Tea-toxify with Curatea

Product: Curatea (Detox) by Greeniche Natural Health

I love a good cuppa. Once upon a time, I toyed with training as a tea sommelier. Did you know there even was such a thing? I have since slid that into my 'fun things to do in retirement' file. While not formally trained, I do know a good cup of tea, and over the years we have moved into a whole world of options, particularly into blends targeted specifically to our health. I love that!

One tea I tried recently is Curatea by Greeniche. Curatea is a series of teas that are blended to support various aspects of our health. This one, Detox, was curated with detoxifying properties. It supports our body’s own ability to cleanse through our kidneys, skin and mucous membranes. It also helps ease indigestion and reduce inflammation.

The ingredients are simple, natural and promote detoxifying:

· Marshmallow plant: Soothes digestive tract, urinary and even respiratory tract. It may be a diuretic, so it helps to rid excess fluid to cleanse the kidneys and the bladder.

· Burdock Root: This is a known diuretic with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps detoxify the blood and promote circulation. Rumour has it that it may even serve as an aphrodisiac. (Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink.)

· Dandelion: Dandelion is used in tea to ease digestive issues and possibly constipation. It is high in vitamin C; C supports immunity and the absorption of minerals. It also has antioxidants that stimulate bile production to help break down and process foods. There are many benefits found in dandelion – anti-inflammatory, lowers BP and cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar and supports the liver. Frankly, it really makes me rethink how I view the ones on my lawn.

How did it rate as a cuppa?

Sniff test: The tea has a refreshing scent; it is almost savory, like herbs from the garden. (That makes sense, right?)

Making it: For starters, I think each day is a gift and should be celebrated, even in small ways. I used my good china for this. I made the tea to exact instructions – 1 bag in 150ml (2/3 cup or just over 5 oz) of boiling water. I let it sit 10 minutes. One bag really doesn’t make much at all. My small teacup held the entire amount suggested. It is recommended to consume 1-3 times per day, so I actually refilled my pot using the same tea bag and for the most part, the strength of tea remained the same.

Taste test: This is a lovely tea with a mild taste, not medicinal at all. If salad were a tea, it might taste a bit like this. My husband said it tasted like snap peas to him. I actually think this would make a very nice iced tea, too. Because I found it refreshing and invigorating, it is a good morning and afternoon cuppa. Also, you may find you sweat and urinate a bit more frequently than you normally would while consuming this; that is to be expected since it is helping the body with elimination. In light of that, I don't suggest this is consumed before bed or on a road trip!

One thing that I would like to see changed about this product is that it be organic and/or non-GMO. Part of detoxing means we are releasing our toxic chemical load and I am unclear if this product may contain any such residue without being formally certified.

Note: There are some concerns regarding this product for those with certain allergies and/or health conditions. For more information, contact the company directly before purchase as these warnings are only on the product label (small print makes it hard to read) and are not explicitly posted on the actual website. Curatea: 1 877 234 5820

Overall, this is a lovely product. Raising a pinkie to good health!

Gentle Detox your body will love

The Curatea Detox has been wonderful for my body. I use one tea bag a day and now I feel I have more energy. This 100% Organic tea has helped my digestive system and my skin is looking better also. I really like that one container is a one month supply for me of 30 bags and that the tea bags are good quality and don’t leak bits in my cup.
The taste is one of the best I have tried for a detox tea. Not to bitter with a light natural flavor. The package suggests boiling the tea bag for 5-10 minutes, I prefer 10 minutes to get all the flavor. The smell is quite nice, you can definitely smell all the natural plants and it’s a great holistic approach on a natural detox. I drink the tea on its own without any sugar or milk because I don’t want to add in any unhealthy ingredients.
The benefits of all these natural plants is quite impressive and will surely give your system a good flush. There is 3 medicinal ingredients all with amazing benefits to our body:

· 600mg- Arctium lappa aka Burdock Root grows like a weed and is a natural anti-inflammatory which can help with pain and swelling. It also is an antioxidant and can protect your body from toxins that can cause cancers, heart diseases and cell damage. Burdock Root has been used for many years to detoxify and treat circulation for cancer, anorexia, gastrointestinal problems, bladder infections, and so much more.
· 300mg- Althaea officinalis aka Marshmallow plant is my favorite ingredient for the issues my body goes through. It has had an important place in human culture for a millennia with all it’s wonderful properties. It can ease stomach ulcers, diarrhea, constipation and can even repair the mucous membranes in your respiratory tract, stomach and urinary tract. This amazing plant can flush your system to cleanse your bladder and kidneys as well.
· 600mg- Taraxacum officinale aka Dandelion is those annoying yellow flowered weeds that are just popping up in my grass right now. I never knew how good they can be for you. Dandelions are high in vitamin C to boost your immunity. They can increase your appetite, relive constipation, control your blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol. I have seen it before in weight loss supplements because the natural properties of this flower can aid in weight loss.

This Curatea Detox tea comes in a tin container and is a nice one to keep after your done to store spices. My container has an expiry date of 2022 so this tea will stay good for a couple years in your cupboard. The labelling is nice, you can read the front label easily although I feel the rest of the font is too small and may be hard for some people to read with poor eyesight. Since this tea is all natural with high milligrams there is cautions and warnings for certain conditions that will contraindicate. Such as if you have edema, diabetic, kidney or liver disorders, high/low blood pressure or allergic to the daisy plant family. You don’t want to detox your body to fast and it’s always best to start slow.

I really like this tea and will defiantly get some more! At 29.99 it’s only a buck a bag for a natural effective detox. It has given me much more energy every day and has no side effects. Especially with the Covid-19 happening I will continue taking it to help better my immune system. This is a great tea product, can’t wait to try the other kinds from Curatea.