The first time I drank green tea was way back in 2007. It was the rage back then and was supposed to be the panacea for every problem from skin to weight loss. It all sounded good on paper but, as we all know, green tea for everyone has been an acquired taste. I had to use all my self control not to throw up after the first sip, because it was dry, bitter and tasted like hell. I’ve moved on since then from the basic green to many other herbal teas all of which I find immensely beneficial in improving skin condition. Of course your cup of herbal tea {not green because it contains caffeine} also counts among the glasses of water that you need to drink in a day.
The teas that I’m drinking clarify the skin because they improve liver function and purify the blood. But even if your skin is in perfect condition, a detox tea is the perfect tool to reduce some of the toxic load on your kidneys and liver. These poor organs metabolise alcohol, animal protein, junk food, antibiotics, painkillers, environmental toxins, and even hormones produced by stress. With this in mind, here are my top clarifying teas: