A Great Cup of Tea for the Cold and Flu Season.

'Spot of tea?’, goes the stereotypical British line. Truly, tea time is an important part of British culture. Pop culture is full of parodies and memes making fun of the British and their love of tea. Why is tea so popular in the British isles?

To answer this question, we have to go all the way back into history. It is surprising that tea was never a part of the British culture until the 17th century. During this time, trade with Asian nations started to become common. If you love tea and happen to be British, thank the Dutch and Portuguese traders who first brought tea to the U.K. in the 1600’s. 

By the 1650’s, tea was being sold in London coffee houses. It was sold as a remedy or cure for various illnesses. However, tea was very expensive at the time. Only the well-off, such as aristocrats and royalty, had a chance to drink it. The popularity grew enough that the government heavily taxed tea imports.

It is not surprising though that the British absolutely love tea and tea time. It is scientifically proven that tea is good for your health. Tea is known to help with the following: cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; encourage weight loss; lower cholesterol; and bring about mental alertness. Tea also appears to have antimicrobial qualities.

Again, this is no surprise to practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They say that tea was first used as medicine in Southwest China as far back as 5000 years ago. Even before it became a part of British culture, tea time has and will always be an important part of Chinese culture. In TCM, it has always been used for health maintenance long before Western medicine even studied its benefits.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tea has both sweet and bitter flavors. It also possesses cooling properties. Tea aids in refreshing the mind, enhances alertness and boosting concentration. Tea can also assist in body fluid production, quench the thirst, clear heat and phlegm and promote digestion and urination. 

No wonder both the East and the West love tea. You can never go wrong with tea when you see all its benefits. Aside from that, you can choose from a variety of teas. There are green teas, black teas, and herbal teas. With so much to choose from, gone will be the saying, “Not my cup of tea.”

This is why we have a number of herbal teas here at herbsdepo. There is one particular tea which we have in mind that has all the health benefits. It is good because we are now entering the cold months. With the cold weather comes common respiratory problems.

Here is a tea which can battle common respiratory illnesses such as the cold or flu. Here is a tea which can help you support your immune system in general. Here is a tea which tastes great aside from all the health benefits. Here is Triple Leaf Cold & Flu Time - Chinese Herbal Tea.

WHAT IS TRIPLE LEAF COLD & FLU TIME - CHINESE HERBAL TEA?

Triple leaf cold and flu time is a comforting and delicious traditional Chinese herbal tea which helps the body to naturally maintain balance, without the use of ephedra.  The herbs in this tea have a long history of traditional use to help support the healthy function of the immune and respiratory system.

It is the product of knowledge and wisdom passed down for generations. As we have already mentioned, tea has been used to improve health for over 5,000 years. This tea is the direct descendant of those ancient but effective tea formulas.  Remember, there is so much to learn from those who have gone before us. This includes healthy beverages such as this.

What makes this tea great is because of its ingredients. These Chinese herbs are commonly used to help support the respiratory system. They are also great for fighting viral infections. Among these are mulberry and imperata.

The Mulberry Leaf in Triple Leaf Cold and Flu Time.

Main actions of Mulberry Leaf according to TCM: 
-Relieves the Exterior and clears Heat
-Clears Heat in the Lung with associated Dryness
-Clears the Liver for either Wind-Heat or Yin Deficient Heat
-Cools the Blood.

Many people enjoy Mulberry as fruit but do not know that the leaf also has health benefits. It is full of vitamin C, zinc, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. They have a variety of culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications. Fun fact: The leaf is also the only food source of the silkworm - a caterpillar which produces silk.

Mulberry leaves are commonly used for diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, the common cold, and many other conditions. There are studies which are very encouraging. That is why it is a good herb in Triple Leaf Cold and Flu time to help support your respiratory system.

Imperata (cogongrass rhizomes) in Triple Leaf Cold and Flu Time.

Main actions of Imperata according to TCM: 
-Stops bleeding due to Heat in the Blood
-Drains Heat and encourages urination
-Relieves Heat in the Stomach and Lungs.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Imperata is Cold in nature. This means that Imperata typically helps people who have too much "heat" in their body - especially in the lungs. It is no wonder that imperata is also used in Triple Leaf Cold and Flu time. It is just what a healthy respiratory system needs for support.

Suggested Use of take Triple Leaf Cold and Flu Time

You can drink this tea at any time of the day. You can  drink it in the morning before you start your day. You can also drink it at the end of a workday to relax. If you feel any discomfort due to respiratory illnesses, drink this tea as well. You will feel a lot better.

Tea Time for Children

Triple Tea Leaf can also be taken by Children, ages 6-12. You can give your kids half a cup for a maximum of 2 cups per day. It is a healthy choice of beverage to help growing kids. It is also a good way to boost their immune system.

Buy Triple Leaf Cold and Flu Time today and shop at our online store for other herbal teas.

NOTE: This product has no approved therapeutic claims by the FDA. For respiratory problems and illnesses, consult your doctor. Not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers.