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4 PM Purple Tea- Your Perfect Evening Escape

Evenings are the most unpredictable part of the day. As soon as the clock hits 4 PM, people start doing all kinds of things. At the same time, we go through all kinds of moods. Most of us get tired from working or studying every day. On the other hand, some people find the energy to follow their passions and let their creative juices flowing. Don’t worry, no matter which one you are, 4 PM Purple Tea is the right beverage to accompany all your evenings. 

4 PM Purple Tea is a special creation by Ono Teas. It has beautiful and tarty hibiscus petals along with bright blue butterfly blue pea flowers. These two beautiful ingredients come together to give you the pleasurable evening that you deserve. But it’s not just about pleasure– 4 PM Purple Tea is full of health benefits that might surprise you. So what are the health benefits that you get from this amazing brew? Let’s find out.

Hibiscus Flower Petals

Hibiscus may help with Weight Control

Many of us struggle with weight issues in our daily lives. Including Hibiscus in our drinks such as tea can help in controlling our body weight.  Currently, obesity is one of the most underrated medical conditions in our society. It is extremely dangerous and can lead to other diseases including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. 

Studies have shown that the extract of the Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower can help in weight management by regulating our body’s metabolism. Along with the right exercises, this can help you in maintaining a healthy body.   

A study conducted on 36 overweight people had the participants divided into two groups- one was given hibiscus extract and the control group took a placebo. After 12 weeks, the hibiscus extract reduced their body fat, body weight, hip-to-waist ratio, and body mass index.  

Another study, done on obese mice, reported a reduction in their body weight after 60 days of regular administration of hibiscus extract.  Besides regular exercise and a balanced diet, hibiscus tea can prove essential in managing body weight.

Hibiscus may help control Blood Pressure

Blood pressure can be a very serious problem if ignored. Hypertension can cause severe stroke, and can even be fatal. Preventing such a disastrous condition is crucial to our health. Over time, high blood pressure can weaken the heart, increasing the risk of heart disease. 

According to some results shown in a study, hibiscus is shown to reduce both systolic (SBP) and diastolic(DBP) blood pressure. In a study done with 65 people having high blood pressure, the subjects were divided into two groups. The experimental group was given hibiscus tea and the control group was given a placebo. 

After 6 weeks, the people who had hibiscus tea showed a significant decrease in their systolic blood pressure, compared to the control group. Therefore hibiscus tea may help in maintaining proper blood pressure naturally, paving the way to a risk-free life.

May give you a Healthy Heart 

The importance of monitoring your cholesterol levels is exponentially great. We must be extremely aware of the health choices we make while choosing what we consume in our daily lives. Hibiscus may help in lowering the fat levels in our blood. There is plenty of research on the subject to support this.

By reducing the cholesterol metabolism in our body, a study suggests that Hibiscus has pharmacological properties that may prevent cardiovascular diseases, which minimizes the risk factors, giving us a healthy heart.

In a study, 60 diabetic people were divided into two groups- one was given hibiscus tea and the other one drank black tea. After one month of regular consumption, those who drank hibiscus tea reported decreased levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.   

Researchers at PubMed conducted another study with subjects suffering from metabolic syndrome. They administered a daily dose of 100 mg of hibiscus extract to the subjects, for one month. The researchers observed that the extract decreased total cholesterol and increased HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol).

Hibiscus can be an Anti-Depressant

Mental health is very serious and we often tend to ignore it. Our fast-paced lives can be stressful, and if we don’t do anything about it, we end up suffering. 

Manifestly, those who suffer from a major mental illness need to consult a therapist as their top priority. According to a study, the extract of hibiscus has shown antidepressant-like properties. Also, it did not have any sedative properties, that modern antidepressants usually have.

Hibiscus is Anti-Diabetic

Diabetes is a chronic disease that destroys so many lives every day. The life of a diabetic person can be very troublesome, and therefore a refreshing drink that may relieve some of those problems can help a lot! As per research, the powder of the hibiscus flower can reduce glucose levels and improve lipid profile in our body, therefore it may improve the condition of some diabetic patients.

Hibiscus is also Antipyretic

Fevers and coughs are two of the most common ailments that almost anyone can contract these days. While taking an antibiotic seems like the best solution, but taking medicines regularly is not good for our bodies.  We must incorporate healthy food choices into our lifestyles to prevent them from happening in the first place. 

According to a study, the Hibiscus flowers have properties shown to help in bronchitis and relieve fevers and coughs. So next time you catch a fever, making a nice beverage containing Hibiscus just might help you get through it. 

Hibiscus is Full of Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that are very essential to our bodies. They protect us from the cellular damage caused by free radicals, which often leads to oxidative stress. If not controlled, it paves the way for chronic diseases such as heart conditions, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Oxidative stress also contributes to faster ageing. 

Hibiscus tea is rich in powerful antioxidants, therefore it helps prevent the damage and diseases that the free radicals can cause. There are many other studies to find more about the antioxidant activity of hibiscus. Scientists in a study used hibiscus extract on rats to examine its antioxidant activity. They observed that the extract increased the number of antioxidant enzymes and reduced the damage caused by free radicals by up to 92%.  

Another study conducted on rats delivered similar results. It was found that different parts of the hibiscus plant, such as the leaves, possess potent antioxidant properties. There is still a lot of room for human-based research done on hibiscus.

Hibiscus May Promote Liver Health

Needless to say, the liver is one of the most crucial organs of the human body. It secretes bile juice, excretes waste products, and metabolizes fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Maintaining proper liver health is very important, and studies suggest that hibiscus may help keep it working efficiently.

A study conducted on overweight people revealed that administering hibiscus extract for 12 weeks improved their liver steatosis, a medical term for fatty liver disease.  If not treated, the extreme buildup of fat can lead to liver failure.

Another study, conducted on hamsters, revealed that hibiscus extract prevented potential damage-causing markers in the liver. This reduction of liver damage markers indicates the protective nature of the hibiscus flower.  

In another study, the administration of hibiscus extract in rats resulted in a 65% increase in the drug-detoxifying enzymes that are present in the liver. Having hibiscus tea regularly could protect your liver against fatty liver disease and detoxify it as well.

May Help Prevent Cancer

Cancer is a leading cause of death. The uncontrollable division of cancer cells can result in tumours and damage to the immune system that can be fatal. The best way to deal with it is to try and prevent it. Hibiscus contains compounds such as polyphenols, that are helpful in the prevention of cancer.

Many lab studies have examined the potential effect of hibiscus extract on cancer cells. In a test-tube study, scientists suggested that hibiscus extract showed the ability to reduce the motility and invasiveness of two different types of cancers.  

Another study revealed that hibiscus leaf extract helped prevent the spreading of prostate cancer cells in humans. Hibiscus extract has shown the ability to inhibit the growth of stomach cancer cells by almost 52% in other studies.  (1)

Blue Pea Flower

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower Helps with Depression

Blue Pea flower, Ajaparita, or Shankhpushpi finds many references in Ayurveda. People have traditionally used it for improving mood and fighting mental issues. The consumption of this beautiful flower has a plethora of pharmacological benefits. One of them is to help with mental illnesses.

Sources have reported that the blue pea flower may have help in coping with depression. Researchers have stated that it has a wide spectrum of neuropharmacological benefits such as nootropic, anti-depressant, and anti-stress properties.

Instead of relying on heavy chemically produced drugs, one should find a natural way to calm their mind and uplift their mood. One such way is to enjoy this beautiful wonder called blue tea.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower May Improve Skin Health

A lot of people face skin issues that keep recurring and are very difficult to get rid of. Numerous creams and gels and other sorts of products contain chemicals that harm your skin rather than taking care of it. Dermatologists have suggested that the Butterfly Blue Pea flower is rich in polyphenols, proanthocyanidin, and flavonoids, which stop the harmful effects of free radicals that damage and degrade skin.

Blue Tea made from the flower of the Clitoria Ternatea plant is very beneficial for skin health. This pretty blue flower has the power to make your skin as beautiful as a butterfly! On a serious note, studies have demonstrated that the butterfly pea flower may have antiglycation and antioxidant properties. 

This antioxidant property protects you from harmful free radicals that cause the collagen in your skin to break- resulting in unflattering skin blemishes like wrinkling, dark spots, fine lines, and loose, saggy skin. This means that this flower has the potential to be a therapeutic solution for age-related skin issues. Including this flower as a part of your skincare regime would be a wise decision.

As a bonus, apart from skin health, the Blue Pea flower also takes care of your hair, due to the presence of anthocyanin – a compound known to increase blood circulation in the head and therefore maintain a healthy scalp. It also helps in strengthening the hair follicles from within.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower May Improve Cognitive Function

Known as the “Shanka Pushpi”, the Blue Pea flower comes under the “Medhya” category in Ayurveda. This means that it may enhance neurological health. Our ancestors have passed down this precious knowledge that now helps us in our daily lives. 

Studies demonstrated the neuroprotective properties may significantly improve cognitive health on regular consumption. Other studies also support the idea that the Butterfly Pea Flower could help in improving learning capacity and boosting memory.

These neuropharmacological benefits may also suggest that they can help in the prevention of many neurological ailments. 

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower is Antiviral

There are many deadly viruses out there such as Ebola and Covid-19. Even though fighting them is not that easy, several other viruses are less deadly (but still harmful) that can be fought against, without any vaccines. Natural means to fight viruses are rare. One such way is to incorporate herbal teas into our lives. Blue Tea is a perfect example.

Blue pea flowers are often used as a colouring agent in many foods. They are also known to change their colour with the addition of different ingredients. Apart from this, one major health benefit of butterfly pea is its antiviral properties. According to a study, the blue pea flower has shown antivirus properties that may help prevent potential attacks from different viruses.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower is Antipyretic

This traditional medicinal plant bears flowers that might help you with anything! Another amazing health benefit of the blue pea flower is its antipyretic property.

Research shows that just a freshly brewed cup of blue tea can help in reducing fevers drastically. In another study done on albino rats with yeast-induced pyrexia (fever), the methanol extract of Clitoria ternatea was evaluated for its antipyretic potential. 

A single extract of around 300 mg/kg (of body weight) produced a significant reduction in normal body temperature and yeast-provoked elevated temperature in a dose-dependent manner. The effect extended up to 5 hours after administration. This flower does so by expanding the blood vessels under the skin to increase the blood flow and your body is cooled down.

The study also suggested that the antipyretic effect of the extract was comparable to that of paracetamol, a standard antipyretic agent.

Blue Pea Flower Contains Very High Amounts of Antioxidants

The extract of Clitoria ternatea L. (the blue pea flower) has undergone a lot of research and has shown a lot of promising health benefits. The most prominent property has to be the antioxidant activity that paves the way for so many benefits.

Studies show that the blue pea flower has been evaluated for antioxidant properties. The reason for most of the benefits is the ample amounts of antioxidants present in this flower – anthocyanin, a potent antioxidant, is the star of the show.

Foods rich in antioxidants are very useful in the prevention of chronic diseases caused by oxidative stress- a condition that is caused by the damage done by free radicals to our cells. This antioxidant is also the main reason behind the skin-nourishing properties of butterfly blue pea. The antioxidants in butterfly pea can rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen synthesis and reducing the signs of ageing.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower is Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammation is a process that our body initiates to protect itself from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. But when the body doesn’t know when to stop, inflammation can have long-term damaging consequences on your body, hence it is essential to include foods that prevent inflammation in your diet. 

Research has suggested that butterfly pea contains polyphenols that showed anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting components such as flavonoids, tannins, and polyphenols are the main cause behind their benefits.

