Teas to Please and Hydrate!


Here are a whole list of wonderful, aromatic, healthy, and healthful teas for you as a singer and really for most anyone.  I hope this is a help to you all!
·      Teas by Yogi, Celestial Seasonings, and Traditional Medicinals – “Traditional Medicinals Organic Ginger Root Tea” (https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Ginger-Bags/dp/B0009F3S7I/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466058663&sr=8-7&keywords=traditional+medicinals+teas); “Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Tea” (https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Peppermint-Bags/dp/B0009F3PJ4/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466058663&sr=8-8&keywords=traditional+medicinals+teas); “Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile with Lavendar” (https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Chamomile-Lavender/dp/B0009F3PMQ/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466058663&sr=8-11&keywords=traditional+medicinals+teas); “Traditional Medicinals Cup of Calm” (https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Chamomile-Lavender/dp/B0009F3PMQ/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466058663&sr=8-11&keywords=traditional+medicinals+teas); “Traditional Medicinals Breathe Easy Tea” (https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Breathe-Easy-Bags/dp/B00005344V/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466058663&sr=8-15&keywords=traditional+medicinals+teas); “Yogi Bedtime Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/bedtime-tea/); “Yogi Breathe Deep Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/breathe-deep/); “Yogi Calming Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/calming/); “Yogi Comforting Chamomile Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/comforting-chamomile/); “Yogi Echinacea Immune Support Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/echinacea-immune-support/); “Yogi Purely Peppermint Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/purely-peppermint/); “Yogi Relaxed Mind Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/relaxed-mind/); “Yogi Kava Stress Relief Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/kava-stress-relief/); “Yogi Honey Lavendar Stress Relief Tea” (https://www.yogiproducts.com/teas/honey-lavender-stress-relief/); “Celestial Organics Chamomile and Lavendar Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Chamomile-and-Lavender-Organic-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-533594&c=CelestialSeasonings@OrganicHerbalWellness); “Celestial Organics Ginger and Turmeric Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Ginger-and-Turmeric-Organic-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-533570&c=CelestialSeasonings@OrganicHerbalWellness); “Celestial Seasonings Chamomile Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Chamomile-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-000102&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Country Peach Passion Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Country-Peach-Passion-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-053245&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Honey-Vanilla-Chamomile/p/CEL-053078&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Mint Magic Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Mint-Magic-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-053207&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Peppermint Herbal Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Peppermint-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-000089&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Sleepytime-Classic-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-000034&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasoning Honey Chamomile Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Sleepytime-Honey-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-529672&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasoning Sleepytime Mint Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Sleepytime-Mint-Tea/p/CEL-535789&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasoning Sleepytime Peach Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Sleepytime-Peach-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-522260&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Vanilla Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Sleepytime-Vanilla-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-516542&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal); “Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Tea” (http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Tension-Tamer-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-053344&c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal).
·      Here are some other “Miscellaneous” teas, especially for singers:
            “Golden Voice” (https://jet.com/product/detail/494c04c8da4c4985aefd2fb6e9365bc9?jcmp=pla:ggl:gen_jd_food_beverages_tobacco_a3:beverages_tea_infusions_a3_other:na:PLA_344688900_23648786580_pla-161671135500:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&ds_c=gen_jd_food_beverages_tobacco_a3&ds_cid&ds_ag=beverages_tea_infusions_a3_other&product_id=494c04c8da4c4985aefd2fb6e9365bc9&product_partition_id=161671135500&gclid=Cj0KEQjwv467BRCbkMvs5O3kioUBEiQAGDZHL8YygX-UMJpPbqawxTE6oC2MgYFkYccpGTvsrWo7YEAaAsTj8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds); “Lady’s Choice” by Fairy Brook (http://fairybrook.com/singers-tea/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwv467BRCbkMvs5O3kioUBEiQAGDZHL0uu4B9gIOhR1NnN2SJ1undD26wgahNOlkFqChJrxkwaAhXN8P8HAQ); “Dr. Stuart’s Throat Relief Tea” (https://www.successfulsinging.com/herbal-tea/dr-stuarts-throat-relief-tea/); “Dr. Stuart’s Echinacea Plus Tea” (https://www.successfulsinging.com/herbal-tea/dr-stuarts-echinacea-plus-tea/);
·      Healthy, Hydrating Foods:
Cucumber – 96.7 percent water; Iceberg Lettuce – 95.6 percent water; Celery – 95.4 percent water; Radishes – 95.3 percent water; Tomatoes – 94.5 percent water; Green Peppers – 93.9 percent water; Cauliflower – 92.1 percent water; Watermelon – 91.5 percent water; Spinach – 91.4 percent water; Strawberries – 91.0 percent water
·      Homemade Teas and Commercial Tea Combinations:
1.     2 tablespoons of finely chopped, fresh Ginger steeped in 8-12 ounces of very warm water, covered, and then, infused with shake(s) of Powdered Cayenne Pepper or drops of Cayenne Pepper liquid, and “local” honey, to taste.  Steep, COVERED for 10 minutes, stir, and drink.
2.     8-10 ounces of very warm water; 1 tablespoon of chopped, fresh Ginger; 3-4 Whole Cloves; 2 Star Anise; 1 Cinnamon Stick; One Quart Mason Jar; and 1-2 teaspoons of “local” honey.  Steep, COVERED for 10 minutes, stir, and drink.
3.     “Tea Thyme” – 2 tablespoons of Dried Thyme or 4 tablespoons of Fresh Thyme; 8-12 ounces of very warm water; “local” Honey, to taste; a small strainer or tea ball.  Lightly chop or “bruise” the herbs in a Mortar and Pestle, and then, place the herbs (fresh or dry), in the strainer or tea ball.  Place the strainer in the very warm water, cover, and allow to steep for a minimum of 10 minutes.  After the tea has steeped, add your honey, and enjoy!
4.     Steep 1 tablespoon of chopped, fresh Ginger in 8-12 ounces of very warm water for a minimum of 10 minutes.  After the mixture steeps, add 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 teaspoon of “local” honey, and a shake(s) of Cayenne Pepper.  Once combined, drink and enjoy up to 4 times per day.
5.     This is a wonderful, fruity, relaxing tea.  You need:  4 cups of VERY warm water or boiling water; a strainer; ½ cup of Chamomile Flowers; ¼ cup of Mint Leaves; ¼ cup of Hibiscus Flowers; 2 tablespoons Lavender Buds; and 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped Star Anise.  All of these herbs and flowers are steeped in the strainer for a minimum of 10 minutes, COVERED.  After the tea steeps, pour 8-12 ounces in a mug, add “local” honey, and enjoy!

If you know of any other teas you want to recommend, please put them in the comments below.  Stay healthy and Sing it Forward!  Check out my website at SingitForward.net.

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