Like most things in life, you get good detox teas and you get bad detox teas.
The best detox teas can help to soothe the body from the inside out with a potent concoction of herbs, roots and leaves. The worst detox teas will have you running intermittently between your desk and the bathroom after freaking out your insides into expelling all. So it’s natural to be hesitant about trying a detox tea, particularly if it’s for the first time.
Detox teas work by gently flushing toxins out of your body and sometimes by comforting your insides with soothing ingredients. A good detox tea will do this using ingredients like mint, ginger, nettle leaf and liquorice, while more powerful options (that still fall under the “good detox tea” category) include things like senna leaf. If you’ve had green tea or peppermint tea before, you’ve already ventured into the world of detox teas.
You’ll find detox teas that work on specific ailments, like bloating, digestion, fatigue and energy, as well as more generalised options that work to have you feeling a little more put-together all around. It’s important to check out the ingredients list fully before you choose a new detox tea, as some of these can include ingredients that alter the effects of certain medications or can aggravate existing health conditions.
The other thing to keep an eye out for? Caffeine. Don’t be fooled by the supposedly zen reputation of detox teas: some of these contain a hefty dose of caffeine that you’ll appreciate first thing in the morning but not so much as a peaceful pre-sleeping bedtime drink.
We’ve rounded up all of the best detox teas.
Teapigs Cleanse Detox Tea
Teapigs’ Organic Cleanse Detox Tea is so popular it’s often out of stock. A delicious tea mix bringing together green tea, herbal tea and a few spices for good measure, this one tastes just as potent as it feels and promises to leave you feeling suitably rejuvenated.
An award-winner for its taste (something that doesn’t always come naturally with detox teas), this tea offers a subtle caffeine boost and plenty of health benefits. Its winning combination of green tea, lemongrass, ginger, coconut and dandelion root is a little sweet and perfectly refreshing. Had a heavy weekend? Swap your Monday coffee for a cup of this instead.
Buy now £4.46, Amazon
Twinings Superblends Detox Tea
Twinings makes one of the best budget-friendly options if you’re someone who gets through a lot of detox tea. And this is one super-powered with plenty of wholesome ingredients, ready to wash away even the most worn out-feeling of bodies.
The best part about this detox tea? It has a lemony flavour, which is a world away from the usual and steps into the realm of comforting teas that you’ll run to whenever you’re unwell. With burdock root, fennel, ginger and added selenium, it contributes to the protection of your cells from oxidative stress and has a soft, subtle ginger flavour that’s not too overpowering.
Buy now £3.49, Twinings
Kusmi Tea Detox tea bags box of 20
Using organic and natural ingredients, Kusmi Tea’s Detox tea bags contain a trio of supercharged ingredients designed to flush out impurities with every sip. The revitalising line-up includes maté, green tea and lemongrass that encourages digestion, especially when consumed after a meal.
Buy now £12.99, Selfridges
Bird & Blend The Digester Tea
Though detox teas should typically be enjoyed without milk, Bird & Blend’s wonderfully aromatic Digester Tea works brilliantly with dairy if you’d like a more diluted morning brew to kickstart your metabolism.
The Digester Tea has been developed to help soothe digestive issues such as IBS, food intolerances, bloating and indigestion with the help of oolong, ginger, fennel and ginseng.
Buy now £7.80, Bird & Blend
Tetley Super Mint Detox Tea Bags
Tetley's detox tea ranges from describing itself as Super Mint or Super Herbal and both of the above are true. Fusing together a tasty mint infusion with an important mineral (selenium) to help protect cells from oxidative stress, it offers a detox for your body that focuses on the body as a whole, rather than just the digestive system.
Soothing and refreshing, this is a great mint tea for swapping with your regular fix that does a little extra to keep you in tip-top mental and physical shape, too.
Price for 2x40 bags.
Buy now £7.59, Amazon
Ideal Health Digestee 10 Tea Bags
Ideal Health's Digestee tea is a little more tailored than many detox teas. Focusing, as its name suggests, on digestion specifically rather than a general overview of health benefits, this is a top choice for anyone who struggles with their stomach or who feels a little uncomfortable after a large meal.
Normal digestion is necessary for the body to absorb and use the nutrients in your food and this flavoursome tea contains herbs and spices like peppermint, aniseed, fennel and ginger which help to keep everything moving as normal. Fragrant and calming, this is one you'll enjoy most in the evenings.
Buy now £2.49, Holland & Barrett
Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea
Celestial Seasonings' Bengal Spice detox tea may just be one of the most delicious detox teas around. Brimming with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves, this sweet blend is a caffeine-free interpretation of chai - the piquant Indian brew traditionally made with black tea.
Aromatic and naturally sweet, it's calming and soothing while helping to detox without too much intensity. If you're someone who regularly sweetens their black tea with sugar, this is a great alternative to satisfy a sweet tooth naturally.
Buy now £5.98, Amazon
Dr Jackson’s Detox Tea - 21 teabags
A wholesome blend of fennel seed, aniseed, cardamom pod, dandelion root and nettle leaf, this detox tea by Dr Jackson works as a natural anti-inflammatory which has been crafted to deliver soothing, restorative digestive aid.
Each tea bag is made from heat-sealable plant starch derived from non-GMO sugarcane, making them 100 per cent biodegradable.
Buy now £20.00, The Beauty Crew
Bootea 28-Day Teatox, Natural Tea with Ginseng, Dandelion & Psyllium
Bootea’s Teatox is filled to the brim with the usual anti-inflammatory digestive aids such as ginseng and dandelion. However, a rather unique inclusion in this blend is that of psyllium, a type of fibre that acts as a mild laxative and is known to help relieve constipation. Bootea only recommends engaging in a Teatox alongside a healthy and balanced diet.
Buy now £15.98, Amazon
Verdict
For a detox tea that provides the calming, soothing, cleansing benefits without being too harsh on the body, we’d choose teapigs’ Cleanse Detox Tea. Sip it daily and you may just be convinced to swap your daily coffee for a mug of this, instead.