Pharmacies could also use these flowers to make medicines. Medicines that protect against chronic inflammation. By suppressing the excessive production of pro-inflammatory mediators, this could be possible. Meaning, it can curb the factors that might cause inflammation.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower is also Anti-Diabetic

Apart from genetics, your lifestyle choices heavily impact your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Being overweight or obese makes your cells more resistant to the effects of insulin on your blood sugar.

Diabetes patients always have a hard time finding a beverage they could enjoy. Well, they won’t if they have a blue tea beside them! One cup of this beautiful blue potion taken between meals can prove very useful in maintaining blood sugar levels.

Recent research has revealed that the blue pea flower is reported to have antidiabetic activity. It helps inhibit the intake of glucose from the diet and lower blood sugar.

Enjoying a great-tasting beverage and taking care of your health is something you would want for sure. Although many antidiabetic drugs are available in the market that help prevent diabetes, it is always wise to opt for natural alternatives that do not have any side effects.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower is Anti-Asthmatic

Asthma is a very common disease with more than 10 million cases per year in India. There is no real cure for it, and living with the constant fear of asthma attacks and relying on pumps or inhalers is not something we would want. One of the natural ways of preventing Asthma is to consume foods having anti-asthmatic properties. For example, you guessed it, the Blue Pea flower. 

A lab study evaluated the extract of the Blue Pea plant’s roots. The results demonstrated antiasthmatic activity. This indicates that consumption of blue tea may be beneficial to prevent asthma as well.

It acts as an expectorant and helps in reducing any irritation present in the respiratory organs. For those who have asthma, the extract of these roots may help in suppressing the symptoms.

Butterfly Blue Pea Flower as an Analgesic

There are many natural sources of food that provide analgesic properties – Cloves, Ginger, and essential oils of Rosemary, Peppermint, or Eucalyptus. The blue pea flower is also one of them.

In a recent study, researchers induced writhing in some mice by administrating acetic acid in their blood.  Researchers found a significant decrease in the twisting, squirming movements, or contortions of the body after using Butterfly Blue Pea flower extract. Indicating that the ethanol extract of the blue pea plant’s root showed analgesic properties. 

We are all tired of trying artificial painkillers filled with chemicals. Try a blue tea made by butterfly pea flower and enjoy a natural and refreshing drink that will soothe your pain and help you relax.

Evenings Made Better

4 PM Purple Tea is the perfect partner for all your evening snacks. Even if you don’t have a snack, it stands out as the star of your evenings. All these health benefits from hibiscus and blue pea flower make it the ideal evening drink. 
If you want to try 4 PM Purple Tea, you can order your very own pack right now. Start with a trial pack, or take that leap of faith and get a 30-Day pack.

So, if you liked 4 PM Purple Tea, make sure you try other teas from our Heart Wellness Section. In fact, 3 Paan Sheesha and Full Petal Hibiscus are some of my favourites.

Happy evenings!

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Turmeric Mulethi: A Brew Brimming with Health

Remember when we were kids, our grandmas used to use all kinds of herbs and spices to take care of us. Whether it be turmeric for pain and inflammation or ginger for nausea– These herbs and spices have always come to our rescue. Keeping that in mind, and with consultation from medical professionals, the team of experts at Ono Teas have crafted a unique concoction: Turmeric Mulethi.

Turmeric Mulethi has the power of 9 potent ingredients that come together to form the best health drink you can find. Green tea leaves, turmeric, liquorice (commonly known as Mulethi), lemongrass, lemon peel, ginger root, cardamom, rose petals and black pepper all in one brew! Can you imagine the various health benefits they offer? Well don’t worry, you don’t have to imagine. We’re going to list all these health benefits one ingredient at a time. The list is long so you might want to pick up a cup of tea while reading this (why not try Turmeric Mulethi while you’re at it?). Let’s begin.

Turmeric

Close-up shot of turmeric pieces.
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Turmeric has been traditionally used in India as a spice and a medicinal herb. The main compounds responsible for most of the health benefits of turmeric are curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin.

Turmeric is Anti-Bacterial

Turmeric contains various bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties. One such property is its antibacterial property. The anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin prevent pathogens like bacteria from entering our bodies.

Research indicates that turmeric has shown the ability to inhibit the growth of a variety of periodontopathic bacteria. Even a low concentration of 20 µg/mL of curcumin

inhibited almost 80% of bacteria (P.gingivitis) in a study. 

Other studies show the antibacterial activity of curcumin against Staphylococcus aureus and Rhizoctonia solani (those are fungus names if you were wondering). 

Turmeric May Help Reduce Depression

In a controlled trial, researchers divided 60 people having depression into three groups. The first was given a Prozac, the second, a gram of curcumin, and the third group was given both. The results showed that the third group with both Prozac and curcumin gave the best results. This indicated that curcumin might have an antidepressant effect.

In a study based on the chronic stress model of depression in rats, researchers observed that curcumin administration showed similar properties as imipramine, an antidepressant.

Turmeric May Help Improve Skin Health

Turmeric has components that display antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties help a lot when a person is dealing with skin conditions and allergies. This may also help your skin to glow and lighten up.

Research has suggested that turmeric may be used to treat a lot of dermatologic diseases. Ingested turmeric/curcumin is suggested to modulate skin health and function.

Several studies have reported that turmeric may help in improving the condition of many skin diseases such as acne, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, facial photoaging, oral lichen planus, pruritus, psoriasis, radiodermatitis, and vitiligo.

Turmeric May be Effective in Treating Arthritis

Arthritis is a very common ailment, especially among the elderly. In most types, this condition involves inflammation in the joints. Being a very potent anti-inflammatory compound, curcumin found in turmeric may help patients suffering from arthritis. 

Researchers conducted a study among patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The results indicated that curcumin found in turmeric acted as a more effective solution compared to an anti-inflammatory drug. 

Other research and studies also indicate that curcumin can act as an effective part of treatment for arthritis. (1)(2)(3)     

Turmeric May be Effective in Treating Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases in the world and is also linked to causing dementia. Even in modern medicine, there is no proper treatment or solution to cure Alzheimer’s disease. The only possible option is to prevent it by incorporating healthy measures.

Curcumin present in turmeric is believed to prevent most neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Researchers conducted a study on 1010 elderly Asians without any serious cognitive defects. They found that those who consumed curcumin more often showed fewer early signs of dementia. 

Curcumin has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier, which only allows essential substances to travel to the brain. 

Turmeric is Full of Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that help protect your body from the cellular damage caused by free radicals. These are harmful molecules that might cause oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to several chronic conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. 

Research suggests that curcumin acts as a potent antioxidant. It can protect your body from free radicals by neutralizing them. Curcumin also gives a boost to your own body’s antioxidant enzymes

Turmeric is Anti-Inflammatory as well

Inflammation is a process that occurs on an injury. It helps your body fight foreign invaders and repairing any damage. It keeps your body safe from pathogens like bacteria. But when this process becomes chronically unstoppable, it can harm your own body instead of protecting it. 

Several studies have suggested that chronic inflammation can play a huge role in various ailments like metabolic syndrome, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and various degenerative conditions. (1)(2)(3)

Research and studies show that curcumin has very significant anti-inflammatory properties, and it may be on par with some anti-inflammatory drugs. On top of that, it does not have side effects like those drugs. (4)(5)(6)

GREEN TEA LEAVES

Spoonful of green tea leaves for demonstration.
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Next up is green tea: one of the most famous and widely used teas. The wide range of health benefits might surprise you.

Green Tea for Weight Management

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages for most health-conscious people out there, and it deserves all the attention it gets. Among the abundance of health benefits that it offers, weight management has to be the most prominent one. 

A review of studies shows that green tea demonstrates anti-obesity properties due to the presence of polyphenols that affect major factors such as cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol that are directly affected by its consumption. 

Green Tea Reduces the Risk of Stroke

Research suggests that consumption of green tea may lower blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of stroke in the future.

Another study suggested that drinking green tea daily might reduce the risk of stroke by about twenty per cent. Poor health choices always lead to our downfall, and hence, green tea just might act as insurance against stroke for such people.

Green Tea May Reduce The Risk Of Cancer

Cancer is one of the deadliest and most uncertain diseases that may or may not be cured if contracted. Therefore, prevention being our only option, we must incorporate healthier life choices that start with our food.

Scientists suggest green tea to be anticarcinogenic in nature. The consumption of green tea may prove to be helpful in the prevention of many types of cancer, including lung, colon, oesophagus, mouth, stomach, small intestine, kidney, pancreas, and mammary glands.

Green Tea May Prevent Neuronal Damage

Ageing is something we cannot stop, and it often leads to effects that include neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. These cannot be cured, but they can be prevented.

Studies show that green tea is neuroprotective in nature, and green tea polyphenols may significantly help in reducing the risk of these neurological diseases. 

So if you start drinking green tea in your youth, you will never regret it in your old age!

Green Tea May Prevent Heart Disease

Green tea is of the drinks that are actually good for your heart. In the long run, it prevents most of the damage to your cardiovascular health from the inside. 

Since green tea may lower our body’s blood pressure, studies suggest that it may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Although it should be noted that heart patients are not recommended to overconsume green tea.

Green Tea May Help Maintain Blood Pressure

As discussed before, research has indicated that regular consumption of green tea may help lower your body’s blood pressure. Green tea may significantly reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, making it a perfect beverage for those who have hypertension. This soothing refreshment can help drastically when consumed daily.

Green Tea is Anti-Diabetic as well

A review of studies has demonstrated that green tea has a direct effect on our blood glucose levels and might help in significantly reducing them.

This property of green tea can result in an anti-diabetic effect, as lowering blood glucose levels can mean better diabetic health for most diabetes patients. Hyperglycemia is a serious issue and any preventive steps that can be taken are really helpful.

Liquorice (Mulethi)

Close-up shot of black Liquorice coiled.
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Liquorice is being used in traditional medicine for a long time. Its sweet, aromatic flavour is used in making a wide variety of candies or sweets.

Liquorice for Strong Bones

In 2012, researchers did a 2-month study on healthy women and reported that liquorice demonstrated an increase in parathyroid hormone. This hormone helps maintain an appropriate balance of calcium in the bloodstream, maintaining a strong bone metabolism. The same study revealed that the urinary calcium levels were also increased.

Liquorice Reduces Plasma Potassium

Plasma potassium (Hypokalemia) is a type of electrolyte disturbance, that causes reduced blood potassium. If it gets severe enough, it can cause muscle weakness/paralysis and cardiac arrhythmias.

Researchers conducted a study in which they tested prolonged ingestion of graded doses of liquorice. They did this test on healthy individuals and noted a significant fall in plasma potassium concentration (from 4.3 to 3.5 mmol/litre).

Liquorice is Anti-ulcerogenic

Peptic ulcers are sores that open up at the inside lining of the stomach, small intestine, or lower oesophagus. The compound called glycyrrhizin present in the liquorice root extract may help in treating peptic ulcers.

A study done on mice indicated that liquorice root extract was more effective in protection against peptic ulcers than omeprazole, a common medication used for treating ulcers. 

Liquorice has a lot of Antioxidants

The liquorice plant has compounds that indicate a lot of health benefits, one of them being its antioxidant property. 

Research shows that the yellow colour of this plant is due to its flavonoid content, from which hispaglabridins show antioxidant activity.  

Another study done on seven components of this plant has suggested that six of them, namely Hispaglabridin A, Hispaglabridin B, Glabridin, and 4′-O-Methylglabridin, isoprenylchalcone derivative, and Isoliquiritigenin demonstrated very potent antioxidant activity. 

Lemongrass

Lemongrass Honey and Lemon Juice Food in a jar topped with a wedge of lemon and lemongrass, all placed on a piece of hemp cloth.

