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The supplements that manytimes cost a lot of money aren't any substitute for a good, well-balanced diet. Don't discount the fact that these have not even been tested, nevermind approved by the FDA - they haven't.
Shouldn't that be a concern to everyone?
There isn't any substitute for good, nutrition and it's not that I'm saying that tea isn't good for you, because it is. Supplements are not the same thing, however and if we want tea, green or another herbal type, I brew it by the cup or if we wish to have it iced, as it's summer, by the half gallon.
There are some good companies out there that not only have a wide range of teas for you, but also have done their own product (herbal) testing, so that you know that the particular tea leaves or herbal teas are safe. Many are organic.
This is not to substitute for healthy eating; but perhaps to substitute for what you're drinking that's unhealthy. A good sweetener for tea is always honey, local and/or raw and local is the best as that will have the closest properties to the plants that are around your area. Honey from other countries or even other locations are going to be totally different.
Make your own tea and don't expect it to be a diet miracle, but a beverage that's good for you.