19 Best Teas for Weight Loss

There are so many teas out there, but which is best for weight loss?  There are studies that show how incredibly good the tea for you in both health (like preventing dental decay, arthritis, cancer, heart stokes and other cardiovascular diseases) and weight loss concerns. Some of these teas speed up your digestion, reduce your bad cholesterol levels and can actually help your shrink fat cells!

Weight loss is defined as burning more calories than you consume. You can achieve this by eating not excessively and more healthily, exercise regularly, and drink these teas!

Here are some teas that will help you get results fast!

1. Ballerina Tea for Weight Loss:

Ballerina tea is also known as 3 ballerina tea  or Dieter’s Tea, and is considered a weight loss product. This weight loss is a side effect of the real function as a diuretic and laxative. The natural ingredients help to detoxify the body and cleanse the colon.

3 Ballerina tea has active ingredients like cassia angustifolia (Senna) and malva verticellata (Chinese mallow). Senna is a stimulant that works as a cathartic laxative which helps to give relief from the constipation, bloating and gas. Chinese mallow is diuretic and anti – inflammatory that helps to lose weight.

Method – 1: (Ballerina Tea)

• Place a 3 ballerina tea bag in a mug.
• Pour in 2 cups of boiling water, allow it to steep for 2 – 4 minutes.
• Take out the tea bag and drink.
• After drinking for a week, you can reduce the water to one cup.
• Make sure to drink this 3 times a day after meals.

Method – 2: (Dieter’s Tea)

• Place a dieter tea bag in a mug.
• Boil 1 ½ cup of water and pour into the mug.
• Leave for 2 – 3 minutes.
• Take out that tea bag and drink either in hot or cold.
• Be sure to follow the instructions that are provided as dosage can be different for different brands.
• Drink this tea 3 times a day.
• Drinking this tea regularly helps to you lose weight.

2. Dandelion Tea for Weight Loss:

Dandelion tea has diuretic properties that cause water weight loss. It has no calories, therefore is an excellent choice for weight loss.

Taking dandelion tea before meals or using in your cooking promotes fat and cholesterol breakdown, as it makes you feel full. It detoxifies the body to lower the fat content and blood cholesterol, resulting in weight loss.

Method – 1:

• Boil a glass of water and add a fresh, cleaned dandelion root.
• Let it steep for about 5 – 10 minutes.
• Strain the tea to discard the roots and consume this tea up to 3 times a day.

Method – 2:

• Chop 1/2- 2 teaspoons of dried dandelion root and place in a saucepan containing a quart of boiling water.
• Boil for 5 – 10 minutes before straining.
• Drink this tea regularly, once or twice a day.
• Alternatively, you can use dandelion tea bags.

3. Detox Tea:

It detoxifies the liver which helps to digest carbohydrates and that further help to boost the metabolism. Ask your doctor or herbal medicinal practitioner for your specifications and needs. A few varieties are: fennel and hibiscus tea for weight loss detox; dandelion and milk thistle for liver detox; cinnamon, clove, cardamom seeds, ginger and black pepper for blood and colon detox; green tea for metabolism and whole body detox.

Method – 1:

• Grate a teaspoon of both burdock root and fresh ginger, not too finely.
• Crumble a tablespoon of dried mint leaves and add all ingredients to a tea strainer.
• Pour boiling water into a tea cup with the strainer.
• Allow to steep for about 10 minutes until the tea turns blue.
• Remove the tea strainer from the cup and add the juice of a lemon.
• Mix it well and drink the tea as it is.
• Drink three times a day with each meal.

Method – 2:

• Take 2 parts each of dried dandelion leaf, dried cleavers, dried red clover blossoms and dried stinging nettle, and one part dried chaparral.
• Place all ingredients in a dark colored glass jar and shake well.
• Boil 4 cups of distilled or spring water and pour over the herbs.
• Add a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to help counteract the bitter flavor of the chaparral leaf, as well as a little bit of stevia to sweeten.
• 2 tablespoons of detox tea mixture can be added if you wish.
• Cover it and let it steep the tea for about 10 – 15 minutes.
• Pour through a fine tea strainer or mesh sieve into a separate clean mug.
• Drink this immediately.

