Immunity Secrets: Top 3 Herbal Teas to Boost Your Natural Defenses

Winter season and transitions between seasons are particularly tough on our immune system, as It is put through the wringer. Additionally, the daily stress, sudden temperature changes, and lack of sunlight are additional factors that contribute to weakening our natural defenses. A weakened immune system can lead to significant health consequences: chronic fatigue, frequent colds, various infections, and so on."

 

How to combat Seasonal Woes with the Benefits of Plants?

While maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle is crucial to staying fit, regularly sipping herbal teas and hot beverages can also give a much-needed boost to our immune system.

Herbal infusions, crafted from medicinal plants found in nature, work wonders in bolstering the body's natural defenses and warding off certain minor infections.

For optimal effectiveness, it's highly recommended to go for multi-herb teas. That way, you get the aromatic blend of the infusion along with the goodness of each ingredient.

 

The Top 3 Herbal Teas for Immune Support

Some plants boast properties that, when combined with other ingredients, maximize their benefits.

That's why these three featured infusions combine plants whose combined actions give a boost to the immune system. They're characterized by their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as their tonic and detoxifying actions, providing the support the body needs to defend itself.

Discover the selection of three exceptional and delicious teas, carefully crafted at Floèm, all gathered in one kit: The Immunity Set.

 

1.     Sweet Gale & Echinacea: a powerful cold-fighting combo

Crafted to boost the immune system and aid in toxin elimination, this herbal blend combines Echinacea, Sweet gale, Juniper, Mullein, Labrador, and Sage.

• Benefits:

Echinacea, renowned for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, works in synergy with Sage's antiseptic qualities to effectively combat winter infections and relieve respiratory issues such as colds, coughs and sore throats.

Sweet Gale, an stapple plant of the Nordic region, contributes its beneficial properties for general well-being.

Juniper berries, with its antiseptic properties, helps eliminate toxins for better health.

• Taste notes:

This blend stands out with its herbaceous, slightly bitter, and peppery character, enhanced by camphoraceous and resinous notes. This flavorful fusion, far from ordinary, results from a well-thought-out synergy between the ingredients. Enjoy it hot or cold, according to your preferences.

2.     Aronia & Alder: A Natural Tonic for Your Defenses

This blend contains six plants with complementary properties: Aronia berry, Green Alder, Goldenrod, Rosemary, Fenugreek, Labrador tea. The combined action of these ingredients helps to boost natural defenses and relieve inflammation.

• Benefits:

Aronia, also known as black chokeberry, is a small fruit with powerful virtues, recognized for its high content of anthocyanins, pigments with exceptional antioxidant properties.

Rosemary, an aromatic plant with multiple benefits, enhances the antioxidant action of aronia and stimulates the body's natural defenses.

In addition to its antioxidant properties, the Aronia & Alder infusion also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help prevent infections and alleviate inflammation, often the cause of fatigue and winter slump.

Don't hesitate to make it your daily drink to support your natural defenses and fully enjoy nature’s bounty.

• Taste Notes:

Each sip of this infusion connects you to the essence of the boreal forest offering its invaluable benefits. The forest notes of alder blend with the rusticity of aronia.

 

3. Balsam Fir & Cacao: A Soothing Blend for Respiratory Comfort

This unique herbal tea brings together five plants with complementary properties: Balsam Fir, Cocoa hull, Lemon Balm, Labrador tea, and Calendula petals. Their combination helps soothe the respiratory tract.

• Benefits:

This tea helps clear the respiratory tract and boost the immune system, thanks to the expectorant properties of balsam fir and the rich immunostimulant agents of cocoa.

• Taste Notes:

Imagine a fruity infusion where the menthol freshness of balsam fir meets the enveloping sweetness of roasted cocoa. This unexpected pairing reveals the deep and velvety richness of the infusion, offering a unique and refined taste experience.

Say Goodbye to Colds and Low Batteries!

Discover this trio of infusions gathered in the Immunity Set.

Medicinal plants, used for centuries, offer a wide range of natural solutions to relieve seasonal woes and strengthen the body's defenses.

The boreal infusions in Floèm’s Immunity Set are natural solutions for warding off winter infections and fatigue. They fit perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. Together, these healthy habits will help strengthen your immune system.

 

Tips for use: how to prepare a tasty infusion rich in benefits?

Here are a few tips to help you get the best out of the plant and enjoy an exceptional taste experience:

• Water temperature: Heat water to 95-90°C, just before boiling. If the water is too hot, the beneficial properties of the herbs may be compromised. 

• Steeping time: It’s recommended to steep your herbal tea for 10 minutes. Steeping too briefly won't allow the herbs to fully release their flavours and benefits. Conversely, steeping for too long can make some herbal teas bitter in taste, like the Aronia & Alder infusion, but also allows you to extract the most benefits. 

• Choosing the right water: Water is essential for a successful infusion. Opt for high-quality water, whether filtered or spring water, to preserve the delicate flavors of the herbal tea and avoid unwanted tastes. Tap water, often chlorinated, varies greatly from city to city and can alter the taste of your infusion. We recommend letting tap water sit for 30 minutes before use to allow for chlorine evaporation. 

• How much to steep: There's no right or wrong amount; everyone likes a different intensity of flavor. As a general rule, you can use 2 teaspoons or a few whole leaves per cup of water (250 ml). Adjust according to whether you prefer your beverage weaker or stronger.