Next up, we have lemongrass. Lemongrass has traditionally found its use in reducing stress and improving sleep since the middle ages. Native to Sri Lanka and South India, this is a herb that provides numerous benefits to our health, and incorporating it into our diets can significantly improve our lifestyle:

Lemongrass is Antiviral

Lemongrass has a scent that resembles lemons. Due to this, it finds use as a culinary and medicinal herb. It also offers a lot of health benefits.

Lemongrass has found its use in traditional medicine as a herbal infusion to treat fever and malaria. Studies have revealed that lemongrass has demonstrated antimalarial activity. 

Another study revealed that Citral (a major component of lemongrass oil) has shown antiviral activity against HSV-1 and yellow fever virus.

These viruses may or may not be deadly, but they are all harmful, and contracting them should be avoided at all costs.

Lemongrass is Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammation is a process that our body initiates to protect itself from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. But when the body doesn’t know when to stop, inflammation can have long-term damaging consequences on your body, hence it is essential to include foods that prevent inflammation in your diet. 

Studies have suggested that certain flavonoids from lemongrass, namely luteolin glycosides have demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity. The researchers also recommended that lemongrass extract can be used as a less toxic alternative to current anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical drugs. 

This indicates that lemongrass is a healthy addition to our everyday diet, and can also be incorporated into our beverages. This soothing effect might be useful to those who suffer from inflammation. 

Lemongrass has Anti-Fungal Properties

Lemongrass oil is effective as an insecticide and also as a herbicide because of its antimicrobial effects.  Additionally, it is also completely safe to consume and acts as an antifungal shield for our skin.

Research has shown that lemongrass oil is active against a variety of different fungi, making it a perfect anti-fungal agent. 

Dermatophytes are fungi that feed on keratin present in our skin, hair, and nails. Lemongrass has shown activity against a lot of dermatophytes present in humans, making it an essential addition to our diet.

Anti-Bacterial

Bacteria inside our bodies (except the good ones) are a nuisance and always difficult to deal with. Therefore, antibacterial foods are necessary to fight the bad bacteria as regularly using antibiotics is not good for our health.

Lemongrass oil has showcased anti-bacterial according to research. The tests revealed that lemongrass is effective against drug-resistant organisms. 

In vitro (studies conducted on organisms within glass-based lab equipment), lemongrass has shown activity against a variety of bacteria and fungi. Hence, these amazing properties make lemongrass a perfect ingredient to add to our food, making it healthier and preventing damage to our bodies.

Lemon Peel

lemons and cup full of lemon peel/lemon zest with a yelklow knife
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Moving on to our next ingredient, lemon peel. We often overlook the peel and go straight for the juice inside. But the peel of a lemon has lots of benefits that go unappreciated. 

Lemon Peel Helps Treat Gallstones

The peel of a lemon is a very useful part of it and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. It presents a lot of health benefits. One such advantage is the treatment of gallstones. Studies show that a solvent present in lemons called d-limonene can help treat gallstones- the solid deposits that may develop in the gall bladder. 

Lemon Peel Helps Prevent Heart Disease

In a study, researchers found that d-limonene, which is present in the essential oil of lemon, had therapeutic effects on metabolic disorders in mice. The mice were fed a high-fat diet to induce obesity. 

D-limonene directly affected blood glucose levels and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c). All of these parameters are directly correlated to heart diseases. This might indicate that consumption of lemon peel prevents any heart ailments and improves overall cardiovascular health.

Lemon Peel Improves Oral Health

Apart from the great flavour that it adds to our food, this citrus fruit is also good for our oral hygiene. Consuming lemon kills a lot of oral bacteria that reside in one’s mouth. 

In a test, researchers isolated and tested three compounds from a lemon. These compounds showed activity against bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans, Prevotella intermedia, and Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Lemon Peel Boosts Immune System

Lemon peel may give a boost to the immune system due to the flavonoid and vitamin C present in it. In a study done on fish, the fish showed improved immunostimulant effects after the researchers gave them a dehydrated lemon peel diet.

Vitamin C in the lemon peel can get accumulated in phagocytes and t-cells that help reduce harmful compounds in our body. Vitamin C can also contribute to the prevention and therapy of the common cold.

Lemon Peel is Anti-Microbial

Lab tests in research have found that the methanolic extracts of fruits peel of Citrus limon exhibit antimicrobial activity.

Lemon peel demonstrated antimicrobial activity against several common food-related pathogenic bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, and Enterobacter spp.) 

In another study, fresh lemon peel and dehydrated lemon peel partially inhibited the growth of V. cholerae, the bacteria that causes cholera.

Lemon Peel has Anti-Fungal Properties

Lemon peel is very useful in preventing fungal infections. In a study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from lemon peel reported good activity against some isolated dermatophytes.

Lemon peel showed activity against a drug-resistant fungus that can cause skin infections. 

Ginger Root

A bowl of ginger roots and a spoonful of ginger powder on a chopping table.
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Although being a flowering plant, the roots of the ginger plant are used widely as a spice and traditional medicine. Ginger has a lot of health benefits.

Ginger Helps Relieve Headache

Studies show that ginger can help to reduce headaches when consumed. It does so by reducing a process called prostaglandin synthesis, which alleviates the pain.

Ginger has Antioxidant Activity

We must include antioxidants in our diets as they play an extremely crucial role in protecting our cells from the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. 

Ginger is loaded with antioxidants. This antioxidant activity may help in preventing a lot of chronic diseases such as cancer. This spice is extremely beneficial and that is why adding ginger to your diet is a very wise decision.

Ginger has Anti-Nauseatic properties

The most prominent and well-known use of ginger is its ability to alleviate the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. It is widely used for alleviating nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, chemotherapy, etc. 

Research shows that ginger is useful in alleviating these symptoms and can also be used for other surgery-related nausea or vomiting.  

Ginger is Anti-Inflammatory

Ginger has been a part of Ayurvedic, Chinese, Arabic, and African traditional medicines. Apart from relieving pain, it also helps with inflammation. 

Research demonstrates that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that may help in reducing inflammation in various regions. The researchers noticed that a combination of ginger extracts was much more effective in decreasing inflammatory mediators. 

Ginger is also Anti-Ageing

We know that ginger is filled with antioxidants that prevent oxidative stress. Since oxidative stress causes age-related degenerative diseases, ginger can act as an anti-ageing agent.

In a review of studies called “Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) in the Prevention of Ageing and Degenerative Diseases”, researchers revealed that ginger has anti-ageing properties, and is also shown to prevent most degenerative diseases. These benefits are the reason why most people enjoy their tea with ginger added to it.

Cardamom

Our next ingredient is hailed as the “Queen of Spices”. Cardamom is a widely popular spice used around the world. Not only does it improve the taste, but it also has many health benefits that make it an essential part of our diet.

Cardamom Reduces Congestion of the Liver

According to a study from the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, cardamom oil contains compounds that act as a tonic for your heart and liver. These compounds are 1,8-cineole, terpinene, terpineol, sabinene, α-pinene and limonene. These com[punds can significantly help in reducing the congestion of the liver.

Cardamom Improves Oral Health

Apart from having a strong, unique taste and an intensely aromatic fragrance, this smoky-smelling spice has other benefits for your mouth as well. 

Studies demonstrate that the antimicrobial property of cardamom helps fight against the microorganisms that cause dental caries. This ensures healthy oral hygiene, so including cardamom in your diet can drastically improve your oral health.

Cardamom helps Maintain Blood Pressure

Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is a common but very dangerous condition where a person’s arteries are constantly flowing with high-pressure blood. If left untreated for a while, it can also be fatal. 

Cardamom is one of the spices that actually help alleviate hypertension. Research reveals that cardamom has the potential to effectively reduce blood pressure without any side effects.

Cardamom Regulates Blood Sugar Levels

Studies suggest that cardamom, when taken in powder form may help improve the glucose intolerance in our bodies. This basically means that it is beneficial for those who have a high blood sugar level than normal. This is very important as glucose intolerance can lead to diabetes, which is a chronic disease that cannot be treated. Prevention is better than cure!

Cardamom is Anti-ulcerogenic

Large cardamom fruit, commonly known as ‘Bari Ilaichi’ in India, is very useful in treating gastrointestinal ailments. Research reveals that cardamom exhibits anti-ulcerogenic properties. 

In fact, the essential oils present in cardamom protect and improve the mucus barrier present in our guts. This paves the way for the prevention of most gastrointestinal disorders.

Cardamom is Anti-Inflammatory as well

Some people directly chew this traditional aromatic spice for fresh breath. Others brew a warm refreshing tea and add cardamom into it. Another benefit of cardamom is its anti-inflammatory property. 
Research shows that cardamom has the potential to protect you from the inflammation of your eyelids. The best way to consume cardamom is to add it to your tea. This can help with stomach issues and has a cooling effect on your body.

Black Pepper

Spoonful of black pepper on a wooden table. Black pepper on display.
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Last but not least, we have black pepper. Deemed as the “King of Spices”, black pepper is packed with health benefits. Even though it has a sharp essence and a mildly spicy taste, this spice positively affects our bodies.

Black Pepper helps Normalise Blood Sugar Level

A study on black pepper demonstrated that black pepper contains a compound called piperine, which directly affects the sugar level in our blood. The extract of black pepper piperine, which can prevent Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar). 

Black Pepper Lowers Cholesterol

According to research, black pepper inhibits the increase of cholesterol and lower blood lipids. 

Another study demonstrated that black pepper or piperine showed remarked decrease in the levels of cholesterol. Therefore consumption of black pepper may lead to healthier cardiac health and lower cholesterol levels.

Black Pepper Improves Cognitive Function and Neuroprotection.

According to a study, black pepper, along with many other spices such as ginger, garlic, etc exhibit neuroprotective nature. This means they may help in the prevention of numerous neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumour, and meningitis. 

According to another study, black pepper contains piperine, which provides neuroprotection and protects against cognitive impairment and cognitive deficit conditions, like Alzheimer’s.

Black Pepper has Gastrointestinal Benefits

Spices have always been a part of our diets. They provide a wide array of health benefits. Generally, spices are useful for naturally regulating the digestive system. 

A recent study shows that the piperine present in black pepper helps improve gastrointestinal functionality. With piperine as an active ingredient, black pepper serves as a gastro-protective addition to your diet and prevents any gastric ailments. 

Black Pepper is Anti-Pyretic

Apart from having antimicrobial properties which help you cleanse your body from the inside, Black pepper also has antipyretic properties.

Research shows that black pepper may be useful in treating refractory intermittent fevers. Long pepper boiled in milk and water– Drinking this decoction early in the morning, daily can help in fighting a fever.

Black Pepper has Antioxidants

Oxidative stress can be extremely dangerous and even lethal. That is why having antioxidants in your food is essential. Piperine is an antioxidant found in black pepper.

According to research, piperine in black pepper can reduce the oxidative stress induced by high-fat diets. Therefore including black pepper in your diet can prevent possible oxidative stress.

Black Pepper is Anti-Inflammatory as well

Studies indicate that black pepper has anti-inflammatory properties. Of all the constituents, particularly piperine is responsible for most of the benefits of this amazing spice. 

Black pepper has shown anti-inflammatory properties in some lab studies. It provides a significant reduction in the inflammatory region. Although, we need further research for piperine to be made as a dietary supplement.

Now That’s a Lot of “Healthy” in One Cup!

If you made it till here, you have my respect. Seriously though, that was a LONG list. But that is even more of a reason to try this magical concoction. In fact, Turmeric Mulethi has almost everything you need even and more. It is easily one of the most complex and versatile teas from Ono Teas. Even though it comes under the Skin Wellness Teas category, it serves so many other ailments. Turmeric Mulethi is indeed a must-try!

If you liked Turmeric Mulethi, make sure you try our other amazing herbal teas such as Tulsi Sweet Lemon, Rose Mint Tea, and Magical Chamomile Tea. If you like getting to know health benefits, here are 7 Reasons To Try Rooibos Tea.

