This tea’s vibrant taste refreshes your palate, enlivens your taste buds, and stimulates your blood flow.

These herbs leave you feeling clean and clear. If you feel sleepy and sluggish, this peppy yet elegant blend will keep you on your toes, alert, and inspired. Your next bright idea is only one sip away.

Chop ½ inch of fresh ginger. Bring 2 cups of water and the ginger to a boil, and lower to a simmer. Meanwhile, chop 10 fresh basil leaves. No need to be exact! After five minutes of boiling, remove from heat. Add basil and 1–2 teaspoons of green tea leaves (feel free to use a tea bag). Steep for two or three minutes. Strain by putting a strainer over each cup and pouring the tea through. Enjoy!

1. Green tea energizes your mind, but without the jitters of coffee, so you feel present and aware. Basil’s nervine qualities sharpen memory while they reduce anxiety. Its peppery taste warms up your mind and sharpens your will, while ginger lights a fire under you to jump to action.
2. Basil, ginger, and hot water warm up your circulation. Ginger is a cardiac stimulant to get your heart rate up. Basil is a strong vasodilator, opening up your blood vessels to encourage the smooth flow of blood. Each of these ingredients has blood thinning properties to improve your circulation. With these invigorating hot herbs, you might even break a slight sweat.
3. The diuretic properties of basil and green tea remove excess water from your system, reducing puffiness, edema, and the feeling of heaviness. Basil opens up your blood vessels and pores, cleansing your entire lymphatic system so your skin appears bright and glowing with a rosy hue. As this tea stimulates metabolism and your heart rate, it is helpful for weight loss. The pungent and mildly bitter taste in these herbs directly aids fat metabolism.

Republished from JoyfulBelly.com.