Tuesday, August 20, 2013

a most delightful concoction: rose & mint tea

Summer is all about staying hydrated and refreshed - especially with the unbearable Shanghai heatwave this year. Water is always the best drink of choice - but let's switch things up a bit. I went to get a facial earlier this week and was introduced to rose & mint tea. I've had both rose tea and mint tea before - but together, no. I've been hooked ever since!

Go to your local dry goods vendor (usually tucked in the corner of your farmer's market), and get tons of teas by the bulk. Grab a scoop or two of dried rose buds and dried mint. Take a teaspoonful of each, brew in a mug with boiling water and enjoy after a few minutes. Despite it being summertime and it seeming crazy to enjoy a hot drink to cool off, trust - this is super refreshing and really does the job.:)
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!
Did you know of the following benefits that rose & mint teas have for us?


Rose Tea
  • Clears toxins and heat from the body, thus as a result, this will be the cooling effect on the body that you'll experience
  • Can relieve from sore throat, runny nose and blocked bronchial tubes
  • Is really therapeutic to people prone to chest problems by fighting against infections (especially for those of us living in China)
  • Helps to fight the infection in the digestive tract and re-establish the normal bacterial population of the intestines (again, living in China..)
  • Relieves fluid retention and is wonderful to assist with diarrhea and gastro-discomfort
  • Helps the ladies with uterine congestion causing pain and heavy periods and is great for  irregular periods 
  • Has an uplifting effect on the nervous system and can relieve insomnia, depression and fatigue


Mint Tea:
  • Will soothe an upset stomach and relieve heartburn, could also help with irritable bowel syndrome
  • Helps with mental focus, alertness, anxiety
  • Relieves coughs, congestion, soreness in the throat
  • Helps with bad breath caused by smoking, drinking alcohol or other foods

Who knew?! Love it!