Is green tea good for digestion?
As part of a balanced and varied diet combined with regular physical activity, green tea may indeed be good for regular bowel movements and help optimise digestion. The digestive benefits of green tea can be explained in particular by its composition: it is rich in antioxidants, tannins, amino acids and vitamins.
First of all, for good digestion and regular bowel movements, hydration is the first habit to adopt. It is no coincidence that drinking at least 1.5L a day is recommended. Green tea and other teas and infusions make it easy to reach your daily water intake.
In addition to hydration, which is essential for regular bowel movements, green tea provides valuable antioxidants. Green tea is particularly rich in catechins. These catechins act on intestinal cells. Finally, as well as helping you digest better, green tea, which contains caffeine, is a natural source of energy to give you a boost in the middle of the day.
So do not hesitate to pour yourself a cup of this “healthy” drink.
What type of tea or herbal infusion should you drink for better digestion?
Among plain green teas, you can try Sencha green tea, Gyokuro or Bencha green tea, all well known for their digestive benefits. Looking for flavour? At Kusmi, we also offer a range of flavoured green teas to make your digestive break even more enjoyable. Herbal tea lovers can also benefit from the digestive properties of the plants in our 100% caffeine-free infusions. Star anise, verbena, ginger, liquorice, peppermint, lemon balm, turmeric and cumin can also play an essential role in digestion.
Plants to aid digestion
LIQUORICE
Alongside green tea, certain plants are also known for their benefits for our digestive system. This is the case with liquorice, a stick-shaped plant with a sweet yet bitter taste. Native to southern Europe and Asia, liquorice is said to help soothe sore throats and coughs. More interestingly, it may also help reduce digestive discomfort.
PEPPERMINT
Peppermint knows a thing or two about digestion. Indeed, this plant is well known for its digestive and antispasmodic properties. By stimulating stomach functions, it may help aid digestion. Why not enjoy an organic peppermint infusion at the end of a meal?
TURMERIC
Turmeric is a powdered spice we all know, especially for its orange colour. Turmeric has many benefits:
Curcumin has highly interesting antioxidant properties that make turmeric a natural anti-inflammatory. Turmeric also affects digestion because it stimulates bile secretions. It can also help with digestive issues such as bloating or nausea.
ANISE
While anise is best known as an ingredient in Pastis, this plant may also be useful for digestion. Since ancient times, green anise has been used for its digestive properties. It is said to be effective against bloating and to aid slow digestion.
3 habits for good digestion
Drink enough water (at least 1.5L). This is where Kusmi comes in: a cup of green tea or organic infusion will help you stay hydrated more easily.
Eat slowly and chew properly.
Eat your fruit between meals.
Choosing the right green tea: Kusmi organic green tea, made in Normandy
To make the most of the digestive benefits of green tea, choose the right green tea. At Kusmi, we do everything we can to offer you the very best green teas: organic green tea, made in Normandy, with ingredients that respect the environment and producers. We source only from producing countries and never compromise on the quality of our blends.