Note:

• Chaparral is a powerful detoxification herb, but it is difficult to find it. It can be left out or else replaced with sage or other herbs.
• Some herbs can have side effects like: upset stomach, diarrhea, headaches, joint pains, dehydration (a lot of fluid loss) etc.

4. E – Z Herbal Tea for Weight Loss:

E – Z weight loss herbal tea helps to lower hunger for up to 4 – 6 hours, as it purifies the body from waste and toxins. It boosts the metabolism and acts as a natural appetite suppressant that helps to get rid of the excess water weight, reduces stress levels, and supports the immune system to prevent overweight and other health problems. It is caffeine free and made up of 100% high quality herbal ingredients that don’t have any side effects. Drinking this herbal tea will reduce weight on average of 2 – 5 lbs per week.

Method:

• Pour hot water over an E-Z tea bag in a mug, and wait 3 – 5 minutes to brew it properly.
• Take out the tea bag and add any sweetener as per your taste.
• Stir it well and drink this tea twice a day to lose weight naturally.

5. Pu-erh Tea for Weight Loss:

Pu-erh tea is made from the leaves and stems of the camellia sinensis plant, which is also used for making green, oolong and black teas. The difference is that pu-erh’s tea processing includes both fermentation and then prolonged storage or aging under humidity.

Pu-erh tea helps you to lose weight gradually over time in a natural way, by increasing the energy levels and overall well-being for perfect weight loss.

Best Time to Drink Pu-erh Tea:

When taken at right time, Pu-erh tea will help you to shed the unwanted pounds by speeding up the metabolism process to burn the fat. However if it taken in wrong time, it can actually cause you to gain weight. The best time to drink this tea is an hour after completing your meals, so it can have a chance to remove the excess grease that helps your body to eliminate unwanted and other hard to digest fats.

Method – 1:

• Take a gram of tea and mix it in 50 milliliters of water.
• Steep it for about 15 – 20 seconds.
• Increase the brewing time for an additional few seconds from the second cup onwards.
• Pu-erh tea can usually be steeped multiple times, with higher grades able to be brewed up to 10 times.
• Regularize taking this tea to get the best results.

Method – 2:

• Take a tea bag in a mug
• Pour boiling water over a tea bag.
• Allow it to steep for few minutes before removing the bag.
• Drink this tea regularly.

Note:

• While drinking pu-erh tea for weight loss, you have to eat small, frequent and healthy food like salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, soups, etc. When the goal weight is achieved, you can eat normally but continue to drink the tea.
• Drinking more than 5 cups a day can have some side effects.

6. Black Tea for Weight Loss:

Black tea is obtained from the camellia sinensis plant, the leaves are left to oxidize after they are picked, making it different from other types of tea. It accelerates the process of losing weight by boosting the metabolism rate of the body, blocking the fattening effects of carbohydrates. It can also prevent stress, which is a contributor to weight gain.

When taken with other nutritional supplements, weight can be lost more effectively. It is very low in sodium, fat and calories, so is a good substitute for other drinks.

Method – 1:

• Take 1 – 2 black tea bags and dip it in a mug of boiling water.
• Allow it to steep for about 5 – 10 minutes before discarding the bag.
• Add either honey or lemon juice or sugar or artificial sweeteners to taste.
• Stir it well and drink once or twice a day.
• You can also use a tablespoon of black tea powder in the place of tea bag. Steep for about 6 – 10 minutes in hot water and then strain the tea.

Method – 2:

• Take 6 ounces of water and place on the tea kettle. Heat this to a rolling boil or between 200˚ to 212˚F.
• Then place 2 – 3 gms of black tea leaves in a cup and pour boiling water over them.
• Cover the teapot and steep for about 4 – 7 minutes.
• Strain the leaves and add warm milk (optional).
• Add honey or any sweetener to that tea to taste, and stir well.
• Drink this slowly and regularly to promote the weight loss and for effective results.

Note:

Take 2 – 3 cups of  black tea daily, reduces the risk of getting heart attacks, kidney stones, parkinson’s diseases, hardening of arteries, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, stomach disorders, vomiting, tooth decay, high blood pressure, etc.

