Ginger

Green tea EGCG has the most robust evidence among herbal teas — approximately +80 kcal/day above caffeine alone (Dulloo 1999), but tolerance develops. Ginger has anti-nausea and potential GI effects; no fat loss RCT evidence. Peppermint aids digestive comfort, not fat loss. Dandelion and hibiscus produce only water loss. This article covers the evidence for individual herbal tea ingredients used in weight management.