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Drink Away your Stress with Chamomile Lemongrass Tea

Herbal teas are booming in the health industry right now. Tisanes (water-based herbal infusions) are seen as better alternatives to common tea due to the variety of flavours and health benefits they offer. Chamomile Lemongrass is a prime example.

Herbs like Lavender, Mint, Ginger, Jasmine, and chamomile, etc are used to craft these refreshing drinks. For example, two herbs that go well with each other, and complement each other’s taste and health benefits are Chamomile and Lemongrass.

What is Chamomile?

Two cups on a wooden bench filled with chamomile tea, garnished with chamomile flowers and surrounded by chamomile flowers.

Chamomile is a herb that comes from the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family. Chamomile has two species: Roman chamomile and German chamomile. Both of these are used to make herbal infusions.

Chamomile is known for its many health benefits, especially sleep-promoting properties. Having some Chamomile before sleep can significantly help you increase your chances of a good night’s sleep.

Chamomile offers a plethora of health benefits:

It is Good For Your Digestive System

Chamomile is a herb that is used as an ingredient in herbal teas for a long time. It is used as traditional medicine and as a natural remedy for many ailments. 

Chamomile can help relax the stomach muscles and relieve muscle spasms associated with intestinal disorders. According to a study, this herb is used for many gastrointestinal conditions and digestive disorders. 

Apart from the intestines, it also helps the stomach in many ways. Chamomile can help treat digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea, and colic.

It is especially helpful in soothing the stomach, getting rid of gas, and relaxing the muscles that move through the intestines.

Chamomile Reduces Insomnia

In our competitive society, someone who prioritizes their work over their sleep is applauded and praised – they are seen as “extra productive”. But this practice is very unhealthy and should not be encouraged as sleep is very essential for our body and mind. 

People who suffer from insomnia, i.e. the inability to sleep, always have to rely on sleeping pills or something like that to get a good night’s sleep. Instead of using chemically made pills, using a natural way devoid of any side effects is the best thing to do.

Insomnia can have a lot of bad effects and should be avoided at all costs. According to a study, chamomile can be used for sedation (calming effect) purposes. It acts as a mild tranquillizer or sleep inducer.

Chamomile contains a flavonoid that is the cause of its sleep-inducing nature. Having a cup of Chamomile tea will leave you having sweet dreams since you won’t be worrying about any side effects!

May Reduce Anxiety

Mental health is a very serious issue. We often overlook it in our society. A lot of people suffer from anxiety and they don’t even know how to deal with it. 

Medication can be very tricky and can have many side effects.  Relying on anti-depressants or stress-related drugs can do more harm than help. One of the best ways to naturally reduce stress and anxiety is to pour yourself a fresh brew of herbal tea. 

Research has proved that chamomile can be used as a mild sedative to calm your nerves and help reduce anxiety. Chamomile tea is one of the best stress-soothing teas that calm your nerves and keep you relaxed. It comes in the topmost and strongest herbs for treating anxiety.

Chamomile normalizes Blood Sugar Level

Increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can be very dangerous and can result in type-2 diabetes. One simple way to check if your blood sugar is too high is to check if you have increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue.

Sources say that chamomile can alleviate hyperglycemia. This means that it has the potential to help in reducing or normalizing the sugar levels in your blood. This may help in managing diabetes as it is directly related to blood sugar levels.

Diabetics often have difficulty in choosing their food, as many sugar-based foods can be very dangerous for them. But you can consume chamomile tea without any added sugar. A cup of soothing chamomile tea can take care of you and your health side-by-side!

Chamomile Improves Skin Health

The Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans used chamomile tea to heal and treat wounds.  This demonstrates that it has healing properties that may prove useful in skincare.

Chamomile possesses antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that enable it to exhibit magical benefits. Antioxidants are very good for your skin – by reducing inflammation, they allow the skin to repair itself and correct visible damage.

It can help you lighten your skin, reduce acne, and the polyphenols and phytochemicals in chamomile act as anti-ageing agents. Just sipping on your favourite chamomile tea can be a new part of your skincare regime!

Cures Sore Throat

Sore throat is very common, and it can have causes that aren’t necessarily due to some underlying disease. Although common, it can be very annoying to bear irritation in the throat.

In a double-blind study, researchers gave puffs of chamomile extract to a group of people with sore throats and hoarseness. They used this extract at the site of the cuff of the endotracheal tube for lubrication.

Compared to those who didn’t receive it, the group did not report any sore throat and hoarseness. The lubrication of their endotracheal tube cuff with chamomile extract spray helped them drastically. 

You can enjoy the same effect in the form of tea. Just make a cup of herbal tea with chamomile and forget about issues like sore throat!

Chamomile Boosts Immune System

A healthy life is only possible if your immune system is strong. We rely on our immune system to fight for us – it protects us from diseases and helps treat them if we catch one. The consumption of chamomile can naturally enhance the immune system.

This magical herb acts as a great preventive measure for any possible ailments. Directly boosting your immune system makes you stronger from the inside. 

Sources say that chamomile may provide major assistance to your immune system, stimulating it and boosting it. So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself a cup of refreshing warm chamomile tea and keep those ailments at bay!

So, What about Lemongrass?

Lemongrass Honey and Lemon Juice Food in a jar topped with a wedge of lemon and lemongrass, all placed on a piece of hemp cloth.

On the other hand, lemongrass has traditionally found its use in reducing stress and improving sleep since the middle ages. Native to Sri Lanka and South India, this is a herb that provides numerous benefits to our health, and incorporating it into our diets can significantly improve our lifestyle:

Lemongrass is Antiviral

Lemongrass has a scent that resembles lemons. Due to this, it finds use as a culinary and medicinal herb. It also offers a lot of health benefits.

Lemongrass has found its use in traditional medicine as a herbal infusion to treat fever and malaria. Studies have revealed that lemongrass has demonstrated antimalarial activity. 

Another study revealed that Citral (a major component of lemongrass oil) has shown antiviral activity against HSV-1 and yellow fever virus.

These viruses may or may not be deadly, but they are all harmful, and contracting them should be avoided at all costs.

Lemongrass is Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammation is a process that our body initiates to protect itself from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. But when the body doesn’t know when to stop, inflammation can have long-term damaging consequences on your body, hence it is essential to include foods that prevent inflammation in your diet. 

Studies have suggested that certain flavonoids from lemongrass, namely luteolin glycosides have demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity. The researchers also recommended that lemongrass extract can be used as a less toxic alternative to current anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical drugs. 

This indicates that lemongrass is a healthy addition to our everyday diet, and can also be incorporated into our beverages. This soothing effect might be useful to those who suffer from inflammation. 

Lemongrass has Anti-Fungal Properties

Lemongrass oil is effective as an insecticide and also as a herbicide because of its antimicrobial effects.  Additionally, it is also completely safe to consume and acts as an antifungal shield for our skin.

Research has shown that lemongrass oil is active against a variety of different fungi, making it a perfect anti-fungal agent. 

Dermatophytes are fungi that feed on keratin present in our skin, hair, and nails. Lemongrass has shown activity against a lot of dermatophytes present in humans, making it an essential addition to our diet.

Anti-Bacterial

Bacteria inside our bodies (except the good ones) are a nuisance and always difficult to deal with. Therefore, antibacterial foods are necessary to fight the bad bacteria as regularly using antibiotics is not good for our health.

Lemongrass oil has showcased anti-bacterial according to research. The tests revealed that lemongrass is effective against drug-resistant organisms. 

In vitro (studies conducted on organisms within glass-based lab equipment), lemongrass has shown activity against a variety of bacteria and fungi. Hence, these amazing properties make lemongrass a perfect ingredient to add to our food, making it healthier and preventing damage to our bodies. 

Wanna Make Your Own Cup?

Using these globally well-known ingredients, Ono Teas has come up with the Chamomile Lemongrass tea – a herbal infusion that tastes amazing and gives you a sound sleep as well. 

The sleep-inducing properties of chamomile and stress-relieving properties of lemongrass come together to form this amazing infusion. 

The soft, floral taste and scent of chamomile tea help you feel calm, and the fresh, citrusy lemongrass adds a soft mouthfeel and clean finish to it.  Try out the Chamomile Lemongrass Tea: a tisane that’s worth trying for people of all ages. 

If you are a fan of chamomile, make sure you try out our other chamomile-based brews such as Chamomile Green Tea and Chamomile Mint Tea. Read Stressed or Have Sleep Disorders? Drink Chamomile Tea to find out more about Chamomile.

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7 Reasons To Try Rooibos Tea

Focused shot of a glass cup filled with Rooibos Tea with a teabag in it.

What comes to your mind when you hear “Africa”? A beautiful savanna filled with unique wildlife, indigenous tribes, or maybe a bar of chocolate? (And that one was because Africa is the largest producer of cocoa in the world so it’s understandable). Let me add another one to the list- South African Rooibos.

What is South African Rooibos?

Rooibos belongs to the Fabaceae family of plants. It grows in South Africa, and the name ‘Rooibos’ means “red bush”. The leaves of the Rooibos plant are used in making herbal teas. Rooibos tea has gained international popularity since the 2000s, and now everyone is enjoying the earthy, nutty taste and the warm woody notes in its aroma. 

What makes Rooibos tea Special?

Widely known across the world, the South African Rooibos tea possesses various health benefits. It is also available as South African Rooibos Tea Bags.

Rooibos helps in Weight loss 

Many of us struggle with weight issues. In India, abdominal obesity is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVDs). The problem is serious, and we must act upon it ASAP. But how do we do that? Well, the best way is to combat it naturally- that is, by having a proper diet and regular exercise. Rooibos can help here.

Research has suggested that Rooibos tea may help in managing weight issues. Rooibos tea contains a rich complement of polyphenols, including flavonoids, which directly affect the ability to combat obesity. A study showed that Rooibos tea in soluble form inhibited the process called adipogenesis (formation of fat or fatty tissue). It also affected and improved metabolism.

So, just by sipping tea, you would be taking care of your weight and having a great time as well.

Rooibos Tea helps in reducing Insomnia

Caffeine might help you stay alert, attentive, and energetic throughout the day, but an excess of it can have a bad effect on your sleep and your health in general. Completely free of caffeine, Rooibos tea helps to put you to sleep- making it an excellent alternative to coffee.

Apart from zero caffeine, Rooibos tea also has a low amount of Tannins, a compound that interferes with the absorption of certain nutrients, such as iron. This is even more useful in treating insomnia and having a good night’s sleep.

Rooibos Tea helps relieve Headaches

Headaches are just plain annoying. The worst part is, we can’t just be popping pills all the time, as that’s not healthy in the long run. A natural way of dealing with headaches is consuming Rooibos. Apart from the other health benefits associated with Rooibos tea, its ability to soothe headaches often goes unnoticed. You can enjoy this caffeine-free beverage before sleep without hindering the quality of your sleep at all.

Having a cup of Rooibos tea before sleep helps you relax and relieves all the built-up tension you might have. By normalizing your sleeping patterns, Rooibos prevents any potential headaches or irritability caused by sleeplessness.

South African Rooibos Tea may boost your Immune System

Our immune system is like the backbone of our health- apart from the actual backbone, which is also the backbone of our health (sorry for the bad attempt at humour). Therefore, the best way of preventing diseases and being healthy in general is to boost our immune system naturally. Research has suggested that Rooibos tea may help in improving the immune system of your body. 

In a Japanese study conducted in immune-suppressed rats, researchers found that introducing a water-soluble fraction of Rooibos tea restored the immune function of the rats. The researchers also indicated that these properties might hold significant potential for future research into the immune-boosting properties of Rooibos tea. Maybe there’s more to it than meets the eye?

