It’s officially winter here in Australia, and we are officially ready to hibernate under our duvets until spring comes back around again.

Okay, so we might not get the coldest winters here, but it still gets pretty chilly and worse than that is the cold and flu season. So many of our customers are already reaching for their winter wellness teas in hopes that they avoid the nasty bugs that tend to go around this time of year.

You need to stock your cupboards with delicious herbal cold remedies that not only warm the body but support your immune system, energy levels, and recovery should you come down with something.

Luckily, here at Tea Life, we’ve put together a fantastic assortment of wellness teas for winter, so all you need to do is place your order and pop the kettle on. Let’s take a look!

Why Herbal Tea is a Winter Essential

Winter is the time of slow mornings, darker evenings and inevitably, a dip in your energy levels and immune strength. This is exactly why now is the time to start sipping on herbal teas.

Easy to prepare, soothing to sip on and full of awesome benefits, herbal teas are your wellness secret weapon this winter. Bouncing back from bugs or giving yourself a little boost on a foggy afternoon is easier than ever with our selection of organic teas.

Our Top Tea Picks for Winter 2025

We’ve got the must-have teas that Australians should be reaching for during this winter! Let’s check out a few of our top picks for your various winter moods in 2025.

Anti Sick Herbal Teas

Don’t worry, we’ve got a huge range of anti-sick herbal teas that will quickly become your go to if you’re aiming to keep colds and flus at bay this winter.

All of these organic herbal teas are jam packed with ingredients best known for their antibacterial, antiviral, and anti inflammatory properties, so you can keep the family safe before the sniffles even start.

• Echinacea Tea: One of our all-time favourite teas, Echinacea is really cool when it comes to shortening the duration of colds and boosting your white blood cell count.

• Ginger Tea: Embrace the spicy warmth of a cup of ginger tea and banish sore throats, reduce inflammation and help support your digestive system this winter.

• Lemongrass and Ginger Tea: A cheeky blend of two powerful herbs, our lemongrass and ginger tea really packs a punch, delivering your body warmth, circulation support and a delicious flavour.

Immunity Boosting Teas

It’s only natural that we’ve got a big selection of immunity boosting teas here at Tea Life! Nothing is worse than missing out on winter fun because you’re home with a pesky cold.

Here are a few of our top picks for supporting your body’s natural defence system with your tea selections:

• Turmeric Ginger with Pepper: A pretty legendary trio when it comes to fighting inflammation, supporting your liver and giving your immune system a bit of a kick up the backside, our turmeric ginger with pepper tea is a powerful blend for winter.

• Dandelion Root Roasted Tea: Another powerful and popular blend, our dandelion root roasted tea has amazing detoxifying qualities whilst helping to support the liver and digestive system.

• Elderberry Tea: Used as a traditional cold and flu remedy, elderberries are super high in antioxidants and vitamin C, making them a real must have over winter. Of course, they taste awesome too!

Natural Energy Boosters

Ditch the coffee this winter! Trust use, using matcha for energy, is a real superpower and totally eliminates the jitteriness you get when you regularly consume coffee at the beginning of a working day.

Matcha is full of antioxidants and natural L-theanine, allowing it to deliver the alertness and calm energy you need perfect for dull winter days.

Warmth in a Cup

Obviously warming teas are exceptionally popular over winter because, it’s damn cold! Look for naturally warming teas that help to warm the body inside to out through spicy and aromatic ingredients.

These are the teas you want to be reaching for on those chilly, dark days!

• Cinnamon Myrtle Tea: We’ve given a little Australian twist to cinnamon tea, so it’s packed with even more warming and digestive benefits.

• Chai Dreams: Sweet, spicy, and available with or without caffeine our huge collection of chai blends is totally dreamy and perfect for sipping by the fire.

Nature’s Answer to Cold and Flu Season

Join the many Australians who are opting to try herbal cold remedies before immediately reaching for over the counter remedies.

We’ve got teas that don’t just mask the symptoms, they work gently with your body to help support your immune system and allow you to heal whilst enjoying delicious organic herbal teas.

Of course, since Tea Life teas are made with 100% natural, Australian sourced ingredients, you’re helping your body and the planet in the long run.

Start Your Winter Wellness Journey with Tea Life

Make the switch to teas that care for your body and warm your soul. It doesn’t matter if you’re warding off winter bugs or looking for something to help you bounce back from burnout, Tea Life has the blends you need today.

Browse our amazing collection of winter wellness teas today or join our Tea Club now!

References

Ajmera, R. (2018). 13 potential health benefits of dandelion. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dandelion-benefits

Ajmera, R. (2020, February 24). 7 Proven Health Benefits of Matcha Tea. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-benefits-of-matcha-tea

Brown, M.-E. (2022, December 15). Turmeric Benefits. Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/turmeric-benefits

Lang, A., & Scaccia, A. (2022, February 22). Ginger Tea Benefits: Nausea, Pain Relief, and Blood Sugar. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-ginger-tea

Leech, J. (2018). 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Cinnamon. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon

Mandl, E. (2018, March 8). Elderberry: Benefits and Dangers. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elderberry

MYRTLE: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews. (n.d.). Www.webmd.com. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-556/myrtle

Nall, R. (2018, October 24). Lemongrass tea: Benefits, uses, and recipe. Www.medicalnewstoday.com. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321969

Petre, A. (2017, July 20). How Chai Tea Can Improve Your Health. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chai-tea

Raman, R. (2023, March 8). Echinacea: Benefits, uses, side effects and dosage. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/echinacea