9 Homemade Health Teas for a Refreshing Boost

Chinese people have always had the habit of drinking tea. Drinking tea not only quenches thirst but also has certain health benefits. Homemade health teas are especially popular because they are economical and affordable. Today, I will recommend several types of health teas for everyone to consider.
 

1. Goji Berry Tea

Goji berry tea can nourish the liver, moisten the lungs, improve eyesight, strengthen muscles and bones, and alleviate fatigue. It is particularly suitable for relieving eye fatigue caused by long-term computer use. Simply steep a dozen goji berries in hot water and drink it regularly for two months to see results.

2. Rose Tea

Rose tea can cool the blood and nourish the skin, improving dry skin conditions. It also has a strong floral fragrance, which is effective for treating bad breath. Rose tea also aids digestion and fat burning, making it beneficial for weight loss. It is best consumed after meals. However, it should be avoided by individuals with constipation due to its astringent properties.

3. Honeysuckle Tea

Honeysuckle tea has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. It is effective in treating viral colds, acute and chronic tonsillitis, and periodontal disease. To make the tea, steep 10 grams of honeysuckle flowers in boiling water and drink it.

4. Apple Tea

Apple tea has magical effects in treating headaches. Cut an apple into thin slices, simmer it in water to remove impurities, and drink it as tea. Continuous consumption for 10 days will yield results.

5. Lemon Tea

Lemon tea helps with phlegm elimination, fatigue relief, and reducing headaches. It is very simple to make. Cut 2-3 slices of fresh lemon, add 1 gram of salt, and steep it in boiling water. The tea should be consumed while hot, as it will taste bitter when cold. It can be consumed before or after meals without harming the stomach.

6. Safflower Tea

Safflower, originating from the Western Regions, has a sweet taste and is not spicy. It promotes blood circulation in men and regulates menstrual flow in women. It can also replenish blood when deficient and invigorate blood when excessive. Modern medicine has found that safflower contains B vitamins and bioactive components that can nourish the blood, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and blood lipids, inhibit blood clot formation, protect the heart, and enhance beauty. Both safflower petals and seeds can be used to make tea, which is delicious and suitable for people of all ages. However, it should be consumed in moderation before bedtime to avoid stimulation affecting sleep.

7. Licorice Tea

10 grams of licorice, 5 grams of tea leaves, and 8 grams of salt are added to 1000 milliliters of water. Following this ratio, boil the water first, then add licorice, tea leaves, and salt to simmer for about 10 minutes before drinking. It can treat toothaches, eye inflammation, and colds and coughs caused by excessive internal heat.

8. Hawthorn Tea

2 grams of hawthorn and 200 grams of sugarcane are boiled in water and the residue is removed to make tea. It has the health benefits of clearing heat, purging fire, moistening dryness, and relieving thirst.
 

9. Cassia Seed Tea

20 grams of cassia seeds are lightly fried until yellow, then steeped in boiling water to make tea. It can dispel wind and heat, clear the liver, improve eyesight, moisten the intestines, and relieve constipation. It has significant effects on symptoms such as internal heat, red and swollen eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and dry stool, as well as hypertension.

Above are several types of commonly used homemade health teas. The brewing methods are convenient, simple, and practical. If you also enjoy drinking tea, why not replace regular tea with medicinal tea? It can quench your thirst and help regulate your body, especially during the hot summer.