The most irritating infections and conditions are those that cause a dry, scratchy throat and a runny nose. When you get a cold, the headache and irritation may worsen. For those who dislike taking medications, fortunately, you can get rid of those bothersome cold symptoms by drinking natural brews! One drink that is good for colds is black tea as it helps to relieve cold and cough symptoms as well as aids in throat clearing and reduces runny noses. Why is black tea good for a cold? Read on to find out!
Anti-inflammatory Properties
Black tea has anti-inflammatory qualities that aid to reduce throat inflammation brought on by a cold. The discomfort and dryness in the throat are brought on by inflammation. Hence, whether you have a throat infection or cold, black tea is a healthy beverage to consume. If you have a cold or a cough, drinking a hot cup of black tea twice a day is enough to get immediate relief.
Vitamin B
Vitamin B increases our system's immunity. Black tea, fortunately, is a fantastic source of vitamin B. It can give our bodies the vitamin B they need to strengthen their immune systems. To combat the viruses that cause colds and coughs, immunity is crucial. So, even if you do not have a cold, have a cup of black tea every day. When you regularly consume black tea, it will help to boost your immunity and keep you healthy!
Anti Viral
Any illness in your body will be healed by a cup of black tea with a hint of lemon. Lemons have antiviral characteristics that aid in eliminating the complete virus population that is present in our bodies. Other health advantages of black tea with lemon also exist. Therefore, when you have a cold, remember to drink tea with lemon as it works well as a cold and cough treatment.
If you're looking for black teas, our bestselling Bohemian Breakfast-Probiotic-Rich Black Tea for Energy, Clarity, and Digestion will improve your clarity, and digestion, and leave you in a positive mood!
Antioxidants
Flavanoids, theanine, and other antioxidants are abundant in black tea. These antioxidants support our system's immune system by strengthening it. Anti-oxidants also aid in the removal of poisons and undesirable elements from our bodies. Regular consumption of black tea not only helps you recover from colds but also reduces your risk of getting a terrible cold in the future. Consequently, black tea is effective at treating a typical cold.
Our Gypsy Rose Black Tea is made from rose oil and rose petals that are magically blended with Biodynamically Grown Sri Lankan black teas that will make you feel good about yourself!
Choose Black Tea at Magic Hour
Looking for black teas? Magic Hour has them and more! Our bold and brilliant selection of black teas is sure to delight your senses and soothe your spirit, especially on days when you have a cold. You can also find a variety of other teas such as Herbal Tea and Green Tea. For more information, contact us today!
FAQs
Is black tea good for a cold?
Black tea can be a warm and comforting drink when you are feeling under the weather. Sipping tea can help you stay hydrated while providing a calming ritual during periods of rest.
Can black tea help soothe a sore throat?
A warm cup of black tea can feel soothing when your throat is dry or irritated. It also provides a comforting way to drink more fluids while you rest.
Which Magic Hour black teas can I try?
Magic Hour’s Bohemian Breakfast is a probiotic-rich Puerh black tea created for energy, clarity, and digestion. Gypsy Rose combines Biodynamically grown Sri Lankan black tea with rose oil and rose petals. You can also explore Magic Hour’s complete black tea collection.
How and where does Magic Hour source its teas?
Our teas are cultivated, harvested, and blended from soil to cup with the Magic Hour Rule of Love. The base of our teas is grown in the tea estate where our founder, Zhena Muzyka, was married!
The exquisite buds are grown and harvested by our friends in a garden that touches the sky at the top of the mountains in the high-country of Sri Lanka. The pristine Idulgashinna Bio Tea Garden’s perched above a wildlife preserve. It was the first tea garden to become certified Biodynamic and organic in the world, it’s home to our family of farmers and growers whose respect towards nature and one another has become the gold standard of tea estates all over the world. We also source from small organic family gardens in Taiwan, Rwanda, India, Yunnan, Kyoto and Kagoshima, Japan.
What does “natural flavors” mean in Magic Hour teas?
Our formulator, Zhena, is an aromatherapist and was one of the founders of the Organic and Fair Trade movement over 25 years ago. She was crucial in getting rules for organics passed and has had a long-time passion for organics, Biodynamics, and pure products. Her blending style is bold, and she uses Organic-Compliant extracts of fruits, essential oils, and spices that fall under the "Natural Flavors" broad-stroke ingredient description by the FDA. We only use extracts and flavors extracted with non-toxic methods, and they are 100% natural, coming from the fruit, spice, or flower that is distilled without chemicals.
Other companies may use "Natural Flavors" that are in a Propylene Glycol base, Zhena fought the label standards on this chemical 15 years ago and is dedicated to NEVER using flavorings with this or any other chemicals. Our flavors are entirely extracted naturally using alcohol or steam distillation. In the blending process, if the extract has alcohol, the alcohol dissipates. If you've ever used vanilla extract for cooking, you've used what Zhena uses in larger volumes.
When we write "Natural Flavors", it's not because we want to, but that's what the FDA requires. It's not a great description, and we assure you our standards are of the highest, using only natural extracts and essential oils.
