Herbal Teas for Energy

January 04, 2018

Most of us associate tea with relaxation.

However, the right herbal tea can offer a noticeable energy liftwithout high sugar or caffeine.

Drinking herbal tea is a great way to get energized and healthy at the same time.

Here are five of my favorite tea blends for more body energy and stamina.

How to make a tea blend:

I make my tea formulas with “parts.” How big your part is depends on how much tea you make. I start with small batches and prepare a few cups.

For small batches, I use about 2-3 tbsp. of dried herbs for my “parts.” For bigger batches, you can use ¼ or ½ cup for “parts.”

How to make a cup of herbal tea:

General tea blend: Use 1- 2 tsp. of dried herbs per 8 oz. of water. Steep for 10-15 minutes.

Tea Recipes to Energize You

1. Yerba Mate-Ginseng Energy Blend

Try this tea formula in the morning instead of coffee. Yerba mateoffers an instant, clean energy lift.

Ginseng root encourages long-term, deep body energy. Drink 1-2 cups daily as needed for energy support.

• 3 parts Yerba Mate leaf (Ilex paraguariensis)
• 2 parts American ginseng root (Panax quinquefolius)
• 1 part Asian panax root (Panax ginseng)
• 1 part Siberian eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
• 1/2 part Goji berries (Lycium barbarum)

Sweeten with a little honey, agave or stevia to taste if desired

2. Roasted Green Tea Blend- Antioxidant Body Energizer

Green tea contains some caffeine, but it’s much less than what’s present in energy drinks or espresso.

Furthermore, green tea comes without the acid forming effects of coffee. A green tea blend is energizing and alkalizing. Drink 1-2 cups daily for energy support.

• 2 parts Bancha leaf, roasted (Camellia sinensis)
• 2 parts Gotu Kola leaf (Centella Asiatica)
• ½ part Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum)
• ¼ part Clove bud (Syzygium aromaticum)

Sweeten with a little honey, agave or stevia to taste if desired

3. Schizandra Adrenal Blend

If you have long-term fatigue, you may be suffering from adrenal exhaustion or burnout.

An adrenal enhancing tea can help restore your energy and wellbeing. Drink 2-3 cups daily for 2 weeks. (Learn more about natural ways to combat Adrenal Exhaustion.)

• 3 parts Schisandra fruit (Shisandra chinensis)
• 2 parts Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
• 1 part Rhodiola root (Rhodiola rosea)
• 1/2 part Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• 1/2 part Nettles leaf (Urtica dioica)

Sweeten with a little honey, agave or stevia to taste if desired

4. Women’s Energy Blend

Fatigue often has a hormonal component. This tea blend works especially well for low energy related to PMS, perimenopause, or menopause.

Drink 2 cups daily as needed for energy and hormone support.

• 2 parts Maca root (Lepidium meyenii)
• 1 part Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera)
• 1 part American ginseng root (Panax ginseng)
• 1/2 part Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis)
• 1/2 part Damiana leaf (Turnera diffusa)

Sweeten with a little honey, agave or stevia to taste if desired

5. Men’s Energy Blend

As with women, men can suffer from fatigue and poor stamina due to hormone fluctuations or poor circulation, especially as they grow older.

This tea blend encourages male energy, circulation, and stamina. Drink 2 cups daily as needed for energy and hormone support.

• 2 parts Ginkgo biloba leaf
• 2 parts Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
• 1 part Maca root (Lepidium meyenii)
• 1 part Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata)
• Bee pollen granules- ¼ tsp. per cup (Not if allergic to bees)

Sweeten with a little honey, agave or stevia to taste if desired

Round up

Drinking an herbal tea blend can energize you, and address imbalances that cause fatigue like adrenal exhaustion, poor circulation, or hormone changes.

The tea blends discussed here have been used for energy benefits for many years. Simply use them as you need them.

You will find you have more long and short term energy, without the side effects or burnout caused by high sugar or caffeine.

We’d love to hear from you! What teas do you use for energy?

References:

Kilham, C. (2017). Yerba Mate. Retrieved from Medicine Hunter, http://www.medicinehunter.com/yerba-mate-botanical-sheet
Page, L. & Abernathy, S. (2011). Healthy Healing 14th Edition

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