Ashwagandha is an herbal supplement most known for aiding in reducing anxiety, although as you’ll see, it has other benefits. Ashwagandha was traditionally used in ayurvedic medicine, and was either brewed as a tea or mixed with milk. In modern supplementation, ashwagandha is usually sold as an encapsulated powder, but ashwagandha root tea is becoming more popular, and a greater variety is now available.
About Ashwagandha Root Tea
Ashwagandha is the common name for Withania somnifera, a plant in the nightshade family. Supplements only contain the powdered root of the plant. Historically, ashwagandha had many uses in the drier regions of India. Now, ashwagandha is mainly used as an anxiolytic globally.
Ashwagandha tea is sold in two forms: in tea bags, and as a powder that you would mix with hot water.
In either form, it may be mixed with other ingredients for flavor or added effect. Ashwagandha alone isn’t very flavorful, so with pure ashwagandha products, you’ll probably want to combine them with another tea for a tastier drink.
How To Make Ashwagandha Tea– Ashwagandha Tea Recipes
If sold in a tea bag, you can brew your ashwagandha like any tea. Keep in mind, however, that it may or may not be flavored.
If your ashwagandha is a powder, it’s probably unflavored and should be brewed with a normal tea bag ー unless you like the taste of ashwagandha alone, but most people don’t.
In either case, because ashwagandha contains both fat- and water-soluble components, you should mix a little bit of fat in – such as milk or a teaspoon of melted butter or coconut oil – to help it dissolve more thoroughly. A half teaspoon of coconut oil is usually enough for tea bags; the powder is often bulkier and may require a bit more.
You may find that non-dissolved ashwagandha powder can remain at the bottom of your cup after finishing the tea. Pour a little more water in your cup and stir a bit to drink it up so it doesn’t go to waste.
If you want to avoid the jitters from caffeinated tea, we recommend mixing your ashwagandha powder in with the brewed tea for a more calming energy. On the other hand, in the evening ashwagandha combines well with chamomile and/or valerian tea for inducing sleep.
If you’re looking for an ashwagandha tea recipe, we recommend the following:
Morning ashwagandha tea recipe for energy: mix ashwagandha powder with green tea, or use an ashwagandha tea bag and a green tea bag together.
Afternoon ashwagandha tea recipe for calm focus: mix your ashwagandha tea with a non-caffeinated, non-sedating herbal tea such as peppermint or ginger, or with a very low-caffeine green tea only if it’s early afternoon.
Evening ashwagandha tea recipe for sleep: mix ashwagandha powder with chamomile/valerian tea.
Ashwagandha Tea Benefits
The benefits of drinking ashwagandha daily reduces stress and anxiety, and consequently offers a range of benefits for your mind and body:
- Improves sleep quality and reduces fatigue
- Boosts testosterone production
- Improves male fertility
- Enhances athletic performance and protects muscles from fatigue
- Uplifts general well-being
- Makes weight management easier
Where To Buy Ashwagandha Tea
There is a range of organic ashwagandha tea products available. Which product you buy depends on whether you prefer your ashwagandha tea as either a powder or in a blend. Also, if you care about the taste, you may prefer to buy a flavored ashwagandha tea rather than an unflavored tea– but then again, an unflavored ashwagandha tea can be mixed with something else for flavor
Best Ashwagandha Tea Blend
Four Sigmatic Adaptogen Blend
Four Sigmatic’s ashwagandha tea blend contains not one but nine adaptogenic roots. Chaga and reishi mushrooms, in particular, support immune function and reduce stress. Just mix this blend with your favorite drink for a daily dose of adaptogenic support.
Best Pure Ashwagandha Tea Bags
Buddha Teas Organic Ashwagandha Tea
These are pure ashwagandha tea bags, so you may wish to add something else to improve their flavor. For a morning energy boost, adding green tea or coffee will work, and in the evening, we recommend chamomile/valerian tea for relaxation.
Best Flavored Ashwagandha Tea Bags
Organic India Tulsi Ashwagandha Tea Bags
These organic ashwagandha tea bags contain tulsi (holy basil) which, like ashwagandha, is an adaptogen that also reduces stress and anxiety. The tea bags are also infused with a blend of Indian fruit flavors that tea drinkers love.
Best Ashwagandha Tea Powder
Moon Juice Ashwagandha Powder
Moon Juice ashwagandha tea powder contains KSM-66, which is the best type of ashwagandha extract with an impressive 15:1 extract ratio. Because it’s so potent, you only need ¼ teaspoon per dose! We recommend mixing this powder in a drink with some fat, like milk or coconut oil, to help it dissolve.
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