The weather is starting to turn cold again and drinking hot beverages are a wonderful way to stay warm AND hydrated. But what do you drink if you don’t want to overload your adrenals with caffeine and the high-sugar spiced lattes?

Herbal teas are the answer! Drinking herbal teas can help warm you up when it’s chilly, stay hydrated without the affects of caffeine and even offer health benefits! Here are a few of my favorite herbal teas:

Raspberry Leaf Tea: Full of vitamin C, calcium and iron. Tightens and tones tissue, has a particular affinity for the uterus, digestive tract and mouth. Raspberry Tea can also help counter chronic diarrhea as well as leaky gut, and strengthens the muscles of the uterus.

Rose Hip Tea: Contains more vitamin C per ounce than almost any other natural source, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antihistamine bioflavonoids that work in synergy with vitamin C. Bioflavonoids improve vitamin C’s ability to strengthen connective tissue, bolster immune health, promote healing, and boost cellular energy.

Nettle Tea: Full of calcium. One cup of this strongly steeped tea has about 500 mg of calcium in a highly bioavailable form. Nettle Tea also provides significant doses of magnesium, potassium, and silica. It is also rich in chlorophyll and supports the alkalinity of the body. This tea can also be a gentle kidney cleanser and mild antihistamine.

Lemon Balm Tea: Improves digestion, and can improve cognition and mood. Also calms nerves and helps with nervous indigestion. Has antioxidant and wound-healing properties.

As always, if you take medication, please check with your Doctor before you take herbals. The Tea’s I have listed here have very low caution ratings and considerations, but do your diligence.

Resources: Body Into Balance, Maria Noël Groves