Superfoods: discover the power of superfood-based teas!

Maca, guarana, Goji berries, Açai, Chia seeds, Spirulin …once relatively unknown, superfoods are now commonly found in our diets. 

As dietary supplements or added to soups and other dishes, desserts, energy bars, and to delicious teas and herbal teas (one of our preferred options!) superfoods have come to play a major role in helping us maintain or improve our health. 

In this article, you will learn how to include some superfoods to your diet the way we most like in Tea Shop: by sipping a cup of tea!

What are superfoods?

The term Superfood refers to foods that contain a high quantity of nutrients in a small volume.

Superfoods are very varied in nature: they may be seeds, roots, berries, dried fruits, pulses, vegetable oils, fresh fruit and vegetables, spices … they all are nutritionally dense and have a high content of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids such as Omega-3, and fibers. 

There is every reason to add superfoods to our diet: they provide strength and energy, boost the immune system, and prevent cell damage. 

In short, they represent a little extra boost that helps to stay healthy and to avoid possible nutrient deficiencies often found in modern diets. 

Discover our range of superfood-based teas and herbal teas!

Here are some of the most popular superfoods.

- Açai 

Açai berries are the fruits of a palm tree native to the Northen countries of South America. 

They are high in antioxidants, vitamins A and C (immune-boosting and essential to help form blood red cells), and vitamin B. 

They also contain essential fatty acids Omega 3, 6 and 9, and a high amount of fiber and vegetal protein. 

You can enjoy açai health benefits in our delicious Organic Matcha Açai Latte packed with antioxidants, as it contains both açai and matcha tea.

- Goji berries 

Very rich in minerals, fibers, vitamins A, C and E, carotene (antioxidant) and linoleic acid, Goji berries help fight free radicals and cell damage have a protective effect on the retinal tissue, skin and on the cardiovascular system. 

An exquisite way of enjoying the health benefits of Goji is our fruity, diuretic and antioxidant Goji Secrets herbal tea.

- Moringa 

The leaves of this tree native to India are very rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins and protein, and stand out for their antibacterial, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. 

In Tea Shop we combine it with forest fruits in our Super Moringa Red Fruits herbal tea. Irresistible!

- Turmeric (Curcuma) 

The ´King of Spices´, with its high content of vitamins (C, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6 y B9) and minerals (manganese, iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and y zinc) has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicines (Ayurveda) for thousands of years, mainly because of its anti-inflammatory, digestive and antiseptic properties. 

Take care of yourself and prevent joint pain with our Red Tea Pu Erh Curcuma Latte!

- Ginger 

High in vitamins (B1, B2, B3, C) and minerals (manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and sodium), ginger helps boost your immune system and prevents colds, and has revitalizing and stimulating properties. 

Ginger is mainly found in our selection of Chai Teas. You can also enjoy it with a cup of our comforting, fully-flavoured Ginger Balm herbal tea.

- Spirulin 

The ´miracle´algae is incredibly rich in protein, vitamins and essential fatty acids. 

An anti-fatigue superfood, it also helps prevent nutrient deficiencies that sometimes occur in certain diets (slimming or vegetarian diets for example), boosts the body’s natural defences and is very high in antioxidants. 

In Tea Shop you can enjoy the benefits of spirulin in our Asian Wellness tea, a tasty Green Tea with notes of tropical fruits.

- Guarana 

The seeds of guarana, a tree native to the Amazon basin, provide numerous vitamins and are high in guaranina, a substance similar to caffeine. 

It is an anti-fatigue superfood which boosts the immune system and also has an fat-burning effect. 

Enjoy the stimulating properties of guarana in our delicious and nutritious powdered drink mix Organic Guarana Maca Latte, or in a cup of Beauty Guarana Green Tea!

- Maca 

The maca root, very high in minerals, proteins and carbohydrates, is very effective at fighting lack of energy, fatigue and anemia. 

You can find this superfood associated with guarana in our Organic Guarana Maca Latte.

- Cinnamon 

Antioxidant and rich in magnesium, iron, cacium and vitamins C and B1, cinnamon is used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines to treat such ailments as colds, indigestion and colic. 

You will find sweet and tasty cinnamon in most of our Chai tea blends. Just delicious!

- Ginseng 

Ginseng contains ginsenosides with stimulating and revitalizing properties as well as a high content of vitamins B, C, E, and minerals (zinc, aluminum, copper, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese and cobalt. 

Just perfect to boost stamina! Enjoy the benefits of ginseng in a cup of our Green Tea SensualTea Sweet, a special tea blend that will awaken your senses!

- Matcha tea 

Matcha (young Green tea leaves ground into a bright green powder) is nutrient-loaded. 

It is high in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that fight against free radicals and prevent cell damage, boosts our immune system and strengthens nails and skin, among many other benefits. 

Discover our range of Matcha and choose your favourite! 

Start taking care of yourself and stay healthy with our Superfood teas!