Spearmint Tea
Spearmint tea is naturally sugar-free and doesn’t contain caffeine. It can help you stay hydrated and provides a healthy, flavorful alternative to water.
Fresh spearmint contains vitamins and vital nutrients but only in small amounts — it would be hard to get the recommended daily amount from spearmint tea alone. But spearmint tea contains antioxidants, which protect the cells from damage due to free radicals.
Spearmint tea is an excellent source of:
- Flavonoids, such as flavanones and flavones, which boast antioxidant properties.
- Rosmarinic acid, a compound that provides powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
“Black tea is known to be high in antioxidants. But if you don’t like the taste of black tea, spearmint tea is a great alternative and has a comparable number of antioxidants,” Romito says. “And all teas help lower inflammation and reduce the risk of numerous diseases, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease.”
