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Black, green, chamomile, and peppermint are the brat pack of teas. Go to a restaurant and order a cup and without fail, these are the varietals the waiter will rattle off. They’re the tried and true standbys and each one has its own unique health benefits.
Black tea is good for your microbiome, while green will give you an antioxidant boost. Chamomile is notoriously calming, part of a pre-bedtime ritual for many. And as for peppermint? That’s going to be your post-meal superstar, supporting your digestive tract, for starters.
Made with dried peppermint leaves, it’s one of the more aromatic teas sipped on the reg. Even just inhaling the scent can be beneficial for reducing nausea or increasing energy. Rounded up here are the biggest benefits of the tea, backed by scientific research.
Top 5 peppermint tea benefits
Side effects of drinking peppermint tea
As far as side effects go, the only major one of note is that it can make heartburn worse by causing stomach acid to pour into the esophagus, so if that’s something you experience frequently, it likely isn’t going to be the best tea for you.
How to make peppermint tea
If you’re interested in sipping peppermint tea post-meal to help with your digestion, consider adding in ginger and lemon, both of which are also linked to reducing bloat and giving the digestive tract a boost. Here’s how to do it:
Ingredients
1/2 tsp peppermint leaves, grounded and dried
1/2 tsp ginger powder
Juice of one lemon
Source - www.wellandgood.com/good-food/peppermint-tea-benefits/
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