A Crohn's-informed perspective on choosing teas that support, not overwhelm

Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. It can feel like tightness, pressure, fullness, or discomfort in the abdomen, often without a clear or predictable cause.

For those living with Crohn's disease, bloating isn't just uncomfortable. It's often a signal that the digestive system is under stress and needs gentleness, not more stimulation.

This perspective changes how you approach digestive support. The goal isn't to "fix" digestion or force results. It's to reduce friction and create habits that feel safe, repeatable, and calming.

That's where tea comes in.

Why People with Sensitive Guts Look for Gentle Teas

When digestion is unpredictable, aggressive solutions tend to backfire. Strong supplements, powders, and highly concentrated products can increase discomfort rather than reduce it.

Many people with Crohn's or sensitive digestion look instead for:

• Relief from pressure or fullness
• A sense of lightness after meals
• Something easy to digest
• A habit that doesn't add stress or complexity

Digestive tea fits this need because it works through warmth, hydration, and simplicity rather than intensity.

Teas have been used for generations to support digestion not by forcing change, but by encouraging calm. When chosen carefully, tea can become part of a daily rhythm that supports digestive comfort without heaviness.

What Makes a Good Tea for Bloating (Especially with Crohn's)

Before looking at specific teas, it helps to understand what actually matters when choosing a tea for bloating.

A good digestive tea is not about strength. It's about tolerance.

For people with sensitive guts, including those living with Crohn's, good digestive teas tend to be:

• Naturally caffeine-free or very low in caffeine
• Brewed as infusions rather than powders
• Free from grit, thickness, or residue
• Easy to turn to consistently

Most importantly, they are not positioned as treatments. They are tools for comfort.

Why Infusion Matters More Than Ingredients Alone

One of the biggest differences between digestive teas and other green products is format.

Teas are brewed as infusions. Only water-soluble compounds are extracted into the liquid, and the plant material is removed.

This matters because:

• There is no fibre load
• No thick texture
• No pressure to consume everything at once

For people prone to bloating, this lighter approach often feels safer and easier to tolerate than blended drinks or powders.

1. Clean Green

A gentle foundation for digestive comfort

Clean Green is a simple infusion made from young cereal greens harvested before grain forms. There are no strong herbs or spices, and no added intensity.

This simplicity is intentional.

Why it's used for bloating

From a Crohn's perspective, complexity can increase risk. Clean Green focuses on delivering naturally occurring plant compounds in a light, brewed format without fibre grit or heaviness.

Because it's brewed rather than blended, it's easier on the stomach and suitable for daily use, even during sensitive periods.

Taste profile

Clean, mild, and smooth. Lightly vegetal without bitterness. Often described as calming rather than medicinal.

When to drink it

• In the morning to start the day gently
• Between meals to support hydration
• In the evening as a caffeine-free option

2. Meadow Mint

For bloating related to gas and fullness

Meadow Mint combines young greens with lemon mint, peppermint, and spearmint. Mint has a long history of use in digestive traditions, but intensity matters.

This blend keeps mint refreshing, not overwhelming.

Why it's used for bloating

Mint is frequently studied for how it interacts with digestive processes related to gas and smooth muscle activity. Paired with a light greens base, Meadow Mint supports digestive comfort without creating heaviness.

For people with Crohn's, the infusion format helps keep this blend approachable after meals.

Taste profile

Bright, cooling, and fresh. The mint is noticeable but balanced by the greens.

When to drink it

• After meals
• During periods of fullness
• In the afternoon or evening

3. Ginger Tea

Traditionally used for digestive warmth

Ginger tea is widely known and often recommended for digestion. However, for people with Crohn's, tolerance varies.

Why it's used for bloating

Ginger is commonly studied for its role in supporting gastric emptying and digestive comfort. Its warming quality can feel soothing when bloating is accompanied by heaviness.

Taste profile

Spicy and warming with a noticeable bite.

When to drink it

• After heavier meals
• In cooler weather
• When digestion feels sluggish

For some sensitive guts, ginger is best used occasionally rather than daily.

4. Serene Green with Chamomile

For bloating linked to tension, stress, and gut tightness

Stress and digestion are closely connected through the gut–brain axis. For people with Crohn's or sensitive digestion, stress can increase gut tension and contribute to feelings of tightness, pressure, or bloating.

Why it's used for bloating

Chamomile has been studied for its calming and mild antispasmodic properties, meaning it may help relax smooth muscle in the digestive tract. This relaxation can support digestive comfort, particularly when bloating is associated with stress or nervous system activation rather than food alone.

Evidence note: Chamomile has been traditionally used for digestive comfort and has been studied for its mild smooth muscle–relaxing and calming effects when consumed as a tea. It is generally recognized as safe in food and beverage amounts.

Serene Green combines chamomile with young greens in a gentle infusion, creating an option that supports relaxation without heaviness or stimulation. It's designed for moments when the gut feels tight rather than sluggish.

Taste profile

Soft, floral, and lightly sweet. Gentle and soothing, without bitterness.

When to drink it

• In the evening
• After stressful or demanding days
• Before bedtime as a caffeine-free option

Serene Green is best viewed as a supportive tea when bloating feels connected to tension, stress, or a need to unwind rather than digestion alone.

5. Fennel Tea

Traditionally used for gas and pressure

Fennel tea is often included in digestive traditions and is commonly consumed after meals.

Why it's used for bloating

Fennel is traditionally associated with reducing feelings of gas and pressure. Some people with sensitive digestion find it helpful, while others prefer milder options.

Taste profile

Lightly sweet with a mild licorice note.

When to drink it

• After meals
• When bloating feels pressure-based

As with ginger, tolerance is individual.

Clean Green and Meadow Mint as Daily Digestive Teas

For people living with Crohn's, consistency often matters more than variety.

Clean Green and Meadow Mint are designed to be:

• Naturally caffeine-free
• Light and easy to digest
• Suitable for regular use
• Made from farm-grown greens and herbs

Rather than being reserved only for flare-ups or discomfort, they fit into everyday routines where digestive comfort is supported gradually.

How to Build a Digestive Tea Routine with Crohn's in Mind

Digestive tea works best when it becomes part of a rhythm rather than a reaction.

Simple routines may include:

• Clean Green in the morning or between meals
• Meadow Mint after meals