Teatox (tea detox), sips that cleanse and nourish the body from the inside out, have a multitude of healthy benefits, are easy to incorporate into any diet, and don’t require skipping or replacing meals. But are they all they’re brewed up to be? Our expert Gabrielle Francis, naturopathic doctor and author of The Rockstar Remedy, reads the leaves. Happy brewing!
TeaMi Detox 30 Day Pack: Skinny Loose Leaf and Colon Cleanse tea bags ($50, teamiblends.com)
What It Does
Boosts metabolism
Tamps appetite and cravings
Burns stored fat
Flushes out harsh toxins
Key Ingredients
Oolong, ginger root, senna leaf, yerba mate
What the Expert Says
“The Skinny Tea increases metabolism and burns fat, as oolong and mate have caffeine. This tea may exacerbate hot flashes in menopausal women.”
“The Colon Cleanse tea is a strong laxative. Short-term use is safe. Cleans out the colon and adds fiber to the diet. Long-term use could weaken the colon.”
Sakara Detox Tea ($20, sakara.com)
What It Does
Soothes digestion
Calms adrenals and kidneys
Scrubs digestive tract of toxins
Aids in reducing stomach pain
Key Ingredients
Red rooibos, rose petals, linden flower
What the Expert Says
“The rose and rooibos are gentle blood cleansers and have lots of antioxidants. The Linden helps as a diuretic and digestive tonic. However, there is no way to see all herbs in the tea from the website.”
Kusmi BB Detox ($21, kusmitea.com)
What It Does
Eliminates excess fluid from the body
Improves skin’s appearance
Boosts toxin removal
Key Ingredients
Green tea, mate, guarana, grapefruit
What the Expert Says
“Grapefruit is great as a diuretic and for cellulite. Guarana can suppress appetite.”
“It is not good for pregnant woman, or if you suffer from anxiety and insomnia.”
The Republic of Tea Get Clean Stackable Tea Tin ($13.50, republicoftea.com)
What It Does
Morning tea releases toxins
All-day tea stimulates liver to flush out toxins
PM tea helps digestion
Key Ingredients
AM: Cucumber, dandelion leaves, lemon verbena
All Day: Rooibos, milk thistle seeds, burdock roots
PM: Amla, schizandra berries, ginger root
What the Expert Says
“The AM tea is a blood purifier and helps the skin. It’s good for people with water retention and bloating.”
“The all-day tea is a liver detoxification and the PM tea helps digestion by working as a gentle laxative.”
Your Tea Tiny Tea 14-Day Teatox ($35, yourtea.com)
What It Does
Helps with digestive health and bloating
Removes toxins
Promotes skin health
Fights cellulite
Key Ingredients
Jue ming zi, he ye, shan zha
What the Expert Says
“This would be beneficial as a diuretic and has the potential to reduce cellulite. Should be accompanied by lots of water.”
“Should not be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women and is not gluten-free.”
