How should this tea be brewed, and what time of day is best to drink it? — Peach-Flavoured Herbal Tea, 30 filter bags × 2 g — Green Slim FITERA

The tea comes in 2 g tea bags, so there is nothing to measure. According to the instructions, one bag is steeped in 200 ml of boiling water for 15 minutes. Adults: 1 glass twice a day with meals, for a course of 2–3 weeks.

The timing matters precisely because of the senna: its effect on the bowel usually appears 6–12 hours after drinking. This means that tea drunk in the evening will take effect in the morning, and this routine is often chosen deliberately. If you drink the tea in the morning, the effect may appear during the day, which is not always convenient. It is worth taking this into account when choosing the time.

Green tea contains caffeine, so drinking the tea in the evening may affect falling asleep in people who are sensitive to caffeine. This is another argument for choosing the timing individually.

It is best to drink the tea without sugar: this preserves the peach aroma and does not add unnecessary calories if the tea is used as part of a more mindful approach to eating. The bags should be stored in a dry place away from strong odours, as the tea readily absorbs them.