Over the Teacups

Giving Voice to the Tea Industry

Herbal Teas Help Menstrual Cramps

While there are many different medications on the market to help menstrual cramps and all the unfortunate aches and pains that come with having a period, there are more natural, holistic ways to settle the discomfort within. In fact, herbal tea is not only soothing but is known to help alleviate some of the pain associated with menstruation. Here are some herbal teas that may help take a bit of the pain out of your period.

How Teas and Herbs Can Help You Get Pregnant and Have a Healthy Pregnancy

Teas and tisanes “herbal teas” can be so much more than an enjoyable beverage! Did you know that there are teas that boost fertility, tone the uterus, and help you have a healthy pregnancy? These are some of my favorite teas for women who are trying to conceive or are already expecting. They all have a pleasant taste, as well as added health benefits!

Some Herbal Teas Are “Unsafe”

BBC News Health reports that some herbal teas promoted as weight loss aids or anti-obesity drugs were recalled in Europe in January, 2010 and recalled in the USA in September, 2010. Diet Drug Sibutramine is Deemed Unsafe.

Chocolate, Chocolate Everywhere

Tea and chocolate go together like ….. hmmm…. well, tea goes with nearly everything so it’s no wonder we’re seeing mar-tea-nis, tea lattes, tea and chocolate facial masks. Tea and chocolate facial masks?! Imagine the skin restorative properties of those two together!

Hibiscus – the new “in” herbal flavor?

What’s used to brew the teas and make the beverages is the part called the calyx, or “the outer shell of the flower. They turn red and are kind of fleshy, and they have sort of a sour, lemonade-y taste.”
Judy Hevrdejs, Tribune Newspapers
Looking for teas that feature hibiscus as an ingredient?