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Sniffles, coughing and congestion. When it hits, you’ll try anything to feel better. While tea is not a cure-all, adding a warm beverage for extra hydration is just what the doctor ordered. All plants – including tea, herbs and spices – boast anti-inflammatory qualities. Whether you’re sipping or seasoning, adding in herbs and spices is a good idea. Here in the United States, we reach for echinacea, lemon and gingerf for steeping and sipping to ease symptoms. Take a look at these remedies from around the globe.

Sweden’s choice: Chamomile
Used for centuries in herbal medicine, Chamomile is best known as a nighttime soother. We’ve love it as a sleepytime tea, and it’s a great sip for daytime stress. Like many botanicals, it’s shown to boost the immune system and deliver anti-inflammatory goodness to the body. Chamomile is creamy and floral with perfumy whispers of vanilla. Sip a cup of Chamomile on its own, or try one of our hand-blended Herbal Teas.
Chamomile-rich teas to try:
Fais Do Do
Loup Garou
Detox Tea

India’s choice: Warm Spices
Warm ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon are often found in Chai spice blends and Chai Tea. You’ll find warm spices used in Ayuervedic medicine for improving digestion, reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system. While the specific ratio of spices used in chai tea may vary, it’s the combination of spices that deliver the beneficial properties. Traditional Masala Chai is a combination of black tea with warm spices. Chai spices can also be incorporated into herbal blends with delicious results.
Chai-spiced Teas to Try:
Kapha Ayurvedic Tea
Green Chai
Masala Chai

Italy’s choice: Garden Herbs
When a cold strikes, an Italian Nonna heads to her herb garden for the remedy. Garden herbs like thyme, rosemary, mint and sage are used throughout the Mediterranean to deliver soothing relief for sore throats and congestion. Mint contains menthol and helps decongest stuffy noses. Sage boasts anti-microbial properties. Steep up an herbal cup – Nonna knows best!
Herb-rich teas to try:
Mint Brulee Tea
Focus Tea
Mint Condition Tea

Canada’s choice: Wildflowers
Traditional Canadian homestead remedies for cold and flu contain a combination of wildflowers and botanicals including red clover flower, raspberry leaf and linden. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, botanicals have long been used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats. Floral blends are perfumy on the nose and delicious with each sip. Grab Lavender, Rosebuds and Hibiscus and create a beneficial bouquet.
Floral Teas to try:
Namaste Herbal Tea
Asian Pear Green Tea
Spring Blossom White Tea

Tea Rx at SoGO Tea Bar
Need a soothing sip on the go? Head to SoGO Tea Bar right inside Red Stick Spice Company in Mid City Baton Rouge. We’ll steep you a cup of lemon-ginger rich tea with a touch of Hot Honey – a delicious soother!