What Is the Best Tea for Sick People?

If you're looking for the best tea for sick people, be rest assured. We have done all the research and brought you the health benefits of various tea blends along with a recipe to prepare the best blend to soothe you.

The best tea for sick people, along with several other types of tea, can be beneficial in relieving symptoms of nausea, colds, and flu. Tea can also boost metabolism and help lose weight.

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Best Tea for Nausea: Black Tea

Iced tea can be refreshing. (Image via Unsplash/Katherine Sousa)

Black tea is well-known in traditional medicine. It's among the most consumed beverages in the world. It's known for its strong flavor and contains more caffeine than other teas. The strong flavor of black tea makes it the best tea for sick people, especially those with headaches or nausea.

The leaves are picked from the Camellia sinensis plant. They're rich in antioxidants and other natural compounds and are known for their anti-inflammatory and stimulant properties.

Nutritional Value of Black Tea

A cup of black tea contains:

• Calories: 2.4 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0.4 grams
• Fibre: 0.1 grams
• Fats: 0 Grams
• Proteins: 0.1 grams

Common types of black tea include:

• Assam tea takes its name from its region of origin, Assam in northeastern India. It's usually served with milk and sugar.
• Keemun is a black tea from Qimen, China. It has a smooth, fruity taste, and smell. It's also used in English breakfast blends.
• Ceylon tea comes from Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. It has a sweet and citrusy flavor.
• Earl Grey is a black tea flavored with bergamot and isoften used in lattes.
• Nilgiri is a tea from India’s Nilgiris district and is similar to Assam tea in its flavor.
• Yunnan tea is grown in the Chinese province of Yunnan. The leaves are oxidized and have a sweet and earthy flavor.

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Tea That’s Good for Colds: Mullein Tea

Mullein tea is the best tea for sick people during winter. It's prepared using the leaves of Verbascum thapsus (commonly known as mullein). The plant is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Leaves of mullein can be used to brew the best tea for sick people along with other herbs.

Mullein tea leaves have been used for centuries to treat a variety of respiratory ailments, including chronic coughs, colds, and asthma. Extracts of mullein are also an important component in various herbal cough syrups.

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Best Tea for Sick People

Herbs can make the best tea for sick people. (Image via Unsplash/Verena Bottcher)

This recipe is among the best tea for sick people and is prepared with other herbs, including Echinacea, which can improve immunity and help with colds and coughs.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. peppermint
• 1 oz. mullein
• 1 oz. licorice
• 1 oz. echinacea
• 1/2 oz. ginger

Instructions:

• Blend all the ingredients (except peppermint), and store them in an airtight jar.
• Add four teaspoons of the mixture to 4-5 cups of water and let it boil.
• Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, and add four teaspoons of peppermint.
• Strain and pour into cups.
• Drink a cup of this tea every hour to help your throat recover. Honey is optional.

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Best Tea to Drink When Sick: Matcha Tea

Matcha tea is a popular Japanese green tea generally found as a powder. The powdered tea is mixed with water to prepare a thick brew. The strength can be adjusted as per requirements. Its nutritional profile makes it among the best teas for sick people.

Matcha contains more antioxidants than all other types of tea, including black tea, white tea, or regular green tea. These compounds can keep away several illnesses and protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Matcha tea plants are usually grown under the shade. These leaves also contain high amounts of caffeine, which can stimulate the brain. It has to be kept in mind that there are side effects of having too much caffeine, so Matcha should not be consumed at night. The caffeine present in tea leaves can also boost fat loss.

A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism has associated green tea with increased fat loss. These properties make Matcha the best tea for sick people.

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Indranil Biswas is a nutritionist and personal trainer with a diploma in dietetics and personal training with a specialization in sports nutrition and strength training.

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