Searching for the best teas for weight loss? Check out these 8 powerhouse ingredients that will help boost metabolism, burn fat, burn calories and promote weight loss.

1. Green tea:

Green tea is one of the best teas for weight loss as it contains the catechin EGCG which is great for metabolic health. Studies show that drinking green tea will help boost your metabolism and promote safe weight loss. Green tea is also rich in cancer fighting antioxidants and will help increase energy. Green tea has less than half the amount of caffeine of coffee, so you won't get the jitters while drinking it. There are several different types of green tea to choose from, our favorites are Sencha, White & Yerba mate for weight loss. Here are all the green teas we carry:

• Sencha green tea
• White tea
• Yerba mate
• China green tea (chun mei)
• Young Hyson Green tea
• Jasmine green tea
• Gunpowder green tea
• Green tea decaffeinated

Our favorite green tea blend is Ginger Ninja, this tea has an awesome kick as well as weight loss properties. It incorporates green tea, ginger root, peppercorn, orange peel, stevia leaf , rose hips and licorice root. You can also make your own blends using the Build Your Own section and concoct your own weight loss tea.

2. Black tea: 

Black teas, primarily Oolong are some of the best teas for weigh loss as they increase your energy, help boost metabolism and can even suppress appetite and reduce cravings. We love Oolong because it has less caffeine then other black teas, and it tastes great. It also mixes incredibly well with other ingredients. Black teas are known to help reduce cholesterol, treat headaches and prevent plaque build up in the arteries. Oolong is also great for skin and hair health and rich in antioxidants. Although all black teas help weight loss, here is a list of our favorite types.

• Oolong
• Assam black tea
• Darjeeling
• India black tea

Our favorite Oolong tea is Oolong Gone, designed specifically for weight loss. This tea is made with Oolong, strawberry leaf, hibiscus, rose buds, ashwagandha root, lemon peel and licorice root. It is absolutely delicious and will help you get to your goals much faster.

3. Hibiscus tea:

Hibiscus tea is one of the best teas for weight loss because it contains flavonoids and minerals that can actually help reduce the absorption of fat. Hibiscus is also great for slowing the aging of skin, and keeping you hair healthy. One of the best parts of hibiscus tea is that it tastes great, it is very tart and a bit fruity. It mixes incredibly well with other herbs and teas, especially the more bitter herbs, since the tartness of hibiscus easily masks the bitter flavors. When brewed hibiscus lets off a gorgeous crimson color, and is absolutely lovely as an iced tea. Because of it's tartness we recommend adding stevia leaf or licorice root to your tea blend to round out some sweetness, without having to add sugar and calories. Our favorite hibiscus tea is Hibiscus Chill, it has 3 of the best weight loss ingredients: peppermint, hibiscus and rose buds as well as lemongrass, orange peel, and stevia leaf. This blend is delicious hot or cold and extremely beneficial.

4. Rose Bud tea:

Rose bud tea is one of the best teas for weight loss because it packs more antioxidants than green tea! It even helps combat wrinkles and keep your skin glowing. Rose buds are a great addition to any weight loss tea blend and mixes incredibly well with other herbs and teas. Rose buds are vitamin rich and can help to clean out toxins as well as prevent constipation. Rose adds a very delicate flavor to tea, and don't worry it doesn't taste like you're drinking your rose bush. Our favorite Rose bud tea is Love Oolong Time, this gorgeous mix is handcrafted with oolong, rose buds, marigold, hibiscus, rose hips, orange and lemon peel. It is love in a cup and we love it "oolong" time. Yes we're cheesy, you know you love it.

5. White tea:

White tea is a great for weight loss. It may inhibit the formation of new fat cells. Certain studies show that white tea may effectively inhibit the formation of new fat cells, which are known as adipocytes. Since new fat cell formation is lessened, weight gain is also reduced. White tea can stimulate metabolism, being high in anti-oxidants. With a faster metabolism, you can definitely expect weight loss. White tea is also very easy to drink!

6. Yerba Mate tea:

This South American super leaf helps everything from depression, lack of sleep and you guessed it, weight loss. Yerba mate, while it contains caffeine, does not make you jittery like coffee or cause any crashes. Instead, it actually promotes a healthy sleep cycle. Yerba mate is known to give you more REM stages of sleep, as well as increases the amount of time spent in delta states. Better sleep equals more energy, more energy means you will want to work out! Yerba mate is a nutrient powerhouse! It has 15 amino acids, 24 minerals and vitamins, and a ton of antioxidants. Vitamin A, Vitamin B - B2 - B3 - B5, Vitamin C. Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, tannins, trace minerals, and inositol. Plus it contains fatty acids, chlorophyll, carotene, polyphenols, pantothenic acid. These nutrients will help rejuvenate you! Giving you mental clarity, natural energy and focus. It will help you make better decisions, which will lead to healthier lifestyle choices.

7. Cinnamon tea:

Cinnamon is one of those rare spices that heat up your system and jump start your metabolism, it is also great for appetite suppression and reducing cravings. Cinnamon can also help lower cholesterol and even help with mental clarity and memory. Although cinnamon isn't great just on it's own. You will need to mix it with other herbs and teas to make it drinkable. Thankfully, it is a fabulous tasting spice and mixes well with pretty much anything. Our favorite cinnamon based tea is Spicy Mama, it is a spicy chai mixed with black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorn and licorice root. This ain't your mama's chai, this brew has a kick to it!

8. Peppermint tea:

Peppermint tea is definitely one of the best teas for weight loss as it helps control cravings, speed up digestion and even strengthen your immune system. Peppermint smells, looks and tastes fantastic and is also a natural stress reliever. Peppermint combines flawlessly with other teas, herbs, flowers and spices. You can have peppermint tea purely on it's own, but why not have fun and try it mixed with other weight loss ingredients? Our favorite peppermint tea is Minty Black, which is handcrafted with black tea, peppermint, carob bean and licorice root. It is a true minty delight with hint of chocolate and sweetness to it as well.

The unique thing about Blend Bee is that you can custom design your own teas using our Build Your Own section.

Say you want to try Hibiscus Chill, but want it to have a little caffeine kick with Oolong or Green tea. Easy... go to the blending station and select Oolong or Green Tea, peppermint, hibiscus, rose buds, lemongrass, orange peel, and stevia leaf. Boom you now have a caffeinated Hibiscus Chill.

Get it? Got it? Good! Cheers and happy tea time!