14 Reasons to Drink Bay Leaf Tea

Bay leaf is native to the Mediterranean although widely cultivated in North America, Central America, India, Russia, France, Italy, Turkey, Spain, as well as Mexico. For cooking, bay leaves can be used to flavor vinegars and pâtés, as well as marinades. Long cooking tends to draw out it's aroma and most braised, poached, stewed dishes, along with soups, stocks and risottos will also benefit from the addition. Cooking however is not the only thing bay leaf is good for. Bay leaf has been a wonderful aid to people who suffer from various health problems. See the list below.  

The List of Benefits to Drinking Bay Leaf Tea are as Follows:  

• Treats type 2 diabetes and improves insulin sensitivity. 

• Improve digestions 

• Promotes Urination 

• Prevents Constipation 

• Helps Cardiac Rhythm 

• Lowers blood pressure 

• Source of Vitamin C 

• Contains Antibacterial Properties 

• Boosts metabolism 

• Helps with Weight Loss 

• Lowers Stress Levels 

• Contains Anti-Inflammatory Properties   

• May treat Cancer 

• Has Calming Effect 

As you can see, plenty are the reasons that bay leaf should be given more credit in our culture. So instead of reaching for OTC drugs for that occasional stomach relief, try picking up some bay leaves instead and drinking this miracle tea! If you have any health issues, be sure to consult with your doctor first.  

The Recipe is as Follows: 

Ingredients: 

5 bay leaves 

1 pinch of cinnamon powder 

2 cups of water 

Lemon and honey (optional) 

Instructions: 

Step 1: Wash the leaves and in a saucepan, bring water to boil. 

Step 2: Add the bay leaves as well as the cinnamon powder to a mug. 

Step 3: Turn off the heat and add the boiling water to the mug letting it seep with a plate over the mug to maintain the heat.

Step 4: Add any desired sweetener as mentioned above (optional). 

Thank you for reading and let us know if you try this tea! See you next time!