Productivitea - Advocating Tea Breaks Everywhere

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Many consider tea to be a cultural staple in the United Kingdom, at Hot Drink Company we are inclined to agree! The quintessentially British beverage is so much more than the traditional cuppa’. With roots dating back to the early Chinese empire, tea is one of the oldest and most historically relevant drinks in the world.

Herbal Tea Benefits 

It is common knowledge that herbal teas can be relaxing and holistically beneficial, but there are even more benefits to drinking herbal tea than you may know:

Zesty Lemon Infusion

Incorporating lemon into your tea not only enhances its flavor but also offers a myriad of health benefits. Lemon is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant known for supporting the immune system and promoting skin health. Additionally, the citric acid in lemon aids digestion and may help prevent kidney stones.

Adding lemon to tea can also increase the body's absorption of antioxidants present in the tea leaves. The vitamin C in lemon helps stabilize catechins, the beneficial compounds in tea, making them more readily available for absorption.

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Our Pure Peppermint Tea is known for its refreshing, great taste. A wonderful herbal tea which will stir the senses and invigorate your mind. Perfect to enjoy after meals or at any time during the day to aid digestion. Tea Tin Contains: 10 Individual

Peppermint Tea

A great way to improve gut health and digestion is to drink Peppermint tea. Many with IBS or similar digestion issues believe that peppermint tea has helped them to feel less bloated and reduce bowel pains. 

The peppermint flavour of this tea will freshen your breath and leave you feeling refreshed. With there being a chance of the beverage reducing headaches, menstrual cramps and seasonal allergies and it being a really easy addition to your daily diet, it’s hard not to love peppermint tea!

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Apple Cider

The viral apple cider vinegar gummies are famous for aiding weight loss endeavours. But quite frankly, they aren't the most enjoyable supplement. Drinking apple cider vinegar in tea form makes for a much more enjoyable experience, especially for tea lovers! The benefits of apple cider vinegar are well known as being gut health and stomach issue related, however there are a few more reasons to love this tea. 

Vinegar has been used for years in traditional medicine to fight harmful bacteria such as ecoli. Having vinegar in your system may improve chances of fighting off viral bacteria and avoid getting those pesky stomach bugs in the winter months. 

Apple cider vinegar is also believed to improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails. And increase general heart health!

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A delightful selection of specially blended fruit and herbal infusions for when you want a refreshing alternative to your usual pick me up.

Camomile

A famous healthy, and enjoyable, tea that is filled to the brim with antioxidants. Camomile is a favourite amongst tea drinkers for its distinctive flavour. Under the surface, Camomile is believed to have health benefits such as digestive improvement, sleep aid and heart health.

Most herbal teas can benefit mental health conditions. Camomile in particular, as an extremely calming beverage, is possibly the best tea for reducing stress and anxiety. With a range of herbs and fruits blended into one, this tea is a great option for those seeking the benefits of multiple herbs!

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The Benefits Of A Tea Break

Taking a tea break in the workplace is extremely beneficial for team and individual morale. Short bursts of socialisation can build relationships between colleagues without the pressures of the internal business. 

The increasing levels of low mental health, especially in the workplace, is often further damaged by the pressures of working life and lack of healthy breaks. Creating a space and structured time where employees can feel relaxed and escape from their daily pressures within the workplace will give team members a boost and will have a positive result for the entirety of the business.

Outside of the workplace, tea breaks are a time to wind down and relax. Many people associate a cup of tea with starting the day of ending the day with a positive note. This has created a subliminal link between tea and that warm fuzzy feeling you get as you cosy into bed or start a fresh day. Why not implement a tea break in the middle of the day and give yourself one more extra boost!