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Gentle teas for bloating, heavy meals and an unsettled stomach.

A glass cup of ginger tea beside thin slices of fresh ginger root

Fresh Ginger Tea for Mild Nausea

Sliced fresh ginger steeped in hot water makes a warming, peppery tea that many people sip when their stomach feels unsettled.

A glass cup of peppermint tea with fresh peppermint sprigs beside it

Digestion

Peppermint Tea After Heavy Meals

A cup of peppermint tea is a classic after-dinner ritual. It is refreshing and caffeine-free, but if you get heartburn it may not be the right choice for you.

A cup of fennel seed tea next to a bowl of fennel seeds and a small mortar

Digestion

Fennel Seed Tea for Occasional Bloating

A sweet, aniseed-scented tea with a long history as an after-meal comfort. Here is how to make it and use it sensibly.

A small glass of cardamom tea next to a bowl of green cardamom pods and a few crushed pods

Digestion

Cardamom Tea After Meals

A fragrant, caffeine-free cup that many cultures enjoy after a meal. Here is how to make it and what science can and cannot say about it.