7. Parsley Tea for Weight Loss:

Parsley tea has long been used as a weight loss tea due to its diuretic properties. It eliminates the excess water weight in the body and makes you lose weight. It has low calories, fat and sugar levels and it also has rich source of vitamins like A, C and K and also potassium, folate, calcium, phosphorus and quercetin (flavonoid).

Method – 1:

• Boil a pot of water and then add 1/4 cup of fresh parsley leaves.
• Allow to boil for about 5 minutes.
• Strain the water and discard the parsley leaves.
• Drink this tea 2-3 times a day.

Method – 2:

• Pour 2 teaspoons of dried parsley into a cup of boiling water.
• Cover and allow it to steep for about 10 minutes.
• Strain the tea and drink 3 times a day.
• You could also use teabags instead of the dried leaves.

Method – 3:

• Take 1 quart of boiling water and add a large bunch of parsley, 1 chopped blackberry leaf, 1 chopped dandelion leaf, 10 cherry stems and 1/2 teaspoon of celery tops, couch grass, corn silk and fennel seeds.
• Stir it well and steep it for few minutes.
• Strain the tea and drink this throughout the day.

Note:

• Parsley tea should not be confused with supplements like hoodia.

8. Yerba Mate Tea for Weight Loss:

Yerba mate (a.k.a. Mate) tea is obtained by brewing the leaves of yerba mate shrubs. It contains an ingredient called Mateine (which is similar to caffeine but without any known side effects) which helps to speed up the metabolism and also increases your energy. It contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and anti-oxidants. It also reduces the cholesterol by decreasing bad (LDL) cholesterol and increasing good (HDL) cholesterol. However, don’t take more than 2-3 cups.

Method – 1:

• You will need: tea kettle, mate-gourd, bombilla – sipper, sugar bowl, thermo and a spoon.
• Pour yerba mate into a mate-gourd until it is 3/4 full.
• Cover the opening with a hand and Invert it.
• Shake it vigorously for about 5 – 8 seconds.
• Place water in a tea kennel and boil.
• Pour over the yerba and steep it for few seconds to soak in the water.
• Place the sipper in the mate so that the filter end is in the hollow part of the brewing and cover the mouth of the bombilla with your thumb.
• When it begins to brew, add remaining water and sugar or any other sweetener.
• Keep this water at constant temperature without letting it boil.
• Sip this tea with the sipper and repeat as needed.

Method – 2:

• Take 8 – 12 ounces of cold brewed yerba mate and add this to 8 – 12 ounces of lightly sweetened bottle green tea.
• Combine both the ingredients and drink. (You can also store this in the fridge).
• Drink this tea daily, early morning.

Method – 3:

• Take 8 ounce of cold-brewed yerba mate, a teaspoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of clover honey
• Mix it well and add ice.
• Drink regularly.

9. Fennel Tea for Weight Loss:

Fennel tea contains many health benefits and it’s packed with high content of potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B and C. It acts as an appetite suppressant and a metabolism booster that helps a lot in cutting down the extra calories from your body. It also flushes out the toxins from your body by cleansing the colon.

Method – 1:

• Stir a teaspoon of fennel seeds and 2 teaspoons of nettle leaves in 3 cups of boiling water.
• Steep for few minutes.
• Strain the tea into tea cup and add any flavor like honey or lemon juice or Stevia.
• Drink this regularly.

Method – 2:

• Pour 4 teaspoons of fennel seeds in 2 pints of boiling water.
• Reduce the heat and simmer it for about 5 minutes.
• Remove it from the heat and cover for about 5 – 7 minutes.
• Strain the tea and drink either hot or cold about 3 – 4 times a day.

Note:

• Fennel is toxic if taken in large doses, so drink the recommended dosage as prescribed by the doctor or nutritionist.
• Fennel tea works best if combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

10. Garlic Tea for Weight Loss:

Garlic is an herb that acts as an appetite suppressant. It contains the hormone leptin that reduces the fat by speeding up the metabolism, It also contains anti-oxidants and antibiotics like allicin and phytocide that controls the cholesterol levels.