Rooibos tea has a lot of Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that help protect our body from the cellular damage caused by free radicals. These are harmful molecules that might cause oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress can lead to several chronic conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Foods rich in antioxidants are very useful in preventing chronic diseases caused by oxidative stress. As mentioned above, oxidative stress is a medical condition. The free radicals that damage our skin can result in oxidative stress.

Apart from preventing oxidative stress, the long-term benefits of antioxidants may include the prevention of major ailments such as heart disease. 

In a study with 15 people as subjects, red and green variants of Rooibos tea increased the blood levels of antioxidants by 2.9% and 6.6% respectively. 

Rooibos is a great anti-Inflammation agent

Inflammation is a protection mechanism of our body, which activates when we are injured. This process can be harmful if it does not stop for a long time. In tests done in test tubes and on living beings, Rooibos has shown anti-inflammatory properties. 

Rooibos tea may have anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for our health. 

A Japanese study done on rats with colitis (open sores in the colon) indicated that Rooibos tea could reduce inflammation via increased antioxidant activity. Rooibos tea is recommended as a safe and useful way to reduce oxidative stress, reducing the damage caused to the DNA by oxidation. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Rooibos are interlinked.

Rooibos is also anti-Diabetic

Living with diabetes can be very difficult. Your food options are limited, and you always have to keep the right foods with you. Well, you don’t have to worry about Rooibos. In fact, Rooibos is actually helpful in this scenario.

The antioxidant called aspalathin has significant antidiabetic activity. Rooibos tea is the only natural source of aspalathin. A study suggested that Rooibos tea affected glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes. By stimulating glucose uptake in muscle tissues and insulin secretion from pancreatic beta-cells, it could benefit type 2 diabetics. Another study found that Rooibos provides effective protection against oxidative stress in diabetic rats. 

Next time you sit with your diabetic friends, you won’t have to make a separate drink for them. You can all enjoy a cup of Rooibos.

The Takeaway

I’m sure that after reading all these amazing health benefits of Rooibos Tea, you are intrigued and that you want to try out Rooibos yourself. Well, Ono Teas has got your back. You can enjoy your very own cup of Rooibos, right at the comfort of your home. Just order some South African Rooibos from our site and enjoy this red, earthy beverage.

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Teen Paan Tea – Your Favourite Paan Now in A Teacup

Teen Paan tea

People often misunderstand paan for Pan masala. The latter is mostly responsible for the red tint artistic hues across Indian railways. That is why, there is a misconception of paan. However, science has a different picture for paan (Not masala) leaves. Research studies laud paan for a range of benefits. No wonder, it finds a place in the universe of teas. How? You’ll discover soon. Say hello to Teen Paan tea!

Paan leaves have been long used across our country since ages. We often see the oldsters comfortably chewing paan along with Areca nut and some chuna (Calcium Hydroxide). Traditionally, people used paan for recreational purpose, as an aid for digestion, and to supply calcium to the body. They used a daily dose of this traditional pan mix for several other medical benefits as well.

But the current generation is not into chewing paan, compared to the previous generation. To put it in right words, paan has been marginalized and viewed as the mother of oral disease. How about giving it some scientific perspective?

As per research, betel leaves or paan leaves were of use in Indian Ayurveda since time immemorial. People often chewed them after food. Studies reveal paan to have benefits, such as saliva regulation, maintaining oral hygiene, and other healing properties. To put a crown on paan, these leaves are anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-infective. They also regulate cardiovascular function. More than the nutritional benefits, the healing benefits are more evident in the practice of chewing betel leaves. So, why not bring them to our kitchen again?

 

Bring paan to the kitchen? Sounds Archaic!

We aren’t suggesting you chew or not chew paan leaves with areca nut. We are suggesting you give Teen Paan tea a try this summer. Not only is it beneficial for summer on the healing side, but it is excellent for refreshing your senses.

Got a rough hot afternoon? Brew Teen Paan tea. It is aromatic, delicious, healthy, healing. Drinking it is an experience altogether. Tea is a drink that has always come down in human history as not just another beverage. It is a drink that people cherish. Teen Paan tea by Ono Teas is perfect for your summer moments. It is a beautiful amalgamation of ancient Indian Ayurveda and the richness of tea.

 

Why Teen Paan tea during summer?

Summer is often always mistaken for a season only and only for icy-cold beverages. That shouldn’t be the case with you anymore after reading this. The practice and science behind having hot drinks during summer can be confusing. However, the scientific part is clear.

By drinking hot tea during summer, you signal your body to decrease your body temperature. What happens on the other side while you have chilled or icy-cold beverages? These beverages drastically reduce your internal body heat. Therefore, your brain has to send signals to balance body temperature, which leads you to a dead end. You will still feel hot and thirsty! That’s precisely where Teen Paan tea comes into the picture. It not only balances body temperature but is inherently cool in nature. So, what else does this tea promise? It comes with a bonanza of healing abilities and holistic health.

 

Management of constipation

Today’s fast lifestyle has made sure we can’t keep our hands off the junk food. Unhealthy dietary habits invite a swarm of problems, including constipation. Paan leaves contain a lot of antioxidants. So, Teen Paan tea is highly beneficial as it reduces the pH level of the body.

 

Digestion and metabolism

Paan leaves have anti-flatulent properties that help you break down food. So, chewing paan after meals were frequent, mainly to improve digestion. It ensures stomach issues don’t see the light of the day by balancing out the pH level. And, once digestion and metabolism are smooth, your appetite is regulated too. Teen Paan tea is even better because of the inclusion of the same goodness paan gives you. It is much more aromatic and can be easily shared with your loved ones after a sumptuous meal too.

 

Treatment of respiratory problems

Teen Paan tea can also help you treat common cold and flu. Paan leaves contain a super load of antibiotics. Of course, they can’t replace the prescribed medicines. But they are the most natural and robust fight against preventable diseases. Paan leaves used with a variety of different herbs are excellent for your body. They kill off bacteria and protect you from respiratory problems. Regular consumption of this tea will help you keep respiratory issues at bay.

 

Anti-everything

When you consume Teen Paan tea, you shield your body from a variety of discomforts arising from poor lifestyle choices. This tea is anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory. It kills bacteria and free radicals. It supplies you with enzymes to break down food. The tea also contributes to regulating salivary flow.

 

Treats aches and pains

Teen Paan tea comes with analgesic properties that cool down your body. It alleviates pains and is excellent in healing wounds, itches, and skin problems.

 

Regulates bad odours

The oil in paan leaves helps control odour levels. Paan leaves serve as a mouth freshener and contribute to oral health. Regular consumption of Teen Paan tea cleans your system. This practice is also one way of making sure you don’t sweat much and smell bad.

 

These are some of the most critical health problems regulated by paan leaves. And to be accurate, these are just some of the multitude of healing abilities of Teen Paan tea. Regular consumption of this tea in summer helps you maintain good health. Be it a lifestyle change, or a moment of solitude, or conversations with your loved ones over a cup of tea, the aroma and flavour of this tea will stay with you.

 

Recipes

Paan clove tea

  • Add cloves and three peppercorns to the vessel you’re about to make tea in.
  • Prepare Teen Paan tea as per instructions on the Ono Teas pack.
  • Let the cloves and peppercorns mix well.
  • After the mix is ready, add honey or lemon extract according to taste preference and serve.

 

Ginger Teen paan tea

  • Cut 2-3 pieces of ginger and crush it inside the vessel you’re about to make the tea in.
  • Prepare Teen Paan tea as per instructions on the Ono Teas pack.
  • Allow ginger to mix well.
  • For taste, add stevia sweetener or honey.

 

To conclude

Teen Paan tea is a fantastic choice for those who like to experiment. If you are aware of how well it mixes with other aromatic ingredients, make your own Teen Paan tea recipes. This tea gives you the same benefits regardless of whether you have it cold or hot. Ono Teas brings Teen Paan tea as a new twist to the range of herbal teas. Give your summer moments a fresh twist by choosing this tea and share with us your experience.

 

 

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References/Additional Reading

Betel leaf: Revisiting the benefits of an ancient Indian herb

Antioxidant and cytoprotective activities of Piper betle, Areca catechu, Uncaria gambir and betel quid with and without calcium hydroxide

Betel

A Review on Betel Leaf

Betel Leaf – The Green Gold

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Make Chamomile Mint Tea Your Summer Drink

Chamomile mint tea

White, natural, not racist, Chamomile flower stands tall today among humans. It is blissful to look at and even more blissful to consume. Chamomile is a flowering herb that has known to be humanity’s kin since a long time for recreation and healing. It is one of those flowers in nature that has no intention but to offer. On the other hand, we have mint. The word itself invites a cold breeze and a feeling of refreshment because we all are familiar with how mint works. Be it drinks, or tea or herbal potions, mint just like chamomile has always been a friend too. You can only imagine the magic when both come together in the form of Chamomile mint tea.

 

“When all is mellow and peaceful, you know it’s a chamomile world.”

 

Chamomile mint tea

 

Chamomile

The use of chamomile as tea goes back to ancient Egypt. There, it was served as a remedy for cough and cold. There are two types of chamomile – German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile. Humans have always sought out healing and recreation from nature, in the form of herbs. These herbs serve myriad purposes, including healing, recreation and fostering of spiritual wisdom. Chamomile too heals an individual by routine use. In fact, it has always been known as an excellent healing herb, both traditionally and non-traditionally.

 

Chamomile mint tea

 

Mint

Known in India as Pudina, mint has always been used as a stomach appetizer or to make rejuvenating drinks. Its primary applications are:

  • Treating stomach issues or sudden chest aches
  • Used a component in aromatic and essential oil therapies
  • Used as a constituent in lime juices and fresh fruit juices in the summer
  • Soothing health discomforts through use as a paste, by adding it to bathing water, by brewing it with water, etc.
  • As a mouth freshener in the summer for its refreshingly cool flavour, providing relief to the oesophagus

All in all, it’s a super balance of health and taste.

 

Chamomile? Mint? Chamomile mint tea?

When you get two blessed herbs from nature, what you can imagine is a significant relief. Ono Teas has leveraged this benefit from nature to bring you Chamomile Mint. Make this tea your super drink for the summer.

Summer is an open invitation to extreme heat, humidity, and pathogens. Therefore, it is necessary to safeguard internal as well as external balance. This hot season, it is common to come across fatigue, indigestion, hyperthermia, loss of appetite, dehydration, viral flu, and food poisoning. Why not combat these by taking the preventive route?

Chamomile and mint, in combination, form an herbal drink that cleans, heals and soothes your entire system. Chamomile mint tea for summer afternoons is the perfect way to combat the heat. This tea, when consumed warm during extreme heat relaxes you like no other drink. Find hard to believe? But, it’s true! You already have an overview of the benefits of both the herbs above. Now, let’s take a deep dive into the combined benefits that this tea offers.

 

Aids digestion

Chamomile mint tea is super aid for digestion. In this fast and junk-food-laden lifestyle, it is common to come across digestive and bowel problems. Chamomile and mint both have essentials, such as anti-inflammatory enzymes and menthol. These elements help the natural breakdown of food and regulate bowel movements. Chamomile mint tea is also diuretic, making sure that you stay hydrated during extreme summer heats. All in one, you control your digestion, metabolism, flush out toxins, and shed your weight.

 

Anti-inflammatory in nature

Chamomile mint tea is perfect for ladies who suffer from extreme menstrual cramps. Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory properties and mint’s antispasmodic benefits help relieve the uterus muscles from their repeated contraction/expansion. This tea also acts as a natural pain killer, as both the individual herbs have anti-inflammatory properties. It also alleviates extreme osteoporosis. But, it is important to note that you cannot replace this tea with your prescribed medicines.

