Beat Muscle Soreness: Discover the Best Teas for Post-Workout Relief

July 29, 2025

Why Muscle Soreness Happens

You hit the gym, crushed your reps, and now... you’re walking like a robot the next day. That’s Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)—your body’s reaction to micro-tears in the muscle fibers from all that exertion. While it’s a sign of progress, it can also be painful and annoying.

Your body needs:

Anti-inflammatory support
Hydration
Relaxation and better sleep
Natural antioxidants

Good news: tea covers all of that, and then some.

1. Ginger Tea: The Warming Warrior

Why it helps: Ginger is famous for reducing inflammation and muscle pain. It helps increase circulation, warm the body, and ease tight muscles.

Recommended from Danfe Tea:
85° Spearmint Lemongrass Herbal Tea (Caffeine Free) – While primarily cooling, this blend pairs beautifully with post-workout muscle relief when paired with ginger snacks or infusions. You can also steep in fresh ginger to customize your own recovery tea.

Tip: Add a slice of lemon and raw honey for bonus immune and anti-inflammatory support.

2. Turmeric-Based Blends: Nature’s Ibuprofen

Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerhouse for reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Several studies even compare its effects to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

While Danfe Tea doesn’t offer a pure turmeric tea, you can easily blend it with their 05° Tulsi Tea (Sacred Basil Tea), which enhances turmeric’s bioavailability thanks to its adaptogenic properties.

3. Tulsi (Holy Basil): The Adaptogen Hero

Tulsi is the yoga master of herbs. It adapts to your body’s needs and brings balance—physically and mentally. It:

Reduces inflammation
Helps relieve stress (including physical stress from workouts)
Supports immune recovery

Best pick:
05° Tulsi Tea (Sacred Basil Tea)
or
47° Tulsi Chamomile Tranquility Herbal Tea – perfect if you're winding down in the evening.

4. Chamomile: Sleep = Recovery

You don’t build muscle in the gym—you build it while you sleep. Chamomile is a classic pre-bedtime tea, calming the nervous system and promoting deeper rest.

Best post-evening workout recovery tea:
47° Tulsi Chamomile Tranquility Herbal Tea This caffeine-free blend brings the best of both worlds: muscle relaxation and mind-calming benefits.

5. Green Tea: Antioxidant Armor

Yes, green tea contains caffeine, but it's also loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)—a potent antioxidant that fights cellular stress and promotes faster recovery.

Green tea also:

Reduces muscle damage
Supports fat metabolism post-workout
Gives a gentle energy lift (without the crash)

Post-lunch pick-me-up option:
11° Mt. Pumori Best Green Tea (Certified Organic)
or
22° Nepal Jasmine Green Tea – ideal if you like floral notes with your fitness fuel.

6. Lemongrass Tea: Light, Hydrating & Anti-inflammatory

Lemongrass is a mild muscle relaxant and digestive aid. It helps calm the nervous system while hydrating your body post-exercise.

Great iced or hot:
62° Lemongrass Tea (Loose Leaf Herbal Tea)

7. Spearmint: Cool, Calm Recovery (Also recommended for hormonal imbalance)

Spearmint not only freshens your breath—it cools inflammation and soothes your gut after a tough session.

Try this cooling combo:
36° Himalayan Spearmint Tea (Caffeine-Free)

Great for post-workout refreshment, especially after a cardio-heavy day.

How to Build a Post-Workout Tea Routine

Immediately after workout: Hydrate with lemongrass or spearmint tea (iced is great!)
Midday recovery: Go for green tea to reduce muscle damage and boost metabolism
Evening wind-down: Reach for tulsi + chamomile to relax and aid sleep
Customize: Add fresh ginger or turmeric when needed

Call to Action: Sip Smarter, Recover Better

Don’t let sore muscles slow you down. Treat your body with teas that care as much as you do. Whether you're cooling down after HIIT or stretching out after a long run, Danfe Tea’s herbal blends have your back (and biceps).

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