Method – 1:

• Boil a cup of water then remove from the heat.
• Add 2 – 3 cloves of crushed garlic.
• Allow to steep for about 5 – 10 minutes and then strain the tea.
• Add a little of honey and lemon juice and stir well.
• Drink regularly.

Method – 2:

• Take 4 cloves of garlic (minced), 4 chunks of fresh grated ginger root, juice of a fresh lemon and a small dash of cayenne pepper.
• Place all these ingredients in a large mug and fill with boiled water.
• Steep it for about 15 – 20 minutes.
• Strain the tea and consume regularly.

Note:

• Chopping and steeping the garlic has to stand for at least 10 – 12 minutes before exposing it to heat as it helps to preserve allicin and aids weight loss.
• Consult a doctor about the best dosage.

11. Ginger Tea for Weight Loss:

Ginger tea stimulates appetite, digesting your meal better by producing enough digestive juices that makes you feel full. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity effects that allows for the healthy weight loss.

Method – 1:

• Wash 1 inch of fresh ginger root and cut into pieces.
• Boil 1 ½ cup of water and add the ginger.
• Cover and steep it for 10 – 15 minutes.
• Strain the tea and squeeze the juice of half a lemon into it.
• Stir it well and sip it slowly.
• Consume once or twice a day.

Method – 2:

• Boil 4 cups of water and add ¾ teaspoon of ground ginger.
• Allow it to steep for few minutes before adding 1 ½ tablespoon of tea leaves.
• Strain into mug and add honey and few drops of lemon.
• Drink regularly 2 – 3 times a day.

Method – 3:

• Mix half a tablespoon of cinnamon powder and ginger powder into a cup of boiling water.
• Drink once a day in the morning on an empty stomach.
• Consult the doctor before drinking as it can lead to other health problems if you’re using any medications.

12. Lemon Tea for Weight Loss:

Lemon tea helps for hydration and boosts immunity. It contains many nutrients that fights against diseases and aids in weight loss and stress release.

Drinking lemon tea helps you to fight against the sugar cravings and enhances the body’s absorption of cachetins, an anti-oxidants that fight against the abdominal fat. Avoid over drinking this lemon tea as it can cause some effects.

Method – 1:

• Add a teaspoon of tea powder or tea leaves to boiling water.
• Allow it to boil for 2 – 3 minutes and then allow it to cool.
• Strain the tea and squeeze half a lemon juice and honey.
• Mix it and drink this tea and drink regularly.

Method – 2:

• Add fresh lemon peel to a cup of boiling water.
• Steep it for few minutes and then strain.
• Add a bit of honey and mix well.
• Drink this twice a day for best results.

13. Peppermint Tea for Weight Loss:

Peppermint is a natural appetite suppressant. It soothes the digestion and promotes healthy bowel movements by relaxing the gastro-intestinal organs. This tea contains all the essential nutrients for the body and controls cravings, increases immunity to prevent infection, relieves indigestion and promotes weight loss.

Method – 1:

• Add a tablespoon of either fresh or dried leaves to a cup of boiling water and steep it for about 5 – 7 minutes.
• Strain the tea and then add a little bit of honey.
• Stir it and drink regularly.

Method – 2:

• Steep a peppemint tea bag in water for 3 – 5 minutes.
• Take out the tea bag and drink once or twice a day.

Note:

• Do not over drink as can have some serious side effects.
• Pregnant women should not take this tea as it causes uterus to relax and increases the risk of miscarriage. Also the women who are planning for pregnancy or those who are breast feeding should avoid drinking.

14. Pineapple Tea for Weight Loss:

Pineapple tea is obtained from pineapple which is one of the world’s most consumed fruit for weight loss.

It naturally curbs the appetite and makes you feel full and is very high in water content. It has rich anti-oxidants and also has storehouse of various minerals, vitamins and nutrition’s that helps to lose weight without any loss of nutrition.

This tea is made from the dried pineapple skin and leaves (in some cases) of the ripened fruit.

Method – 1:

• Wash pineapple skin and mix with boiling water and dried leaves.
• Boil it for about 10 – 15 minutes.
• Strain the tea and drink as a hot beverage.
• Alternatively, leave to cool and drink cold.
• Drink regularly.

Method – 2:

• Take 3 ½ cups of boiling water and add mint leaves (or 3 mint tea bags).
• Cover it and allow it to steep for about 5 – 7 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags and add 3/4 cup of pineapple juice concentrate and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• Add filtered tea and drink.
• Drink cold by adding a few ice cubes.

Note:

• It contains anti-oxidants and certain enzymes that have anti-inflammatory properties to heal your body from many health problems beyond weight loss.

15. Senna Tea for Weight Loss:

Senna tea is prepared from the senna leaves which are considered as one of the best remedies for losing weight. This tea improves digestive health and has the ability to work as a natural laxative.

Method – 1:

• Boil 1 ½ cup of water and add either senna leaves or tea bag.
• Brew for about 5 – 10 minutes.
• Take out the tea bag and flavor it with lemon juice.
• Drink this tea twice a day.
• You can also use a decaffeinated blend.

Method – 2:

• Pluck few leaves of senna plant, crush them finely.
• Steep in 2 cups of boiling water for about 15 – 20 minutes.
• Strain the tea leaves and discard them.
• Drink the tea plain or you can add a teaspoon of both honey and skim milk.

Note:

• Have a lighter diet like consuming green salads, lean proteins (chicken, fish, turkey, fish, certain fruits and whole-grain breads) and continue drinking plenty of water regularly.
• Beyond drinking the tea, do regular exercise like aerobic exercise, running, swimming or cycling for about 30 – 60 minutes.
• Avoid drinking senna tea if you find any adverse side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
• This tea drops the potassium levels in your body and also causes muscle weakness, bone loss, dehydration, kidney disorders, etc. Also heart medication patients should avoid taking this tea.

16. Chamomile Tea for Weight Loss:

Chamomile is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A and also has flavonoids that help with a balanced diet. It induces weight loss with its diuretic properties and as appetite suppressants. It also has cathartics effect which is able to detoxify and remove the waste that found in your body and acts as a stimulant to lose weight.

Method – 1:

• Add a teaspoon of dried chamomile tea to a cup of water.
• Steep for at least 10 minutes and then strain.
• Drink this tea when it is warm or chilled regularly.
• Drinking this cup of tea before each meal will produces the gastric juices that promotes better digestion, or before bed will give you a good nights sleep.

Method – 2:

• Take a tea bag or loose leaf tea and add this to the cup or mug.
• Pour in boiling water and steep for about 5 – 10 minutes.
• The longer the steep, the stronger the flavour.
• Remove the tea bag or loose tea leaves and add sweetener, lemon juice, mint leaves or honey.
• Stir it well and drink.

Note:

• This tea has many other health benefits like skin benefits (lightening skin tone, soothes irritation and sunburns, moisturizes skin fight against acne and its types), hair benefits (like gives natural dark color when applied to hair by mixing it with henna, soothes irritated scalp, eliminates dandruff), reduces menstrual cramps, relaxes muscles.
• It also relieves stress which in turn helps to lose weight.
• Perfect diet plan, regular exercise and daily intake of this chamomile tea will definitely help you to lose weight.

17. Rooibos Tea or Red Tea for Weight Loss:

This tea is obtained from the plant Calicotome villosa that contains polyphenols and flavonoids that protect the body from free-radicals, which further promotes weight loss. It controls your appetite and is caffeine free.

Method – 1:

• Pour water over 15gms of rooibos.
• Allow to steep for 5 – 7 minutes.
• Strain the tea through a sieve.
• Sweeten with honey, sugar, artificial sweeteners and few drops of lemon juice.
• Stir it well and then drink this tea regularly.

Method – 2: (Rooibos Milk Tea)

• Use a teaspoon of tea leaves for every 8 oz of boiling water.
• Allow it to steep for about 5 – 8 minutes and then add milk, sugar or honey to taste.
• Or alternatively brew the tea in hot milk.
• Drink this regularly.

18. White Tea for Weight Loss:

White tea is less processed than other form of teas. It contains ECGC and polyphenols, a type of anti-oxidant that prevents the formation of new fat cells. It also contains small amount of caffeine that works to speed up the metabolism and reduces the extra calories to lose weight.

