Cleanse your body from within with a highly sought after practice used throughout the ages - detox teas! Dilmah tea is full of antioxidants that may help strengthen your immune system and fight off disease. Periodically detoxing your body is highly recommended for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. Since Dilmah tea is a 100% plant-based natural detoxifier - when taken without additives, it is the perfect beverage to start your detox.

Read on to find out the science behind detoxing and how to pick a detox tea that suits you.  

What is a Detox Tea?

Throughout history, people all over the world have considered their regular cup of tea brewed from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant as a beverage that accompanies a multitude of health benefits. For instance, studies show that green and black tea carry polyphenolic compounds known to be beneficial towards preventing cardiovascular diseases. White tea is considered effective in fighting against cancer due to its high levels of antioxidants, and Oolong tea is noted for containing theanine, which can help prevent cognitive diseases.

While this is so, detox tea can also include herbal infusions. A detox herbal infusion (tea) may help improve weight loss by accelerating metabolism and increasing the body's fat burning abilities.

Herbal infusions generally contain herbs, spices, fruits and roots. Based on the ingredients they carry; they present a wide variety of health benefits. Additionally, herbal infusions are caffeine free and are known to generate calming properties.

How to pick the proper detox tea?

Detox tea is much sought after today due to the weight loss properties that it claims to encompass. It is essential to pay close attention to the ingredients included within your usual 'detox tea'. It is wise to avoid those made for fad diets that make you lose weight fast. Instead, opt for more natural solutions such as herbal infusions or regular green or black tea.

Dilmah’s teas and infusions do not include any artificial ingredients and are 100% natural and plant based. Our Green teas are great for detoxing and weight loss, when coupled with a healthy diet and exercise. Catechins present in green tea aid in metabolism, which in turn results in breaking down excess fat, and also increases the amount of energy in the body while cleansing it.

Our natural infusions like Chamomile and Peppermint helps detox the body and maintain a healthy metabolism, which aids in losing weight due to the presence of minerals such as potassium, and calcium.

The antioxidants and tea polyphenols present in our Black tea increases the breakdown of fat, which contributes to weight loss. Since this beverage is calorie-free and is a good source of hydration, it has been concluded that Black tea aids in detoxing the body as well.

Why is it good for you?

The benefits of a natural detox tea are paramount as the enriching ingredients found within them have the capacity to revitalise your nervous system leading to increased awareness, mental alertness and a relaxed state of mind. Additionally, the soothing state of mind promoted by detox teas can be used to aid sleep and improve your overall mental health.

Our diets that contain some form of processed food or another, certainly possess toxins and chemicals that are harmful to our bodies. If we do not pay close attention to detoxing our systems regularly, they may accumulate within our body, leading to various health complications.

A herbal detox cleanse is able to provide your immune system with a boost, as natural ingredients such as turmeric assists in the removal of toxins from the body. This, in turn, enables the body to generate and maintain an optimal immune system.

Brew a natural herbal infusion with our Arana Detox Infusion with a wonderful mix of Honeybush, Holy Basil and Indian Sarsaparilla (Iramusu) in perfect union to generate a warm and comforting beverage that is naturally sweetened.

• 220ml of water at 95˚C - 100˚C
• Add in one tea bag of Dilmah’s Detox Arana Herbal Infusion
• Brew for 4 minutes, stir and enjoy your cleanse!