 

Safeguards immunity

During summer, the heat and humidity invite a lot of pathogens. And, when you drink ice-cold beverages or juices from the street, you put your health at the pathogen’s behest. That’s where Chamomile mint tea plays its role. Once you introduce it into your routine, you have your answer to all your worries in a teacup. The phenolic compounds in Chamomile and the antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral properties and oils in mint, help to strengthen immunity.

 

Induces sleep

Drinking Chamomile mint tea in summer helps you relax and calm down. Medical science recognises Chamomile as a mild tranquilizer, which causes sleep. People who have insomnia and irregular sleep patterns always put themselves at risk of stress and anxiety bursts. Chamomile increases the levels of serotonin and melatonin.. Thus, it puts buries stress and anxiety in the ground. Mint indirectly aids your sleep pattern by improving your digestion and balancing out your body temperatures. Chamomile mint tea also has many possibilities of preventing life-threatening health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.

 

Chamomile mint tea

 

Recipes

Sweet lemon chamomile mint tea

  • Take 1 tsp Ono Teas Chamomile mint tea and brew it for 3-3.5 minutes.
  • Pour some lemon extract/juice along with honey in your teacup.
  • Strain the brew and add it to your teacup.
  • Serve hot.

 

Iced Chamomile mint tea with fresh lemon

  • Brew Ono Teas Chamomile mint tea in water.
  • Strain it and let it cool.
  • Pour the tea onto the ice cubes and squeeze some lime into it.
  • For taste, add honey or stevia sweetener.

 

To conclude

So this summer, break out of your notions. Instead of the usual iced tea to escape the all-around summer heat try Chamomile mint tea. Ono Teas offers a wide-ranging variety of herbal teas to revitalise you. So this summer, give Chamomile mint tea a try. It promises you nothing less than an aromatic, therapeutic, delicious, and refreshing experience with every cup. Summer teas never got this better! Ever!

 

 

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Ono Teas handcrafts full leaf teas suiting every moment you want to cherish, whether it is solitude or conversations with friends or just a leisurely health drink to counter lifestyle disorders. You can shop from our range of green teas, black teas, blends or tisanes based on the moment you want to celebrate.

To buy Ono Teas online, visit our website.
Stay connected with us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

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References/Additional Reading

Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future

Pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Mentha Longifolia L. and its main constituent, menthol

Chamomile

Mentha

Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content

Updates on Nutraceutical Sleep Therapeutics and Investigational Research

Clinical applications of herbal medicines for anxiety and insomnia; targeting patients with bipolar disorder

Melatonin

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From health to richness, Tulsi Lemongrass Tea Got It All

Tulsi Lemongrass tea

You’re probably sweating right now. Is the heat pricking you? Do you feel the sun is ruthless? Do you feel like jumping in a pool full of gals and dudes and sip iced-peach tea? How about a little summer twist? Instead of only basking in the cold air of your air-conditioning and being all comfortable, maybe you could get a few plant samplings home. Perhaps you could lighten on your clothing. You could possibly consider sipping warm Tulsi Lemongrass tea.

You read warm? Yes! “But summer is for ice, isn’t it?” comes your quick answer. In that case, allow us to explain. Ice leads to heat creation, internally. Your goal was to cool down, but you end up suffocating in heat again. This is so because when you are amidst hot temperature, and you consume or sip warm food or warm tea, it increases the temperature inside your body. Consequently, it gives your brain a signal to cool down, leading to sweating. Thus, your body temperature cools down giving you comfort in the summer heat. Your body is designed like that.

 

The summer twist

We are not against using air-conditioning during the summer. But the intention is to bring clarity in adapting to heat efficiently. When you use air conditioning, you will always have to switch between temperatures. You will continuously be depended on your AC to calm and soothe you. The constant use of air-cooling systems is genuinely not good for your health as well. Hmm? So, what now? What can we suggest?

You may perceive the age-old paradox and confusion of people having hot tea in summer that too during hot summer afternoons as nothing but a crazy sense of tea addiction. But as science suggests, the logic behind it is tight and not delusional. As explained above, sipping warm tea during summer leads your body to cool down with the mechanism of perspiration. Now, the choice is yours – Staying in your comfortable air-conditioned room or try an alternative solution that’s both healthy and easy.

 

Tulsi Lemongrass tea – The recommended warm tea for summer

Seasons come with pros and cons. There are pros in summer, but the biggest drawback here is the vulnerability to fall sick. The heat and humidity are just about perfect for inviting pathogens, and a day full of traveling, work and traffic might end you up in bed. Switching to warm summer herbal tea is the right way to go about it. You might have heard the benefits of Tulsi and lemongrass countless times. But have you used it as a routine?

Tulsi and lemongrass are perfect for summer. They both come with a multitude of benefits. Tulsi has an essential oil that heals like no other and lemongrass has vital constituents that are food for health! The combination of both as Tulsi Lemongrass tea is a rock-solid, super healthy herbal tea that you can call ‘the best of summer teas.’ Ono Teas is up with several tea types this summer, including Tulsi Lemongrass tea; it is already making rounds. It’s time to not only up to the game of your lifestyle but also change your perception towards teas, with Tulsi Lemongrass tea.

 

“I thought to myself, ‘There’s nothing like sipping hot tea in summer. Nothing like it’!”
– A tea lover

 

Tulsi Lemongrass tea

 

Tulsi and lemongrass – The duo

Both popular herbs Tulsi and Lemongrass, highly known for their healing ability and aromatic oils, are perfect when they come together in a teacup. They are known for:

  • Their healing abilities
  • Restoring blood sugar
  • Repairing on cellular and tissue level
  • Aiding digestion
  • Encouraging detoxification
  • Calming and soothing the mind in warm temperatures

The flavour and texture of lemongrass leaves behind an excellent taste of citrus. Tulsi adds to the refreshing and healthy side to the drink. All in all, the combination proves to be a blessing for the body. You can choose to make a Tulsi tea and a lemongrass tea individually, but there’s nothing like the duo.

 

Benefits of Tulsi Lemongrass tea in summer

Just like we discussed above, the summer can be ruthless. You continuously need to keep your body hydrated. This time around, let Tulsi Lemongrass tea be your new partner when it comes to drinking a healthy beverage. Let’s dig deeper into the ‘Why.’

 

Digestion

Tulsi and Lemongrass both have important constituents that beautifully help in digestion. Unlike advertised products that are hard on your digestive tracts, these natural herbs help you break down your food efficiently without being hard on your system. Citrus in Lemongrass especially brings in an aroma which in itself refreshes your mind and prepares your digestive system for a tasty treat.

 

Anti-everything

Some herbs help you through inflammation and viral infections. But the better part with Tulsi Lemongrass tea is you get an all-around shield with it. The citral, Geraniol, and essentials in lemongrass plus Tulsi essential oil, fight inflammation, microbes, carcinogens, oxidants, heavy metals, pollutants, additional sugar, and many more. They put up an intense fight against many agents that potentially make you severely ill.

 

Diuretic and anti-Diabetic

Diuretic foods and herbs are essential for the body. They aid in frequent urination and bring a demand for replacing the lost fluids. In other words, you keep yourself hydrated. Lemongrass is considered a natural diuretic herb without leading to any organ failure. Tulsi, on the other hand, helps restore glucose regulation in the body. The clogging up of arteries due to fast food and meat products makes it easy for a person to go diabetic. A routine of Tulsi prevents it. There you go, Tulsi Lemongrass tea wins again.

 

Weight loss

Before we discuss that, let us be clear on one thing. Weight loss isn’t healthy always. What we are talking about is burning unnecessary and excess fat. Contemporary lifestyle gets a lot of heat for ruining human health, but it should also be credited with the introduction of intricate human health. You exercise and burn fat. Now, combine your workouts with a routine of Tulsi Lemongrass tea in summer, you will leap two steps instead of one. How? It:

  • Encourages your metabolism
  • Keeps it balanced for your fats and cholesterol to be burned
  • Contributes to a healthy body and mind, overall

 

Refreshing and soothing

We like stress. Let’s accept it. But we also don’t like it. This imbalance of us, drama queens, has a perfect calming, soothing and refreshing solution, which is obvious. Tulsi Lemongrass tea in summer helps you cool down by regulating body temperature, and it also calms your nerves. After you sip a cup of Tulsi Lemongrass tea in a hot summer afternoon, you will realize how easy it is to cope with the heat.

 

Because we have discussed some of the many benefits in detail, we can now deduce that Tulsi Lemongrass tea is a fortune. Be it winter, monsoon, or summer, you can always have a cup or two and stay level headed. Ono Teas bring you the freshest Tulsi Lemongrass tea right at your doorstep. You’re just a click away from sipping one fantastic cup of Tulsi Lemongrass tea.

 

Tulsi Lemongrass tea

 

Tulsi Lemongrass tea recipes

We just thought it would be wonderful to share a bit of our knowledge about this tea. No! No more info about the benefits. We’ve covered them all! It’ s time to delve into something practical! We’ve got some exciting tea recipes for you to try at home. Let us know which of these you like the most.

Tulsi Lemongrass Green tea

  • Keep a few dried long leaf green tea and lemongrass leaves in a teapot.
  • Keep Tulsi leaves in water for 5 minutes and strain.
  • Pour the water into the teapot and let the tea leaves steep.

 

Tulsi Lemongrass Iced tea

  • Put Tulsi Lemongrass tea mix in water and let it stay for a few minutes.
  • Put ice into the tea and use your favorite sweetener. A pinch of ginger extract would be excellent!

 

Tulsi Sweet Lemongrass tea with stevia or jaggery

  • Mix Tulsi Lemongrass tea along with jaggery.
  • If you choose stevia leaves, then add them to the tea and let the combination stay for 2-3 minutes.

 

You can mix and match different herb or spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. It’s always fun and refreshing to make your special Tulsi Lemongrass teacup. And, when it’s summer, you could choose to try out exciting ways to cope with heat, through your brew, with taste and style. Ono Teas is all about cherishing moments and letting you be at the peak of your health. Eventually, that’s the only thing that counts, isn’t it? Tulsi Lemongrass tea says yes!

 

 

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Ono Teas handcrafts full leaf teas suiting every moment you want to cherish, whether it is solitude or conversations with friends or just a leisurely health drink to counter lifestyle disorders. You can shop from our range of green teas, black teas, blends or tisanes based on the moment you want to celebrate.

To buy Ono Teas online, visit our website.
Stay connected with us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

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References/Additional Reading

Tulsi – Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons

Effect of Lemongrass and Green tea on blood pressure and heart rate

Lemongrass

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This Is Why Tulsi and Tea Are A Deadly Duo

Tulsi and tea

Once upon a time, there was a mystical man. And, he owned six plants. He was particularly proud of being an Indian, but he was more impressive of his plants. The plants grew and survived all weathers. He took good care of them. The plants loved it when they were worshipped too. With a lit lamp in the evening and a good space to grow, these plants were about to provide and protect the man for a lifetime. You almost guessed the hero of this story, right? Or missed it? Of course, we are talking about Tulsi.

Tulsi has perennially been considered as a backbone of Indian health. Indians not only regard this herb as useful but divine too, in every sense of the word. With a not so affectionate scientific name, Ocimum Tenuiflorum, or commonly known as Basil (around the world), Tulsi is nothing but a powerhouse of an herb. When mixed with a combination of other special herbs, it becomes a shield for health like no other. Researchers and physicians consider this herb highly for its essential oil and medicinal properties. Tulsi is potent because it is:

  • Antimicrobial
  • Antioxidative
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antihypertensive
  • Radioprotective
  • Antiulcerative
  • Antithyroid
  • Anti-carcinogenic
  • Analgesic
  • Anti-arthritic
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Neuroprotective
  • Antitussive
  • Anti-asthmatic

 

Tulsi’s service to mankind

Tulsi and teaTulsi’s nativity, and spiritual closeness to India is a direct translation of thousands of years of Ayurvedic knowledge and wisdom. In Ayurveda, it has the status of ‘Mother Medicine of Nature.’ In Indian mythology, Tulsi is considered to be the consort of Lord Vishnu, and it is believed you can only touch the plant when you are clean, head to toe. Out of all the herbs and spices, humanity is blessed with; Tulsi reigns supreme in every category. So, the ‘Supposed,’ ‘Alleged,’ ‘Might’ words are an injustice to the powers of Tulsi as an herb.

