The Benefits of Functional Teas
The new year means a fresh look on life, and a chance to reflect on what’s really important. It gives you the opportunity to make changes to your routine and finally focus on yourself. With our hectic schedules, we often forget the importance of self-care — whether that means hitting the gym, enjoying a hobby or getting a good night’s sleep. One very easy method of taking time for yourself is to simply sit down and savor a hot cup of tea. Now, while any type of tea is soothing and relaxing, a functional tea can address more particular needs.
What are Functional Teas?
For centuries, people all over the world have been drinking tea for various benefits. But if you’d like a more targeted approach in improving your health and wellness, consider functional teas.
Functional teas are a blend of herbs that address a specific issue. In some cases, the classic “pure” teas (made with the Camellia sinensis plant) are combined with herbs, roots, fruits and other plants to create certain blends. Other functional teas are herbal-based and do not contain tea leaves and thus are caffeine-free.
At The Republic of Tea, we offer many functional blends with various benefits. Here are three of our more popular flavors.
Enjoy a Good Night’s Sleep with Get Some ZZZ’s™
Restful sleep is arguably one of the most important building blocks of self-care. Getting your standard eight (or more) hours leads to increased energy[i] in the morning, allows you to focus better[ii] throughout the day and a number of other positive attributes. It’s unsurprising then, that our Get Some ZZZ’s™ tea has received many positive reviews from our customers. In fact, it’s been recognized by TV shows and other media that include NBC’s The Today Show, O, The Oprah Magazine, Healthline and The New York Times’ Wirecutter.
Why use strong sleep-aids when you can do it the natural way? Get Some ZZZ’s™ is a mellow, caffeine-free blend that includes rooibos, chamomile, passionflower and valerian. This tea isn’t a sedative to knock you out cold. Instead, it sweetly sends you off to slumberland. Consider adding this tea as part of your nighttime routine.
Enter Relaxation Mode with Stress Suppress®
We all endure various levels of stress on a daily basis, but allowing it to build and fester is detrimental to your physical and mental health. Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, insomnia, obesity, depression, anxiety and a host of other issues.[iii] It’s important to manage your stress, and one method is by taking time to decompress and indulge in a hot cup of tea. Although any type of tea can put you in relaxation mode, check out our Stress Suppress® blend. It’s made with adaptogens, which are herbs and other plants that help your body deal with stress.*
Our Stress Suppress® blend contains several adaptogens such as rhodiola, vana tulsi and rama tulsi, which aid the body in relaxing.* It has fruity, floral notes thanks to the hibiscus and rose flavors. You will practically feel your stress melt away as you unwind in a quiet room with a hot cup or cold glass of this soothing beverage.
Stay Energized All Day with Burnout Blocker™ Tea
When that post-lunch drowsiness hits, many of us reach for a cup of coffee to keep going until the end of the day. But the downside is that having caffeine late in the day can lead to restless sleep that night. Instead of relying on coffee, grab a caffeine-free drink that will put the pep back in your step.
Our Burnout Blocker™ Tea is made with Chaga and Cordyceps mushrooms, both of which are known for their invigorating properties.* Many European countries recognize Chaga for its medicinal properties and has been used as a coffee replacement. Cordyceps has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to boost energy and combat fatigue. The mushrooms give the tea an earthy flavor, but we’ve added cinnamon, ginger and dates for some sweetness and zing. Burnout Blocker™ Tea has no caffeine, which means no evening jitters or sleepless nights.
Get on the Road to Wellness with the Be Well® and SuperAdapt™ Collections
Our three featured teas are part of the Be Well® and SuperAdapt™ collection of functional teas. Both collections are caffeine-free, which means you can drink them any time of the day without concern. The Be Well® assortment includes teas that help with stomach-related issues, immunity boosters and overall daily health.* If you’re not quite sure what you need or just wanted to try a few flavors, we also offer the assortment set and sample trio.
The teas in our SuperAdapt™ collection are made with adaptogens and are designed to assist in relaxation and lifting your energy.* They would be ideal at the start of the day or when you need a bit of a boost while slogging through a project at work, or at the end of the day when you need to unwind.
Kick off the new year right by working on self-care. Try some of our functional teas and get a jump start on improving your physical and mental health.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Sources:
[i] Sleep Foundation. 8 Health Benefits of Sleep. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/benefits-of-sleep
[ii] Healthline. 10 Reasons to Get More Sleep. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important
[iii] Mayo Clinic. Chronic Stress Puts Your Health at Risk. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037#:
