A cup of herbal tea is a calming point in your day, a little act of self-care that can make you slow down and appreciate the moment. Many teas are delicious, but not all teas are created equal. While a lot of teas have health benefits, some have more than others. If you are looking for a wonderful herbal tea with a range of health benefits, then lemon verbena may be your cup of choice.

Lemon verbena tea has both an incredible taste and can offer you a caffeine-free boost at any time of day. Read on to find out more.

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Lemon Verbena offers refreshing health benefits, as it can help relieve headaches, improve digestion, and promote respiratory function, giving a sense of freshness and well-being.

What is Lemon Verbena Tea?

Lemon verbena (also known by its Latin name of Aloysia Citrodora) grows plentifully in South America, where the climate is perfectly suited to the growth of this hardy plant. The scent of lemon that the rough lemon verbena leaves emit when rubbed gave rise to its name, as Citrodora literally means lemon-scented.

First brought to Europe by settlers who discovered South America in the 17th century, lemon verbena has been popular around the world ever since. It has been used not one as an addition to meals, but in bouquets and for potpourri, thanks to the pleasant scent of the lemon verbena. The flowering parts of the plant have also been used as a medicine in Latin America, and lemon verbena continues to be a holistic remedy to this day.

In modern times, lemon verbena grows in more places than just South America, including the high mountains of Greece, where the lemon verbena leaves are carefully harvested without disturbing the plant so that they can be used primarily for teas.

The taste of Lemon Verbena Tea

Lemon verbena may have been used in a variety of ways, but its best use is as a herbal tea. Lemon verbena tea has a yellow color and a rich citrus smell which enlivens the senses. While it does have a lemon flavor, it is smoother and naturally a little sweeter than some other citrus-based teas, so is the perfect introduction to these tastes.

Lemon Verbena Tea Health Benefits

Lemon verbena tea has been known to have a variety of health benefits. One of its characteristics is that it is entirely caffeine-free, meaning it could be perfect for anyone looking to cut down or cut out caffeine. When enjoying lemon verbena, you will not experience the highs and lows associated with caffeine consumption.

Beyond this, lemon verbena is known as a digestive aid. It can ease stomach issues such as constipation and indigestion and has even been credited with soothing menstrual cramps.

Lemon verbena has also been used as a stress reduction and sleep aid, promoting your body’s natural production of melatonin and relaxing your body. Whether you suffer from insomnia, or you just want to be able to feel calmer during the day, a cup of this herbal tea will help.

Thanks to the chemical compounds found within the lemon verbena leaves, it can be used to reduce inflammation. This makes it wonderful not just for gastrointestinal purposes, but as a recovery tool after exercise. A cup of lemon verbena tea may help your muscles to recover that little bit faster after a workout – in a completely natural way.

How to enjoy Lemon Verbena Tea

While it may have a whole host of health benefits, perhaps the best thing about lemon verbena tea is that it is simply a delicious drink that you can enjoy whenever you feel like it. Simply scooping a couple of teaspoons of the lemon verbena leaves into boiling water and allowing it to brew for four to five minutes, then pouring your water through a tea strainer, will give you a lovely after-dinner beverage.

If you aren’t into hot teas, you can also create an iced tea with lemon verbena. Brew as above, but pour over a generous amount of ice. Add some mint and a wedge of lemon for a fresh and delicious iced tea.

As you can see, lemon verbena tea is not just a perfect alternative to the caffeine-rich beverage you may be tempted to reach for. It has a rich history and many incredible uses, as well as health benefits that you can enjoy easily.

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