When I was little my mom used to make me tea. It always made me feel better. To this day it is still one of my favorite beverages and my go-to solution for stress. It gives me the relaxation I need.  Tea contains many vitamins and minerals that benefit your body and help you get through a tough day. There’s a reason tea has a multicultural acclamation for its soothing qualities.

Depending on the tea you may get different vitamins and minerals, but there are some that are fairly standard. Common vitamins in tea are B, C, E, and K. They are anti-oxidants which prevent the production of free radicals in your system that can cause chain reactions leading to cancers and degenerative diseases. It also contains the minerals potassium, calcium (think tea with milk), magnesium and more.

You also get the benefits of caffeine to stimulate your nervous system and boost your energy (great for days when feel tired and cold suffering). It’s an all around herbal remedy. And, they come in such varieties you can find at least one that you love. The list goes on practically forever: black teas, green teas, oolong tea, herbal and fruit teas. And each category has any number of subcategories. You can add milk, honey, mint, or sugar. Try different combinations.

Some teas help with sleep, others repair the immune system. Organic teas won’t add artificial flavoring. No matter how you look at it, tea is pretty amazing.