Tulsi has been around since humanity has ever known medicine and healing. From ancient tribal medicines to modern Ayurvedic practices, one has mixed and minced Tulsi as a hero ingredient with a lot of other herbs, to make super healthy juices, potions, and healing tonics. Indians have used it with a variety of dishes and also included as an important ingredient of herbal tea.

The oil and extract in Tulsi have a deep penetrative behaviour inside body cells and tissues. So, this herb works and heals from the foundation. It helps push out toxic metals or industrial pollutants out of our system and combats lifestyle discomforts with elan. Pharmacologists consider this herb as the all-around answer for physiological as well as psychological problems. In other words, it promotes health holistically and as a whole (not just body, but mind and soul too).

 

Tulsi and tea – Tulsi tea

Now, what’s in it with tea? You must be already familiar with the benefits of tea on its own. Be it black tea, green tea, Earl Grey tea, chamomile tea, or whiskey tea; it is a blessing without two questions to it. Just like Tulsi, tea has always been in humanity’s backyard. So why not let them both bless us?

Tulsi tea is a one-stop shop healer. It provides a scientifically proven tsunami of benefits to health. You can brew Tulsi leaves and have it as an herbal drink, or you can mix it with any tea, giving you amplified benefits.

Tulsi and tea

Diabetes

Tulsi tea helps the blood in breaking down the sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. Fast foods, meat, dairy, and eggs are the significant causes of artery blockages, which makes it difficult for sugar to get absorbed, leaving it in the blood. Tulsi tea helps reduce metabolic stress and poor glucose regulation, which is every reason why you should include Tulsi tea in your daily routine.

 

Respiratory illness

Researchers opine that Tulsi tea helps in relieving respiratory illness. Fundamental respiratory issues, such as cough and cold instantly drop when Tulsi tea is consumed regularly. Two of the significant factors for respiratory disease are a fast lifestyle and industrial pollution. We can’t fight both by the roots but what we can do is introduce Tulsi tea in our kitchens to prevent respiratory katzenjammers.

 

Stress and anxiety

Known as an adaptogen, Tulsi tea, significantly increases your levels of stamina and takes off the stress load. Just like chamomile tea has a soothing effect, researchers suggest that Tulsi tea too provides the same healing benefits.

Without making this article, a heavy research paper, we have realised how beneficial Tulsi tea is. The mentioned are just some of the multitude of benefits of Tulsi tea. Additionally, it provides relief from skin diseases, diarrhoea, arthritis, back pain, fever, eye diseases, cardiac and genitourinary disorders, otalgia, indigestion, hiccups, vomiting, gastric and dysentery.

Tulsi and tea

To conclude

Ono Teas has an extended range of herbal teas, two of them being Tulsi Sweet Lemon tea and Tulsi Lemongrass tea, which not only heal but add to the essence of life in every moment you want to cherish.

Tulsi Sweet Lemon is a healthy-spicy caffeine-free concoction of super foods, such as Tulsi, Lemongrass, Ginger root and Cardamom. Tulsi Lemongrass is a tisane with the goodness of Tulsi and the freshness of lemongrass. With its flavourful aromatic oils, this tisane brews a zesty and refreshing drink, reinvigorating the mind, body and soul. Certainly, it is a perfect hot cup for a jump start, or a cold one for winding down after a busy day at the office.

The most efficient and fundamental change in your lifestyle could begin with Tulsi tea and what better way to do it than Ono teas? Let’s give it to Tulsi, this time!

 

 

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Ono Teas handcrafts full leaf teas suiting every moment you want to cherish, whether it is solitude or conversations with friends or just a leisurely health drink to counter lifestyle disorders. You can shop from our range of green teas, black teas, blends or tisanes based on the moment you want to celebrate.

To buy Ono Teas online, visit our website.
Stay connected with us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

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References/Additional Reading

Tulsi – Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants: A Practical Reference Guide to over 550 Key Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses

The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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Cheap is Not Always Better. Try Some Fine Teas.

Cheap

How about buying a replica of your favourite brand? Sounds a bit unacceptable, right! Quality and quantity are two aspects that are relatively proportional to the product’s cost. A cheap product may help you keep your wallet heavy but it may impact your experience. When you buy a cheap or fake product, whether you will derive the same contentment had you purchased the expensive, genuine one, is debatable! However, you cannot make every purchase at a low price with the thought that this practice will be beneficial. Finally, in the everlasting debate of quality and quantity, the former prevails usually. Anything that does not assure quality may neither last long nor be beneficial. So, when it comes to a product of consumption, select the one that promises satisfaction as well as goodness.

 

“All that glitters is not gold.”

 

Explore quali-tea

When we consider leading a healthy and fulfilling life – food naturally seeps in. And, when we talk about food, how can we leave tea behind? Globally, there are 25,000 cups of tea being  consumed every second, making it 2.16 billion cups per day! In other words, a large part of the global population begins their day with tea and ends it with tea too. Now, if tea is such an essential part of their life, shouldn’t they give a thought to its quality too?

Ono Teas believes that buying uber-expensive tea for regular consumption is unnecessary. As a customer, it could be quite easy for you to dive into a pool of tea deals and bargains. However, the challenge is to come out with the one that’s excellent with regards to both health and taste. When it comes to handpicked tea leaves and quality herbs, avoid buying the cheap variants available in the market. Period. This is so because tea comes with a lineage unlike any other beverage. It has been nothing less than a reputed commodity since centuries. It is a bounty of health; the elixir of life. Having covered an enormous journey in time, tea certainly commands respect!

 

Ono Teas: Hallmark of authen-tea-city

Buying cheap products might work a few times in your favour. However, it may not lead you to make an everlasting relationship with the brand and its products. Ono Teas respects its patrons’ taste, expectation and demand. We are also committed to maintaining the tea heritage. There are several teas in the market, enticing the pockets. Only a few of them actually stand up to customers’ expectations. Cheap doesn’t figure in our dictionary. With Ono Teas, you can discover a whole new world of teas, ranging from the exotic ones of faraway lands to the relatively unknown ones of the tropics. We offer a complete assortment of reasonably-priced, exquisite teas, best suited for every mood and palate. We have differentiated our brews through three lines of products.

 

Lifestyle:

This product line resonates with the customers’ aspirations and ostentatious temperament. It intersects their lifestyle and positions itself as a proactive measure to contain lifestyle diseases, such as insomnia, stress, menstruation issues, fatty liver, etc. Thus, the positioning is not as a replacement for any medication but as a precautionary supplement. It is certainly a package of health, vitality, and rejuvenation. This category encompasses a range of teas, such as Skin Glow Herbal, Hibiscus tea, Classic Green tea, and Tulsi Lemongrass tea, among others.

 

Solitude:

The products within this category are excellent for a fruitful ‘me-time’. In other words, this product line is the customer’s companion in their solitary moments. The teas in this product line aim to amplify the customer’s experiences and/or interests, such as music, movies, reading, and so on. You will find Hojicha, Gunpowder tea and Darjeeling Second Flush in this category.

 

Conversations:

This category taps the social temperament of the customer. Accordingly, this product line is the companion for a tête-à-tête and one that smoothens the expression of thoughts and emotions. It includes teas that one could share with their loved ones upon meeting them. This category comprises Whiskey tea, Kashmiri Kahwa, Peppermint tea, and 3 Paan tea, among others.

 

Bid adieu to cheap. Dive into some of our fine teas

Peppermint tea

This tea is a beautiful combination of spearmint, peppermint, regular mint and Calendula flower petals, offering you an ideal herbal minty experience. It’s fresh and flavourful, and an excellent accompaniment to friendly conversations and light snacks. This tea cleanses your body, improves long-term memory, promotes oral health, boosts energy and reduces allergy.

 

Skin Glow Herbal tea

This tea is an herbal tisane that offers you a unique recipe of health, vitality, and optimism. We have crafted it carefully to keep the body in perfect balance. It is a combination of turmeric, ginger root and lemongrass, steeped deep in Ayurveda. This tea is healthy and helps alleviate stress. It’s a caffeine-free lifestyle choice towards rejuvenation and well-being.

 

Hibiscus tea

We process this ‘all red’ herbal tisane with handpicked Hibiscus petals in small batches to offer you a delicious citrus treat. With every sip, you can ensure you are moving to a healthy you, a relaxed you. We recommend this exotic, soothing caffeine-free herbal tea for detox. Additionally, it helps decrease blood pressure, cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

 

Herbal teas

These teas come with immense medicinal values. They help slaying cholesterol, soothing your digestive system and leave you with healthy skin and gut. The antioxidants within the teas keep you hydrated. Grab a cup of herbal tea if you want to lose some weight, improve oral health and increase brain function.

 

Turmeric herbal tea and Tulsi lemongrass tea

Our Turmeric Herbal tea and Tulsi Lemongrass tea have significant amounts of antioxidants. They are antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and are excellent for your gut and bowel cleansing.

 

Pure chamomile tea

If you want to step up your post-retirement life towards a more stress-free and meditative zone, you can use Pure Chamomile tea. Unlike many other tea types, this tea is one of the best natural sleeping aids. It acts as a mild tranquilizer, and hence helps to reduce stress. It calms your highly active and tensed brain functions, thereby bringing you peace.

 

English Breakfast

One of the most popular blended teas among the British, this is a classic breakfast time tea. If a flavourful black tea with milk appeals to you in the morning, reach for our English Breakfast. This tea is perfect to help kick start your day or give you a mid-day boost if you so require.

 

Earl Grey tea

Another tea type known to benefit your health considerably is the Earl Grey tea. It is a classic black tea infused with Bergamot Oil that was a favourite among eighteenth-century British aristocrats. We present a version of this tea that is a unique combination of the fragrant cold-pressed oil from the rinds of Italian Bergamot oranges and Assam Black Tea. This tea reduces anxiety and relieves stress. We hand process this tea using traditional methods to give you an unforgettable taste.

 

Whiskey tea

Our non–alcoholic beverage tastes like none other. It smells and tastes like whiskey but is devoid of alcohol. You can brew it hot or cold to enjoy a fantastic aroma and taste of whiskey. Like tea, whiskey is a beverage that calls on years of tradition, patience, sophistication, and skill. The two make a particularly good match by complementing each other through shared notes of smoke and malt.

 

Kashmiri Kahwa

Our version of this tea is a delectable blend of high-altitude Kashmiri Green tea leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, ginger root, and saffron. It gives a taste of royalty in the first sip and an experience of tranquility for long. Pick it up as your daily morning ritual and start your day right, on a stress-free note.

 

Teen Paan tea

This tea comes with the flavour of an ever-popular after-food mouth freshener. Our Teen Paan tea soothes the stomach and manages indigestion with its super-duper cooling effect. No need to run down to the local paan shop anymore, just brew a cup to enjoy the goodness.

 

To conclude

Nature offers a treasure trove of herbs that serve as the answer to every health-related concern. What if we could blend these herbs? Tulsi, Chamomile and many other herbs that help to manage lifestyle disorders could easily be part of our routine, in the form of tea. Ono Teas quotes a new phrase for staying fit, “Sip tea a day, keep doctor away.” We believe that a regular intake of herbs could enhance the immune system and pave the way to lifelong well-being.

