Some teas are said to have beneficial effects when it comes to weight loss. On their own, tea will not melt away pounds. They are not a magic bullet. But, if you make appropriate lifestyle changes and include tea as a part of a healthy regime, you may be able to enhance the weight loss benefit that may exist from the use of slimming tea.



There are a myriad of different types of herbal teas. This guide will provide some of the different types of teas that are said to encourage weight loss and their benefits as part of a healthy diet.

  • Peppermint - Helps regulate digestion, stimulating bile secretion
  • Corn Silk - Diuretic effect
  • Lotus - Detoxification and laxative effects
  • Lovage – Can help to dissolve kidney stones and stimulates saliva and gastric secretions - thus helping with digestion
  • Lemongrass - Energizing effects and detoxification
  • Licorice - Has diuretic and laxative effects. It helps to streamline intestinal secretions, thus helping digestion
  • Lemon - Has a powerful antioxidiant effect and is detoxifying
  • Lemon peel - detoxification and cleansing properties for the kidneys and liver
  • Japanese Rose (Hibiscus). Laxative effects, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
  • Ginseng root - It is a vitalizing tonic
  • Fennel - Relieves abdominal pain, reduces bloating and helps eliminate intestinal gas. Has a slightly sedative effect
  • Rhamnus frangula bark - It is recommended for chronic constipation and offers a strong laxative effect
  • Green tea - one of the most effective antioxidants. It inhibits absorption of fat and dissolves fatty acids. Black tea - has similar properties of green tea, boosting metabolism and favoring fat burning, plus helps regulate blood sugar levels
  • Nettle - rich in vitamins and calcium. Stimulates immunity, cuts appetite by regulating blood sugar, prevents urinary tract infections and very importantly, prevents water retention
  • Dandelion – this tea is a strong diuretic and is detoxifying. It is a good tonic and helps balance the liver function, reducing cholesterol
  • Cayenne Pepper (hot pepper of Cayenne). A red powder that looks like a pepper, but several times hotter. In moderate amounts, may be useful in weight loss. Studies have shown that a teaspoon of red cayenne pepper can help you burn more calories by 25%
  • Pineapples - Because it contains enzymes, pineapple in your stomach can help you to digest food better. It helps to burn fat and is rich in vitamins and beneficial organisms.
  • Caraway - Is designed to absorb oil and cut your appetite. 

For hydration, we all need to drink at least half of our body weight in ounces of pure water each day. Herbal teas can be included as part of your water intake.

While these weight loss teas have health benefits and can have some helpful effects as part of a weight loss plan, they should by no means be the sole tool used to lose weight. Before going on any weight loss plan, consult with a qualified health care professional.