It’s October and the weather is finally starting to cool down. Time to take out the sweaters, scarves, and drink more tea.
I came upon this herbal Noni tea at the local Asian grocery store. Noni juice has been available in America for some time now. It’s been marketed as a super health supplement. The bottled noni juice are usually from Fiji and Tahiti. But some are from Hawaii and other tropic countries.
Here are some benefits to drinking noni tea:
• Rich in antioxidants
• Promotes feelings of relaxation
• Supports proper digestion
• Relief from menstrual cramps
The scientific name for noni is “Morinda citrifolia”. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found growing in any tropical climate.
The noni tree bears flowers and fruits all year round. The fruit is really made of multiple fruits and reminds me of a large mulberry.
I’ve never tasted any real noni fruit and based on the description I’ve read so far, it doesn’t sound too appealing. As the fruit ripens, it is described to have a strong “cheese-like” smell and bitter taste.
The noni flower looks pretty neat too. The ants really like them. Photos of noni fruit and flower from Wikipedia.
Tea Wild states that Noni is used to treat a wide variety of health problems ranging from respiratory problems, high blood pressure to menstrual problems.
I can’t really vouch for the health benefits and don’t expect any miracle cures. But I can say the tea taste pretty good!
It’s an herbal tea, so it’s caffeine-free. The scent and taste is kind of woodsy. It also reminded me of chocolate. I like it and will continue to drink it.
10:22 pm on October 16th, 2010
I’ve heard of the juice but have not tried it before. I noticed that there are more fruit flavors tea out now. My Boss gave me the pomegranate tea to try and it tasted pretty good, it supposed to be a super fruit also.
10:28 pm on October 16th, 2010
Huh - I’ve heard of the juice (though never tried it) and the tea is new to me. I’m a huge fan of drinking tea (mostly because I am primarily a water drinker - as opposed to juices and soft drinks) so tea is a great way to get flavor in without the calories.
9:19 pm on October 18th, 2010
Hi Anne-Marie,
Your drinking habit is very healthy! People just don’t realize how much sugar is in soda and juices.
Hi Nye,
Yes I’ve noticed all the fruit flavored teas too. I’ve tried Lipton’s pomegranate white tea and found it too bitter. I like looking at all the new tea selections at the market. Whole Foods has really good loose organic red tea that’s not too expensive.
8:24 pm on October 19th, 2010
The girl that buys coffee for the office knew that I like tea, so she stock up on the different flavors of green tea for me, I got lucked out.