Craving for a cup of tea?

There’s been a constant battle between the coffee and the tea and it's okay to take side with the one you love. But what if there’s something that can enhance the experience of your beloved drink, something that adds to the flavors, the story, and the charm of your hot cup, wouldn’t you like to try it?

Here comes our latest offering BeYouTea - the bamboo leaf tea. It is a complete health and beauty tea. Yes! that's right health and beauty. Bamboo is known to have many medicinal and nutritional benefits. In many Southeast Asian cultures, it is part of the traditional cuisine and home remedies. And, bamboo leaves tea is a popular drink for many reasons, from healing properties to taste enhancer the bamboo leaves are used everywhere.

Bamboo tea has a light, sweet yet grassy flavor and makes a perfect green tea-like beverage without caffeine.

The main active compound found in bamboo is a mineral known as silicon dioxide or silica. This naturally occurring mineral is found plentiful in the Earth’s crust. Trace amounts are found in the human bone and connective tissue and it helps to protect these structures. 

It so happens that bamboo is one of the few plants alongside horsetail herb and stinging nettle that are rich in silica. However, it has 10 times more silica compared to stinging nettle or horsetail herb. And BeYouTea's patent-pending blend has more than that it is a plant-based source of protein, zinc, copper, potassium, and fibre.

Bamboo Leaf Tea Benefits

Let’s take a look at how bamboo can enhance your physical appearance and protect your bones, brain, and body.

1. Promotes Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails

Scientific studies suggest that silicon supplements can help promote healthy hair and nails. And as mentioned earlier, bamboo leaves are one of the best natural sources of this mineral.

2. Helps Strengthen Bones and Teeth

Silica also boasts bone-building and bone-strengthening properties. It can improve bone density, flexibility, and healing, and may mitigate age-related bone loss. 

3. Promotes Detox

The tea is linked to weight loss since it aids in the elimination of toxins from the body. The leaves contain 3.8% of protein, 5% fat, and 11% minerals. The most common minerals found in the leaves of almost all bamboo species include riboflavin, thiamine, iron, and niacin which are useful in eliminating toxins from the body. Bamboo tea does not contain caffeine and can be taken any time of the day. The natural anti-inflammatory property of a bamboo leaf supports the detoxification process.

4. Treatment of respiratory disorders

Bamboo leaves can effectively treat respiratory ailments. Pick fresh leaves, boil them and apply one spoon of honey. Take the decoction twice a day. It’s effective in the elimination of all types of coughs and aids in soothing the throat. Scientific studies have shown that the mixture has a soothing activity on the lung tissue. The decoction eliminates thick sputum and sensation from the chest.

5. Restores male fertility

The leaves of bamboo play a big role in boosting fertility in men. They are beneficial in directing blood flow towards the genital region. In China, bamboo is used as a natural herb for curing erectile dysfunction.

6. Balancing the sugar levels

The leaves of a bamboo plant are useful in lowering the sugar levels in the body and balancing them. They contain fiber which plays an important role in balancing the sugar levels in the body. Further, the good smell that comes from the leaves helps to neutralize the mind. They are also low in calories which prevents excess weight. Drinking bamboo tea before taking meals can help to balance the sugar levels in the body.

7. Balances body cholesterol

A bamboo leaf is rich in dietary fiber. Taking a cup of bamboo tea twice a day can help in balancing the cholesterol levels in the body. One cup of bamboo tea contains 1 g of dietary fiber. The tea aids in cleansing the bloodstream and maintaining cholesterol at the right level.

8. Treatment of stomach disorders

The soluble fiber from the leaves coats the digestive system to eliminate IBS. Bamboo leaves promote the activities in the stomach and help to tone the stomach muscles. The decoction from the leaves can curb all gastric-related problems. In addition, the leaves contain antispasmodic properties which aids in the treatment of conditions like diarrhea. The next time you have excessive gas or you experience some bloating, take a cup of bamboo tea.

9. Antibacterial properties

The leaves of a bamboo tree are effective in controlling allergies that affect the skin. Many skin cosmetics contain staphylococcus aureus which can sometimes cause cellulitis, acne, and comedo. It’s recommended that you boil fresh leaves and then take one cup a day until the condition disappears.

10. Promotes overall wellness and health

Bamboo is naturally grown. Unlike other drinks, bamboo does not contain components like caffeine. To add some aroma to the tea, you can add jasmine, lemon, or mint. This brings freshness and peace to the mind and soul. The micro-nutrients contained in the tea plays a major role in the body’s immune system.

And the best thing about BeYouTea is that you can have it with your milk tea, coffee, or even whiskey!