It is a naturally sweet and flavorful beverage, so there is no need to add any sugar, milk, cream or any other sweeteners to enhance its taste. It helps to lower the blood pressure and improves the heart’s working condition which further helps to increase the overall working condition of the body. This means you can work out more! It also has natural appetite suppressant that automatically helps to cut down on eating.

Method – 1:

• Bring water to the boil and up to 180° or a little less to avoid a bitter result.
• Place either a tablespoon of loose leaf tea or two white tea bags into a teapot.
• Then fill up to 3/4 inch of the rim with this boiling water.
• Allow the tea to steep for about 7 minutes.
• Remove the tea and drink this tea regularly, several times a day.
• You can also add Stevia, lemon juice or a spring of mint to get additional flavor to the tea, or drink over ice.

Method – 2:

Boil hot water at 175° and add 1 ½ teaspoons of loose tea per 8 oz of water.

• Let it steep for about 4 – 5 minutes.
• Make sure to the individual tea package for correct instructions.

Note:

• Avoid drinking a lot if you are sensitive to caffeine at night time.
• Replace your usual drinks with this.
• Don’t pour boiling water onto white loose tea leaf as it will damage the leaves.

19. Diet Tea:

This tea tastes similar to many black or herbal teas, but contains a laxative element. Make sure that not to drink too many cups of diet tea as there could be some side effects.

Laxatives just help to clean the colon and you may lose a little bit of water weight initially but be aware that your weight will came back soon after you stopped drinking this. One cup of this tea regularly will be more than enough, but it is not the best thing to use to lose weight.

20. Wu – Yi Tea or Wu-long Tea or Oolong Tea or Chinese Tea for Weight Loss:

Oolong tea is proven to reduce cholesterol and can assist in fat burning. It is a better option than green tea as it reduces the calories, provides the health benefits and helps to lose weight by increasing the metabolism up to 4%. Check here for more detailed information about this Wu-long Tea for Weight Loss.

Tips for Weight Loss:

Here are some simple but most effective tips to get maximum benefit from these teas:

1. Before buying the tea, make sure to check the ingredient list on the back label as it may contains added sugar or sweeteners.
2. Drink different types of tea flavors to prevent boredom.
3. Always balance the tea habits with the healthy diet to get burn more calories for effective weight loss. Eat whole grains, fruits, veggies and low fat dairy products, and cut down on processed food.
4. Do not have more than 50 mg of caffeine.
5. Make sure to consult your doctor or qualified herbal practitioner before drinking these teas to know the dosage, timings, etc.
6. Remember that taking some teas like black tea, ginger tea, dandelion tea, peppermint tea, etc. it will interact with certain medications, supplements and other herbs. So avoid taking these teas with antacids, diuretics, blood thinning medications, aspirin and other medications.
7. Must avoid the teas like senna tea, ginger tea, detox tea, fennel tea, ballerina tea, etc. if you’re pregnant or nursing woman. Also do not give to children.
8. Drinking some teas like Dandelion tea, fennel tea, peppermint tea, chamomile tea etc. will cause some allergic reactions. Some people may get allergic reactions like itching, swelling and hives on the skin. At first just have a small quantity to see if you are allergic or not.
9. You can purchase this tea or tea bags at several online stores like asiachi.com, amazon.com, shopping.com, everdayvitamin.com, etc. or in any health stores.
10. Limit your intake of teas like rooibos tea, black tea, pu – erh tea, etc. to no more than 2 cups in a day.
11. Freshly brewed tea is the best compare to stale tea.
12. Avoid drinking caffeinated teas 3 hours before going to bed, as this can interfere with sleep.

Precautions:

Follow these precautions while taking these teas:

1. Excessive consumption of any of the above teas can lead to interference with iron absorption. They can also stain the teeth.
2. Avoid drinking the herbal teas or any form of teas that are made from comfrey which has Pyrolizidine alkaloids that harm the liver.
3. Always remember to consult your doctor or health-care provider first before starting any diet plan as every individual has different in their specific requirements.

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