Weight Loss Teas: 16 Teas to Burn Fat & Reduce Bloating

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Looking for the best weight loss tea to support your diet? We have curated 16 potent natural blends supported by science. Whether you need a diuretic to reduce bloating or a thermogenic to boost metabolism, compare the options below to find the right match for your body.

Habitual tea drinkers have shown significant decreases in body fat percentage and waist-to-hip ratios compared to non-consumers. These teas can be a simple, low-calorie addition to a healthy lifestyle.

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Quick comparison: Top teas for your goal

Tea blend Best for Caffeine Key action
Ginger tea Thermogenesis None Increases calorie burn
Green tea Visceral fat Medium Boosts metabolism
Hibiscus Belly swelling None Reduces fluid retention
Yerba mate High energy High Fat oxidation during exercise
Oolong Fat burning Medium Sustained metabolic boost

This article highlights some of the most effective weight loss teas, along with easy instructions for how to prepare them. Each option is chosen for its potential to promote wellness and aid in reaching weight goals.

1. Ginger tea with pineapple

Best for: Thermogenesis & satiety
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Spicy & sweet
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Ginger tea with pineapple is great for people who are looking to lose weight. It contains gingerols that enhance sympathetic nervous system activity and increase the thermic effect of food. This helps the body burn more calories, even at rest, and promotes longer-lasting fullness.

Ingredients

  • Peel of ½ pineapple

  • Peel of 1 orange

  • 1 tablespoon Baccharis trimera

  • 1 tablespoon ginger

  • 1 liter (33 oz) water

Preparation method

Pour the water into a pot and add the peels and ginger. Boil for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the Baccharis trimera, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and drink throughout the day between meals.

2. Green tea with blackberries

Best for: Speeding up metabolism & diuretic effects
Caffeine level: Medium
Flavor profile: Tart & earthy
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Green tea with blackberries helps reduce appetite, bloating, and fluid retention. Catechins such as EGCG increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, supporting metabolic efficiency.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried blackberry leaves

  • 1 teaspoon dried green tea leaves

  • 150 mL (5 oz) boiling water

Preparation method

Place the leaves in a cup, add boiling water, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink before main meals for 2–3 weeks.

3. Hibiscus tea with cinnamon

Best for: Blood pressure reduction & lipid profile improvement
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Floral & spicy
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Hibiscus helps reduce fluid retention, bloating, and fat absorption by inhibiting pancreatic lipase. Cinnamon supports digestion and metabolic balance.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus

  • 1 tablespoon dried horsetail leaves

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 1 liter (33 oz) boiling water

Preparation method

Add all ingredients to boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 3–4 times daily, about 30 minutes before meals.

4. Yerba mate tea with lemon

Best for: Fat oxidation during exercise
Caffeine level: High
Flavor profile: Bitter & citrus
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Yerba mate stimulates metabolism, enhances mitochondrial activity, and increases fat oxidation during physical activity. Its diuretic effect also helps reduce bloating.

Ingredients

  • 1–2 teaspoons yerba mate leaves

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 150 mL (5 oz) water

Preparation method

Place ingredients in a cup, add hot water, cover, and steep for 5–10 minutes. Strain and drink.

5. Fenugreek and artichoke tea

Best for: Appetite suppression & digestion
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Earthy & bitter
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Fenugreek is rich in fiber and helps suppress appetite, while artichoke supports digestion and fluid balance.

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds

  • 1 teaspoon dried artichoke leaves

  • 150 mL (5 oz) water

  • 1 pinch black pepper

Preparation method

Add all ingredients to a cup, pour over hot water, steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink up to 3 times daily between meals.

6. Turmeric tea with lemon

Best for: Inflammation reduction & detox
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Earthy & citrus
Prep time: 15 minutes

Why it works

Turmeric supports metabolic regulation and fat metabolism, while lemon helps reduce sweet cravings and supports digestion.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 150 mL (5 oz) water

Preparation method

Combine ingredients, add hot water, and steep for 10–15 minutes. Drink up to 3 times daily between meals.

