Detoxification, or the process of cleansing your body from within, has been a highly sought-after practice throughout time. Not only does detoxification help to strengthen your immune system and fight off disease, but it is also highly recommended for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle and keeping your body functioning at its optimal condition.

What is Detox Tea?

Throughout history, people all over the world have considered their regular cup of tea brewed from the leaves of the Camellia Sinesis 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 I-theanine, which can help prevent cognitive diseases.

While this is so, 'detox tea' does not distinctively represent tea made with the Camellia Sinesis plant, as much of the time, it refers to other herbal infusions, which aren't considered 'true tea'. Herbal tea generally contains herbs, spices, fruits, roots and may or may not contain tea leaves. Based on the ingredients they carry, they may present a wide variety of health benefits. Additionally, herbal infusions that do not have tea leaves are also free of caffeine and are hence 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. Much of the fad diets that revolve around detox teas are filled with laxative and diuretic substances, enabling the loss of a few pounds over a short period of time. Hence, they're not considered beneficial over a long period and may even cause harm to your body in the long run.

This is why it is essential to pay close attention to the ingredients included within your '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/black tea.

Dilmah's Arana tea range presents a series of ayurvedic recipes that combine authentic ingredients like herbs, roots and spices, and natural Ceylon tea. All components of Arana teas and infusions are carefully selected by ayurvedic physicians and developed under expert supervision to ensure their holistic and wellness properties.

The Detox - Natural Herbal Infusion from the Arana tea range is an infusion that offers 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.

Indian Sarsaparilla is known for improving heart and liver health in addition to its anti-inflammatory properties. At the same time, Honeybush and Holy Basil are renowned for their high levels of antioxidants and detoxifying properties.

It is a caffeine-free beverage that you can consume freely at any time of the day without worrying about it affecting your sleep cycle. It is also highly recommended to be enjoyed after meals to aid digestion.

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 revitalize 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 status.

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 accumulate within our body, leading to various health complications. People who generally have high levels of toxins in their bodies frequently experience digestion related complications from IBS to bloating, nausea and constipation.

A detox cleanse provides relief from such digestive disorders and can be beneficial towards transitioning into a healthier diet and lifestyle.

A herbal detox cleanse is further 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.

As evident, there are countless benefits of drinking detox tea, and it's highly recommended for a healthier lifestyle.

How to brew your Detox – Natural Herbal Infusion

• Boil fresh water to 95˚C –100˚C
• Add in one teabag per person
• Use 220ml of water per person
• Brew for 4 minutes
• Enjoy your cleanse!

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