Digestive issues are common. Bloating, heaviness, or sluggishness after meals can disrupt your day.
Herbal iced tea is a refreshing way to help your digestion while staying hydrated. If you're looking for a simple method to cool down and feel better after meals, you're in the right place.
Let’s walk through how to make herbal iced tea for digestion—from the best herbs to brewing and storing.
Why Herbal Iced Tea Helps Digestion
Your gut responds well to hydration and certain plant compounds.
Herbal teas often contain:
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Bitters: Help stimulate stomach acid
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Carminatives: Reduce gas and bloating
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Adaptogens: Support your stress response (which affects digestion)
When brewed and chilled, these herbs offer cooling comfort without added sugar or caffeine crashes.
Key Herbs That Support Digestion
Start with herbs that are gentle yet effective.
Peppermint
A natural carminative. It relaxes intestinal muscles and helps relieve bloating.
Fennel
Supports bile flow and reduces gas. Great for post-meal discomfort.
Ginger
Warms the digestive system and speeds up gastric emptying.
Chamomile
Calms both the gut and the nervous system.
Licorice Root
Soothes the stomach lining. Works well for acid discomfort.
Gynostemma
Known for its gut-soothing and adaptogenic properties. You can find it here.
Shakti Chai Decaf
This blend includes digestive spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Perfect if you want a caffeine-free option with flavor. Explore it here.
TummiTea
Formulated specifically for gut support. Combines peppermint, fennel, and ginger. Check it out.
How to Make Herbal Iced Tea at Home
You don’t need fancy equipment. Just herbs, water, and time.
Base Recipe (1 Quart)
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4 cups filtered water
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2 tablespoons loose herbs (or 3 tea bags)
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Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey or a slice of lemon
Steps:
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Boil the water.
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Remove from heat. Add herbs.
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Cover and steep for 10–20 minutes.
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Strain into a glass jar or pitcher.
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Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or pour over ice.
Want a shortcut? Use a tea blend like TummiTea to skip the guesswork.
When to Drink It
You can drink herbal iced tea:
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15–30 minutes before meals (to support digestive juices)
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After eating (to reduce bloating)
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During the day (for hydration and gut balance)
Drink 1–2 cups daily. Start small and observe how your body responds.
Extra Tips for Flavor and Effectiveness
Mix Complementary Herbs
Example: Fennel + peppermint + ginger for bloating.
Avoid Sugar
It can cancel out the benefits. Use raw honey or skip sweeteners.
Use Fresh or Dried Herbs
Fresh mint or ginger can make your tea more vibrant. Dried herbs are convenient and shelf-stable.
Cold Infusion Option
Not into boiling water? Let herbs sit in cold water overnight in the fridge.
Ready-Made Options
If you want convenience without compromise, Elixart has blends crafted for digestion:
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TummiTea: Soothing herbal blend designed for gut relief.
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Shakti Chai Decaf: Warming spices without caffeine.
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Gynostemma: Gut-soothing adaptogen, ideal for iced brewing.
Each is easy to prepare and backed by traditional use.
Common Digestive Triggers to Watch Out For
Even the best tea won’t help if your lifestyle strains your gut.
Keep an eye on:
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Overeating
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Poor sleep
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Processed foods
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Excess sugar or alcohol
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Chronic stress
Pair your herbal tea with simple habits like mindful eating and regular movement.
A Personal Story
One of our longtime customers used to rely on antacids after dinner.
She started brewing TummiTea in the evenings instead. Just a cup over ice became her new ritual.
Within a week, the bloating eased. Her sleep even improved.
Sometimes, the smallest changes make the biggest difference.
