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‘Tis the season to not feel so great.

It happens.

You wake up not feeling yourself.

You know it’s coming.

Stuffy head, congestion, sore throat — all the signs are there. You’ll be under the weather for the rest of the week.

What can you do to stop this incoming ill?

Mom’s chicken soup?

Feed a cold?

Sure, the usual remedies will help you get to feeling better, but we’d like you to consider adding a different route.

This might be a scary proposition for some, but…

Have you tried replacing your daily coffee with tea?

How about an aromatic tea such as Hibiscus which will help to break up congestion?

Maybe a tea that’s infused with echinacea which some say will reduce cold symptoms?

Have you tried a tea that contains slippery elm like our Throat Tamer tea? Teas with slippery elm are known to soothe inflammation and throat irritation.

A sign of health!

An Ounce of Prevention…

What about preventative measures involving tea? Green teas should be considered for regular consumption since they are a great source of antioxidants. Over time, experts say that drinking green tea will reduce the risk of heart disease, decrease the chance of hypertension, and generally introduce healthy regular elements to your overall existence.

How do I make it taste better?

If you’re not a regular tea drinker or even dislike the taste of tea, here’s a few suggestions for improving your tea experience:

• Sweeten your tea with honey, not sugar or artificial sweeteners. The natural honey will blend with the tea better for a more flavorful experience.

• Squeeze some fresh-cut lemon into your cup to add dimension and balance to the tea. (Lemons have health benefits of their own!)

Do you have any miraculous recoveries brought on by including tea in your cold-ridding process? Share them with us in the comments below!