5 Teas to drink during the cold and Flu Season

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by Imperial Tea Garden October 22, 2018

Wellness Teas

The average adult suffers from two to three colds per year. If you are getting more than your fair share of colds, your immune system may need a little help. Here are our top five tea picks for wellness during the cold and flu season because they contain high levels of antioxidants and herbs that promote vitality and overall improve your immunity.

1) White Eagle Long Life Green Tea

At 17.65% by dry weight, White Eagle Long Life green tea is one of the highest polyphenol antioxidant teas on the planet. The cup is abound with a delicate astringency, however, to the trained palate, notes of honey & orchid like sweetness intermingle. The unique production method of this Mao Feng tea grown in the Hunan Province of China, is highly regulated to ensure its authenticity. White Eagle Long Life's reputation is preserved in the likes of other great Mao Feng teas such as Dragon Well. White Eagle long life green tea may not grant immortality, however, the health benefits from removing oxidative stress is unsurpassed.

2) Mim Estate Black Tea

Mim Estate is in the Darjeeling region of northern India. The genus of the Darjeeling tea bush is the Chinese Jat which gives it the distinctive muscatel character. This is a high mountain grown tea (> 6,800 feet) so the air is relatively cool making the plants grow slowly. The cooler air limits yield but dramatically improves quality. Quality peaks during the "second flush," which begins at the end of May and runs through the end of June. During this time Darjeeling's are incomparable to any other tea in the world. Due to the superb taste and limited production, "second flush" Darjeeling's are often more expensive. Independent studies have shown this tea contains an abundance of polyphenols with concentrations of 13% by dry weight. Mim Estate black tea has higher antioxidants than most green teas. Finally a black tea with all the benefits of a green tea!

3) Green Tea with Ginseng

Green tea with ginseng is a blend of Chinese green tea and Siberian ginseng root. Two of the most healthy plants known are combined into one delicious beverage. Enjoy the comfort of knowing that you are supplying your body with healthy nutrients and antioxidants needed to sustain good health. Green tea is known for its high level of antioxidants that are finally becoming accepted in western health practices. Siberian ginseng is also well known for its health benefits throughout the far east as a panacea. ginseng allows the body to better cope with stress and resist fatigue when taken for a period of six weeks or more. Try green tea with ginseng and rejuvenate yourself.

4) Black Tea with Ginseng

Black tea with ginseng is a blend of Chinese black tea and Siberian ginseng root. Two of the most healthy plants known are combined into one delicious beverage. Enjoy the comfort of knowing that you are supplying your body with healthy nutrients and antioxidants needed to sustain good health. Black tea is known for its high level of antioxidants. Siberian ginseng is a well known panacea throughout the far east and praised for its health benefits. ginseng allows the body to better cope with stress and resist fatigue when taken for a period of six weeks or more. Try Black tea with ginseng and rejuvenate yourself.

5) Sleep Tight® Herbal Tea

Sleep Tight herbal tea is for those individuals who suffer from chronic insomnia or hyper activity and cannot manage a good nights rest. This proprietary blend of herbs is specifically blended to achieve results using all natural herbs without the addition of chemicals or additives. This herbal tea is caffeine free and contains: chamomile, passion flower, lemon grass, valerian root, hawthorne berries, spearmint, gotu kola, ginger root, skullcap, hops and anise seeds. A drop of honey makes this minty beverage a perfect soothing night Cap.