Bigelow Tea Shares the Health Benefits of Probiotic Teas

Probiotics, sometimes referred to as “good bacteria,” are an essential part of a healthy microbiome which is our body’s home to trillions of microorganisms that play a key role in keeping us healthy, says The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As a third generation family- and woman-owned company and trusted tea leader, we, at Bigelow Tea, are proud to have the #1 probiotic tea in the U.S., Bigelow Lemon Ginger Tea plus Probiotics Herbal Tea followed by our Green Tea with Ginger plus Probiotics. Sipping teas with probiotics, can help support your immune functions while helping to control inflammation, according to Current Opinion in Gastroenterology . Let’s learn a bit more how drinking Bigelow Tea with probiotics supports your healthy lifestyle.
A Little History
The history of probiotics can be traced back nearly 10,000 years with fermented products, such as beer, bread, wine, kefir, kumis, and cheese, frequently being used for nutritional and therapeutic purposes. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s when Louis Pasteur discovered the bacteria and yeasts responsible for fermentation. Later, in 1905, Elie Metchnikoff correlated the longevity of Bulgarians with the lactobacilli used to ferment yogurt and its presence in the colon which was not to the yogurt they consumed.
Since then, research into the benefits of these health-promoting microbes has increased significantly. Meaning “for life” in Latin, probiotics’ role in health has been showing great promise for a variety of health issues proving that these tiny probiotic microorganisms are an essential for optimal health. Today, there are popular probiotic foods you can eat like yogurt, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, and pickles.
Because of this, in 2009, Bigelow Tea was the first to innovate and overcome the challenge of finding a strain of probiotics hearty enough to survive the high heat of boiling water needed for hot tea. Using GanedenBC30® probiotics was the answer in providing a delicious wellness tea that helps to support gut health.
Probiotic Innovation at Bigelow Tea
Not all probiotics are created equal. Because FDA regulations of probiotics are varied and minimal, it is important to choose products containing probiotics that are research-supported, safe, and effective. At Bigelow Tea, our commitment to crafting the finest teas starts with sourcing the highest quality ingredients, which is why using GanedenBC30® probiotics was the answer in helping to create a delicious wellness tea that helps to support gut health.
In 2009, Bigelow Tea was the first to innovate and overcome the challenge of finding a strain of probiotics hearty enough to survive the high heat of boiling water needed for hot tea. According to BC30 Probiotic , their probiotic’s unique structure is safeguarded from extreme temperature and supports good bacteria in the gut while displacing the harmful bacteria.
The Health Benefits Of Probiotics
In taking a deeper look at the benefits of probiotics, this key ingredient is an essential part of improving immune health where benefits include positively impact inflammatory diseases, cancer, and reducing cholesterol ISRN nutrition says. Preliminary research from Letters in Applied Microbiology also proposes that probiotic supplementation may help treat SARS-CoV-2 infection caused by COVID-19, but more substantial data is needed.
Although probiotic microorganisms naturally live in your gut, adding probiotics to your diet can help:
- Address food allergies: emerging studies show that probiotics can maintain the balance of gut microbiota and produce metabolites that prevent food allergies or manage symptoms.
- Maintain intestinal homeostasis: probiotics can potentially help restore a healthy intestinal microflora, which combats inflammation.
- Reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD): proven to lower the risk of CVD progression that may result in hypertension, heart disease, or stroke.
The Bigelow family continues the tradition for creating delicious teas that deliver wellness benefits that help support a live-healthy journey. When you add zesty lemon and the added anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger, you now know why our Lemon ginger plus Probiotics caffeine-free, herbal tea is so popular: it deliciously helps to support your digestion and a healthy lifestyle. Our Green Tea with Ginger plus Probiotics combines Bigelow Tea’s delicate green tea with a zesty hint of ginger and sweet spices. The result of our probiotic teas is a unique blend of tea with an unmatched flavor: delicious and good for you.