Beet Tea: Beetroot and Carrot Tea Benefits for Skin

Beet tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea made with dried beetroot, rich in betalains, rare antioxidant pigments, and dietary nitrates, which help blood vessels relax and improve blood flow. Paired with carrot, rich in skin-loving beta-carotene, it makes a vivid, naturally sweet cup for glowing skin. [1] [2]

Beet Tea Benefits

1. Betalain Antioxidants

Betalains give beetroot its deep red colour and are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory activity. [1] They are found in very few foods.

2. Better Blood Flow

Beetroot is one of the richest dietary sources of nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. [1] Good circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

3. Skin-Loving Beta-Carotene From Carrot

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a pigment your skin stores and uses as part of its natural defense against sun damage. [2]

4. Caffeine-Free and Naturally Sweet

Beet and carrot make a sweet, earthy, ruby-coloured cup, perfect for the afternoon.

Sparkling Sunrise: Beet and Carrot in One Cup

Sparkling Sunrise blends beet and carrot with ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and calendula, caffeine-free, for a bright, fruity glow tea. It is part of our bestselling Glow Reset bundle.

How to Make Beet Tea

From Fresh Beetroot

• 1 small beetroot, peeled and thinly sliced (or 1 tablespoon dried beet pieces)
• 300 ml water

Optional: a slice of ginger, a squeeze of lemon, honey

1. Simmer the beetroot in water for 10 minutes.
2. Add ginger for the last 5 minutes if you like.
3. Strain, add lemon and honey.

The Easy Way

Steep 1 teaspoon of Sparkling Sunrise in just-boiled water, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes. Delicious hot or poured over ice.

Beet Tea for Skin: How to Drink It

1. One to two cups a day, as part of a varied, colorful diet.
2. Pair it with green tea in the morning for a full antioxidant routine. See Green Tea for Skin.
3. Give it 8 to 12 weeks: skin renews itself roughly every month.

Good to Know

Pink urine after beets is harmless. Called beeturia, it happens to some people after eating or drinking beetroot. People with a history of kidney stones should check with their doctor, as beets contain oxalates. If you take blood pressure medication, mention beetroot to your doctor, as nitrates can lower blood pressure.

The Avodah Moment: Color in Your Cup

Avodah means devotion and service. There is something joyful about a cup this color: deep ruby, bright and warm.

Brew it on a grey afternoon. Hold it up to the light before your first sip. Then drink it slowly. Caring for yourself can be colorful, too.

You cannot pour from an empty cup. This is where you fill yours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is beet tea good for?

Antioxidant betalains, nitrates for blood flow, and, with carrot, beta-carotene for skin.

Is beetroot good for your skin?

Beetroot's betalains are antioxidants, and its nitrates support blood flow, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

How do you make beetroot tea?

Simmer thin slices of beetroot in water for 10 minutes, strain, and add lemon and honey. Or steep Sparkling Sunrise for 5 to 7 minutes.

Does beet tea have caffeine?

No. Beet and carrot teas are naturally caffeine-free.

Why is my urine pink after beet tea?

It is called beeturia and is harmless.

Your day. Your tea. Your Avodah Moment.

References

1.          Clifford T, Howatson G, West DJ, Stevenson EJ. The potential benefits of red beetroot supplementation in health and disease. Nutrients. 2015;7(4):2801-2822.

2.          Stahl W, Sies H. β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012;96(5):1179S-1184S.