Can be enjoyed hot or cold
Benefits of BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea:
- Support a calorie-controlled diet and exercise regime
- Contains just enough natural caffeine from Yerba Mate and Green Tea to help power you through the day
- Convenient carry-around format
- Versatile flavour profile
How to make your BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea
Simply place the teabag into a mug and add (200-mL) boiling water. Brew for 2-5 mins. Enjoy 1-2 cups daily, morning or afternoon. Serve it hot or chilled.
Sip your way to good health with BodyKey™ by NUTRIWAY™ Herbal Tea any time of the day!
Contain Caffeine
References
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6412948/
2 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-benefits-of-yerba-mate
3 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321969#takeaway
4 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/stinging-nettle#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
5 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/licorice-root#side-effects
6 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oat-straw-extract#benefits
7 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/rooibos-tea-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9