7. Black tea with orange and cinnamon

Best for: Gut health & metabolic regulation
Caffeine level: Medium–high
Flavor profile: Robust & citrusy
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Black tea flavonoids and theaflavins support gut microbiota and influence liver energy metabolism, which may aid long-term weight control.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons black tea leaves

  • Peel of ½ orange

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 2 cups boiling water

Preparation method

Boil orange peel and cinnamon for 3 minutes. Add tea leaves, steep for 5 minutes, strain, and drink hot or cold. Consume 1–2 cups daily.

8. Oolong tea

Best for: Fat oxidation & metabolic rate
Caffeine level: Medium
Flavor profile: Floral & woody
Prep time: 3 minutes

Why it works

Oolong tea’s semi-oxidized polyphenols increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation for several hours after consumption.

Ingredients

  • 1 teacup oolong tea leaves

  • 1 teacup boiling water

Preparation method

Steep leaves in hot water for 3 minutes, strain, and drink once daily for up to 6 weeks.

9. Horsetail tea

Best for: Fluid retention & detox
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Herbal & earthy
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Horsetail contains flavonoids and caffeic acid with diuretic and thermogenic properties that support fluid elimination.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 tablespoon horsetail

Preparation method

Steep horsetail for 5–10 minutes, strain, and drink up to 2 cups daily after meals.

10. Saffron tea with ginger

Best for: Thermogenesis & mood
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Spicy & earthy
Prep time: 5 minutes

Why it works

Ginger enhances thermogenesis and appetite control, while saffron may improve mood and reduce emotional eating.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon saffron

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger or 2–3 cm root

  • 500 mL boiling water

Preparation method

Steep ingredients for 5 minutes, strain, and drink twice daily.

11. Rooibos tea

Best for: Stress-related weight management
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Sweet & nutty
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Rooibos contains aspalathin, which helps regulate stress hormones linked to fat storage and appetite.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rooibos tea

  • 250 mL boiling water

Preparation method

Steep for 10 minutes and drink 1–3 cups daily.

12. Lemongrass tea

Best for: Diuretic effects & swelling
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Citrus & fresh
Prep time: 5 minutes

Why it works

Lemongrass promotes fluid elimination and helps reduce abdominal bloating.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chopped lemongrass leaves

  • 1 cup boiling water

Preparation method

Steep for 5 minutes, strain, and drink up to 4 times daily.

13. Olive leaf tea

Best for: Blood sugar control
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Herbal & bitter
Prep time: 15 minutes

Why it works

Olive leaves help stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing fat accumulation related to glycemic spikes.

Ingredients

  • 10 g fresh olive leaves or 5 g dried

  • 150 mL boiling water

Preparation method

Steep for 10–15 minutes, strain, and drink twice daily after meals.

14. Oregano tea

Best for: Inflammation reduction
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Savory & peppery
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Oregano’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds support fat metabolism.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano

  • 1 cup boiling water

Preparation method

Steep for 5–10 minutes and drink 2–3 times daily.

15. Dandelion tea

Best for: Water retention reduction
Caffeine level: None
Flavor profile: Earthy & floral
Prep time: 10 minutes

Why it works

Dandelion roots and leaves act as natural diuretics, helping reduce water weight.

Ingredients

  • 1–2 teaspoons crushed dandelion root or leaves

  • 100–200 mL water

Preparation method

Steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink up to 3 times daily.

16. Matcha tea

Best for: High energy & calorie burning
Caffeine level: High
Flavor profile: Umami & grassy
Prep time: 2 minutes

Why it works

Matcha is rich in antioxidants and caffeine, enhancing fat oxidation and energy expenditure during activity.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder

  • 1 cup hot water

Preparation method

Add matcha to hot (not boiling) water, whisk or stir until dissolved, and drink up to 3 cups daily.

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