Best Digestive Tea Recipe

This Digestive Tea recipe is made with an invigorating blend of peppermint, lemon balm, fenugreek, and cinnamon work together to promote good gut health and soothe the stomach. Brew the best tea for digestion right at home then drink it after your meals to prevent and alleviate an upset stomach and help with bloating.

For more healthy tea recipes, try our Rosemary Tea, the herbal-infused Hibiscus Tea with Ginger, Turmeric, and Citrus, Lychee Iced Tea, and this Honey Citrus Mint Tea.

Herbal teas are a natural way to heal your body from common ailments and this is the best digestive tea for constipation or to soothe an upset stomach. If you constantly have abdominal pain or irregular bowel movements, drinking a warm cup of mint herbal tea is an effective, natural way to ease the symptoms and soothe your belly. 

Reasons This Digestive Recipe Works

• Promotes Gut Health! If you are often gassy, and experience bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, this is the best tea for digestion.
• Organic! Not all store-bought teas are created equal. Many contain artificial flavors and additives. But this homemade digestive tea is made with real, simple, high-quality ingredients.
• Delicious! This nutritious tea alleviates digestive issues but it tastes good too!

Digestive Tea Benefits

When most people think of hot tea, they think of it as a way to keep warm during the winter or relax at the end of the day. This digestive tea does that and more! Gut health is essential to overall wellness and digestion tea can help. 

The ingredients in this digestive tea recipe have been used for centuries to ail all kinds of issues. Here are some of the benefits:

• Peppermint is a natural antispasmodic (a drug used to relieve involuntary spasms) so it relaxes the muscles of the bowel wall. Therefore it relieves bloating, flatulence, and symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• Lemon balm can ease digestive discomfort. A 2010 study suggested that the calming herb relieved dyspepsia, which references recurring symptoms of a stomachache.
• Fenugreek has a high fiber count and is rich in antioxidants. So it can reduce acid reflux and flush out harmful toxins, therefore relieving indigestion.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Water: The ingredients are steeped in boiled water.
• Peppermint: This refreshing herb helps soothe the stomach, alleviating indigestion and nausea.
• Fenugreek: These small brown seeds taste like maple syrup but have been used to relieve symptoms of diabetes as well as menstrual cramps.
• Lemon Balm: With subtle notes of citrus, this helps you get a better night’s rest.
• Lemon Slice: This adds a fresh pop of citrus flavor but also assists stomach acids with breaking down food.
• Cinnamon Stick: This versatile spice contains medicinal properties, is anti-inflammatory, and helps lower blood sugar levels.
• Honey: This natural sweetener has antibacterial properties that can help your body fight off infections. It’s an optional ingredient. For vegan tea, use agave instead.

Variations + Substitutions

• Ginger Tea: Traditionally used to alleviate stomach aches, this also helps stimulate digestion. Add 1 inch of fresh ginger for a kick of spice.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Make this a detox tea when adding this. It raises stomach acid levels to help cure indigestion too.
• Fennel Tea: Use fennel as a substitute for fenugreek. Keep in mind, the taste will be significantly sweeter. However, fennel can prevent stomach ulcers.
• Dandelion Extract: This provides a natural, earthy flavor. A study proved that it helps protect ulcers by decreasing inflammation and the production of stomach acid.
• Add Chocolate: Eliminate the lemon, and make this a chocolate peppermint tea by adding 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder for a chocolatey treat after dinner.

Tips To Make The Best Tea For Digestion

• This beverage is best served warm. According to Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical practice focused on holistic health, the temperature of a beverage affects how easily the body digests it. Warm or room temperature liquid is better than cold liquid because it increases circulation in your digestion system.
• Properly store tea leaves before and after use in an airtight container in a dry, cool space.
• Do not let the tea steep for too long. The ideal steeping time for digestive tea is 5-10 minutes. That’s enough time to extract the flavor without the tea becoming bitter.

I Hope You Enjoy This Digestive Tea Recipe!

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