Cheap may be a good market strategy for brands to attract costumers, but opting for quality is smart play. Getting customers hoodwinked with low price tags is actually a foolish idea. On the other hand, quality always assures customers that every penny counts. The market is flooded with cheap tea brands, but a genuine brand will always live up to all the advantages. Quality is the soul of Ono Teas. To us, purchasing fine tea is like investing in health and great taste. Fine teas uplift the drinker’s senses and offer a tasteful perspective of life. Our final word: Invest the most, worry the least.

 

 

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Ono Teas handcrafts full leaf teas suiting every moment you want to cherish, whether it is solitude or conversations with friends or just a leisurely health drink to counter lifestyle disorders. You can shop from our range of green teas, black teas, blends or tisanes based on the moment you want to celebrate.

To buy Ono Teas online, visit our website.
Stay connected with us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

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References/Additional Reading

Tea Consumption Second Only to Packaged Water

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Tea Is an Expression of Your Emotions and Personality

Personality

Tea has travelled a journey of over eighteen hundred years on this planet. One can trace the earliest mentions of tea back to the third century as the herb with medicinal value. It has been a drink of aristocracy right from the emperors of China to the pharaohs of Egypt. Today, it is a necessary kitchen ingredient in almost every household in Asia and other parts of the world. The British popularised tea in India during their rule of two hundred years. The royalties and the wealthy were the first ones to adapt it as a leisure drink, bringing in a touch of elegance to this beverage. Even today, many tea varieties continue to bear the royal legacy. So, in a way tea bears a stamp of royalty. But would you believe if we share with you the fact that tea also carries a mark of emotion and personality?

 

Milky tea versus fresh brews

Your cup of tea expresses your emotional state of mind. Additionally, it is indicative of your personality. Now, you may be wondering how the daily dose of milky chai, the one that’s a staple drink of more than half of the Indian population, is indicative of one’s personality? To gain some understanding, you will need to think beyond the regular milky chai and enter the huge and diverse universe of teas.

Before you take the plunge, there is a question for you – How many varieties of tea are there in the world? Four? Eight? Can’t guess? The answer is 1,500. Yes! You didn’t imagine the count to be so high, right? And, what if we tell you that in this article, we aim to relate a particular tea type with a personality or trait? No, we don’t plan to cover all the 1,500 varieties. The idea herein is only to acquaint you with the thought that a person drinking tea could also draw some connection with the corresponding tea type.

The combination of flavours used while brewing tea may reflect personality trends at a given time. While the chamomile is known to be a stress buster, a cup of herbal green tea with honey and lemon may usually project a health-conscious person. On the other hand, a cup with thick milk and three spoonfuls of sugar may reflect the not-so-health-conscious individual.

In fact, the popularity of tea among Indians has been limited to this combination of milky brew. Almost every other roadside tea stall across the country sells only milky tea, and the milk-less version is hard to be seen. It is in these brews without milk where you could explore the different flavours of tea. And, this is where individuals passionate for tea can find their soul-mate-tea-flavour.

 

Tea as a mood swinger

The most common cup of tea is brewed with hot water from the tea leaves or tea dust, seasoned with sugar and teamed with milk, which we call ‘chai.’ From this combination of hot water and tea leaves, arises over a hundred blends of tea consumed across the world.

For every individual, tea holds a different meaning. For example, an individual who desires a strong flavour might brew their early morning tea from tea leaves and a dash of grated ginger. In this instance, tea symbolises the early morning mood of the individual. Many people prefer drinking tea multiple times during the day, sometimes leading up to six cups a day! Most often these combinations are identical to keep the consistency, and to generate the notion, that we commonly call ‘addiction.’

The early morning cup of tea may also have a dash of sugar for many; however, with the increasing awareness about diabetes, the fancy for sugar has taken a downfall. And somehow, people have started preferring their favourite brews without the sweetness. Additionally, with the increasing popularity of ‘green tea,’ the use of sweetener has taken a downward spiral or has been replaced by natural products, such as honey. For the elderly folks, this change in habit may come across as a complete turn-off, as they have grown up to have a sweet tooth for tea.

All of this information above clearly spells out that tea impacts mood. This isn’t all; there’s more to come.

 

Tea flavours affecting the mood, defining the personality

 

Lavender tea

Many people like to have their brews with different herbal flavours, such as lavender, Tulsi (basil), etc. This preference may reflect their closeness to nature or their love for flavoured herbs. Fresh or dried buds of lavender flowers constitute the essential elements of this tea. This tea helps improve sleep quality. Additionally, scientists and physicians consider it to be a nerve tonic, as it helps to rejuvenate the nervous system. More commonly, lavender tea is meant to liven up the mood of the depressed souls, calm their nerves and make them stress-free. If you prefer lavender tea at the end of the day, you are perhaps a soft and tender person, soothing yourself from distress.

 

Chamomile tea

This tea is loaded with antioxidants. It helps one sleep peacefully. Chamomile tea is known to uplift mood and also works as an anti-depressant and relaxant. That is why, this tea is particularly helpful after a stressful day, especially when one is unable to let go of a particular thought at the back of your mind. Nothing can beat this tea when it comes to taste. Chamomile tea is refreshing whether consumed hot or cold. Preference for chamomile may indicate that the individual prefers naturally sweet flavours, is idealistic and deeply sensitive. They are gentle in disposition, private, internally aware, imaginative and creative. Such persons are dreamers and look for opportunities to drift into la-la land.

 

Peppermint tea

For the fundamental herbal experience, peppermint infuses the minty flavour in the tea. It is exceedingly soothing for stomach troubles and reducing nausea, or when one has eaten way beyond their limit and feel stuffed. Your love for peppermint would signify your love for the herbs, and your warm nature and exuberance. Want to focus more on work or anything of great interest? Grab peppermint tea. Its minty aroma and slightly sweet taste will help you maintain your concentration. If you regularly sip peppermint tea, you are perhaps a gentle person with a get-it-done personality. You are someone with a laser focus, resilience, and grit.

 

Hojicha

Are you someone who’s socially reserved and prefers to stay home and engage in solitary pursuits, such as reading, painting, gazing at nature and so on? Do you desire to look for opportunities to retreat to a quiet place and have a long period all to yourself, to feel recharged and energised? In that case, Hojicha is right for you! Every sip of this charcoal roasted green tea will lead you to a world of your own. This tea has low caffeine content and will relax your senses tremendously.

 

Green tea

This tea is tied to good health and rejuvenation; however, it also helps steer out of laziness. Want to feel high on energy? Sip green tea. Feeling low on mood? Sip green tea. In fact, you can sip this tea any time and multiple times during the day. Green tea helps cut fatty acids and boosts the body metabolism. Certainly, it leaves one feeling fresh for the whole day and their body full of energy, thereby enhancing creativity. People who are on a diet and practise intermittent fasting to lose weight, must drink green tea. Small sips of green tea during the day while fasting will give them the energy to keep going. Green tea is a mark of elegance, positive influence, and accomplishment.

 

Chai

Chai – the favourite beverage in India is an everyday drink for every household, but for many, it is a magical potion when they are under the weather. A hot cup of chai will help you feel warm and cozy and give you the attraction to stay indoors. It is often teamed with pakodas – a fried snack made of veggies and gram flour. Certainly, it is a tea that sets the mood for conversations with friends and family. If you love a cup of chai in the evening every day, you are perhaps a socializer, the binding agent among friends, and a passionate human being.

 

Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is a type for any mood. You could have it any time during the day. And at the same time, it could help you beat the cold. Ginger tea finds a mention in the ancient Ayurvedic texts as a tea with medicinal value. Ginger is a strong spice. Hence, your preference for this tea may define your bold, confident and opinionated temperament. If you love ginger tea, most probably you are a person who is willing to get things done despite risks. Your friends and peers admire you and like to be around you. You live young and free.

 

Black tea

This is a classic breakfast time tea. This flavourful tea has high levels of caffeine that help you kick start your day or give you a mid-day boost. So, it is excellent for the morning time. Black tea is suited well for breakfast with poached eggs, ham, bacon, and bread. It completes the first meal of the day, providing the essential energy for the day. Another name for freshness and vigour, this tea is a mark of class, elegance, and royalty. It projects a personality that is simple yet effervescent and enthusiastic.

 

Darjeeling tea

Darjeeling is a top-rated hill station – a tourist destination in the state of Bengal in India. It was the destination for a summer retreat for the British during their rule in India. And this is when they popularised Darjeeling Tea. With its close association with the British, Darjeeling tea bears the stamp of class and pride. It is also the most popularly exported tea from the country. If you love this tea, you most certainly carry the mark of refinement and panache.

 

Rooibos tea

Although naturally free of caffeine, rooibos tea helps in increasing concentration and focus. Hence, it is a great choice when there is a day of hard work coming up. If you are drinking the rooibos every day, you may be working too hard and need to take it slow.

 

Iced tea

On a hot summer afternoon, the common phenomenon is to walk into the teashop around the corner and order for an iced lemon tea or peach flavoured iced tea. This tea is a great energiser and paves the way to conversations and amiable interactions.

 

Teas for moments you want to cherish

Tea is a beverage that accompanies you in your ‘me’ time. People serve this beverage in every get-together at home. This drink is the reason people take out a pinch of time from their busy schedule and gather up for a short time. So, next time you hold a cup of tea, remember you’re holding an emotion. Ono Teas certainly believes that tea is an expression of one’s emotions and personality. That is why, they have differentiated their brews accordingly. They offer three lines of products.

 

Lifestyle:

This product line resonates with the consumers’ aspirations and ostentatious temperament. It intersects their lifestyle and positions itself as a proactive measure to contain lifestyle diseases, such as insomnia, stress, menstruation issues, fatty liver, etc. The positioning is not as a replacement for any medication but as a precautionary supplement. It is a package of health, vitality, and rejuvenation. This category encompasses a range of teas, such as Skin Glow Herbal, Hibiscus tea, Classic Green tea, and Tulsi Lemongrass tea, among others.

 

Solitude:

This product line is the consumer’s companion in their solitary moments. The products within this category are excellent for a fruitful ‘me-time’. The teas in this product line aim to amplify the consumer’s experiences and/or interests, such as music, movies, reading, and so on. You will find Hojicha, Gunpowder tea and Darjeeling Second Flush in this category.

 

Conversations:

Conversations, this category taps the social temperament of the consumer. This product line is the companion for a tête-à-tête and one that smoothens the expression of thoughts and emotions. These are the teas that one could share with their loved ones upon meeting them. This category comprises Whiskey tea, Kashmiri Kahwa, Peppermint tea, and 3 Paan tea, among others.

 

Your cup. Your personality.

The universe of teas is magical. If you are cold, tea will warm you. Conversely, if you are too heated, it will cool you. If you are depressed, tea will cheer you. And, if you are excited, it will calm you. Tea is the key to every mood if you are a reflective soul. Your love for a cup of tea can define who you are, and with the changing preferences for brews, you may find your own personality.

 

 

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Ono Teas handcrafts full leaf teas suiting every moment you want to cherish, whether it is solitude or conversations with friends or just a leisurely health drink to counter lifestyle disorders. You can shop from our range of green teas, black teas, blends or tisanes based on the moment you want to celebrate.

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References/Additional Reading

Acute effects of tea consumption on attention and mood

The science of tea’s mood-altering magic

Effect of Green Tea Phytochemicals on Mood and Cognition

Effect of Green Tea Phytochemicals on Mood and Cognition

Green tea effects on cognition, mood and human brain function: A systematic review

Distinct Personality Traits Associated with Intake of Coffee, Tea, and Cola Drinks and Smoking

Drinking tea improves the performance of divergent creativity