WHEN TO DRINK HERBAL TEAS: WHAT ARE THE BEST MOMENTS DURING THE DAY?

Herbal teas are ideal for those who like to enjoy a healthy and tasty drink in different situations. 

They are enjoyed cold to cool off in the summer or hot to relax in the winter. 

In addition to representing a moment of pause and relaxation for many , herbal teas are also a valid aid for those who want to take care of their body, taking advantage of the many beneficial and purifying properties that each herbal tea has. 

The herbal tea is made up of water and the ingredient that characterizes its flavour: therefore it is easy to understand that the benefits of herbal teas reside above all in the properties of the herbs contained therein, which can be detoxifying, purifying, relaxing, emollient, etc.…

It should be emphasized that herbal teas, being caffeine-free, are suitable for anyone . Furthermore, the absence of caffeine allows you to consume herbal teas throughout the day without side effects. 

Herbal tea is therefore an excellent panacea for the mind and body and even if it is perfect at any time of the day to take a break, there are more or less suitable moments to enjoy a good herbal tea: let’s find out what they are.

Breakfast

The day starts better if you give yourself 5 minutes in the morning to sip a good herbal tea, black tea, chamomile or other energizing herbs, goji berries and ginger are the most suitable. 

In fact, it should be emphasized that herbal teas contain, even if in small quantities, theine or other energy substances which therefore help to increase the energy level of our body. 

The morning is therefore the ideal time to enjoy a good herbal tea.

The ideal would be to combine the herbal tea with some floury food such as rusks or biscuits that we like best, to make our breakfast even more complete.

Instead of a snack

Herbal teas are rich in properties that are conferred by the herbs used to prepare them. 

If you decide to use herbs such as mint or anise , you can reduce the sense of nervous hunger that you feel, thus avoiding the temptation of snacks and snacks that are harmful to both our health and our ideal weight. 

There are so many herbs that can reawaken our metabolism and help us burn calories even at work by simply sipping a fresh herbal tea. 

Always carrying a fresh herbal tea with you, especially in the summer, also helps to ensure constant hydration throughout the day and is ideal especially for those who do not like to drink water.

After meals

Not everyone knows that the ideal time to drink a good herbal tea is immediately after meals for many reasons. 

First of all, if you prepare herbal teas with dandelion and thistle , digestion improves ; in addition to this, there are also many digestive herbal teas with which to avoid swelling and intestinal discomfort. 

Furthermore, it is always good to remember that the liquids taken with herbal teas increase the sense of satiety and help us not to eat more than we should. 

In fact, by filling the stomach, the infusion helps to dilute the foods that are digested more easily, thus also avoiding gastric reflux which is a cause of annoyance for many. 

Consuming herbal teas and infusions after meals stimulates the purifying action of our body and thanks to the natural substances present, it helps the gastric system to work better.

In the evening

One of the reasons why herbal teas are such a popular drink lies above all in their relaxing qualities . 

In fact substances such as chamomile, lemon balm, linden and many others if taken before going to bed can not only improve sleep but also relax the mind by removing the thoughts and anxieties that often stress us just before going to bed. 

Furthermore, if taken hot just before going to bed, these drinks also relax the whole digestive system and therefore improve the well-being of our body, continuing their muscle-relaxing action even during the night. 

In fact, by relaxing the muscles of the intestine, the heat allows for overall relaxation of the body and therefore better sleep. 

As a flu remedy

Herbal teas have always been an excellent remedy even when the spectrum of the flu appears in the first winter periods. 

They can be excellent preventive but also curative remedies. 

Of course, it is necessary to choose the herb suitable for the symptom that is felt. For example, dog rose and karkadè are perfect substances for an anti-inflammatory action, as they are rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, therefore excellent for preventing flu symptoms. 

Conversely, ginger and echinacea are perfect herbs to counteract cold symptoms that often force us to bed. 

Even in case of fever it is possible to prepare herbal teas based on cinnamon, lemon balm and linden which, by promoting perspiration, lower the body temperature, thus purifying the body of toxins. 

When the first cold weather approaches or in the summer when you suffer from allergies, it is always a good habit to provide our body with the right amount of natural substances useful for fighting flu symptoms.

Good and healthy herbal teas… even in capsules!

As it is easy to understand all the moments can be right to sip herbal teas, it must be specified that as with everything it is always preferable to find the right balance and never exaggerate in assumptions. 

Herbal teas are perfect as aids to the normal balance of the organism, but they must be taken as a plus to a balanced and healthy diet, in order not to be harmful rather than beneficial.

Furthermore, thanks to the DolceVita compatible capsules, it is possible to prepare herbal teas quickly and easily even with the home coffee machine. The range of DolceVita herbal teas consists of:

• Nespresso® compatible herbal tea capsules
• Dolce Gusto® compatible herbal tea capsules
• Espresso Point® compatible herbal tea capsules
• Uno System® compatible herbal tea capsules

Available in numerous flavors and ideal to be sipped both hot and cold, the Dolcevita herbal tea capsules are healthy and tasty herbal teas without sacrificing the taste and beneficial properties of this drink, and with the convenience of the classic coffee capsules.