The Best Soothing Tea For Singers

If you're a singer I would say that your voice is your most valuable instrument, and just like any instrument or piece of equipment, taking care of it is essential. Whether you’re warming up for a performance, settling down after a long rehearsal, or if you want to maintain your vocal health, the right tea can make all a big difference. People wonder if you need to drink tea in the first place if you're a singer. You MUST keep your vocal chords warm before singing, that is one of the most important things to keep in mind. 

Let me put it like this, when you go to the gym you have to stretch to get your muscles active and ready to lift a dangerous amount of weight that might crush you right. Well vocal cords are muscles so the same rule applies. Warming up your throat before singing prevents strain on your vocal cords. All singers must loosen up your voice so you can get the most out of your voice. Today we will cover teas to prevent and reduce strain for vocalists, as well as a new AI tool that can help you explore your voice in new ways!

1. Throat Coat Tea 

Throat coat tea is one of the more popular teas to choose from if you're a singer trying to take care of your voice. It is made with licorice roots and slippery elm that both have its numerous health benefits but most importantly it reduces throat inflammation. It lubricates & hydrates your throat as you sip on it but you will also taste the little bit of sweetness that the licorice roots provide. Along with the sweet root, the slippery elm’s primary benefit is to soothe the throat, now you pair those two herbs together and you get a super team of herbs helping your voice recover. 

2. Chamomile Tea

Now I almost put this at the number one spot because of how much this tea can benefit not just a singer's voice but your mental & physical well being. Countless other herbal teas, including Chamomile tea, contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation while soothing a singers vocal chords. Chamomile has a reputation of having a calming effect, that will certainly help any singers with their pre performance jitters. 

If you're into science then you’ll love this next fact. Chamomile tea contains apigenin, an antioxidant, which binds to the receptors in your brain that can reduce someone’s anxiety. It can also support your respiratory system as the tea clears up congestion, making more consistent and better breathing patterns which will ultimately lead to better singing. 

3. Ginger Tea 

I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of people over the years drink ginger shots, or have heard that ginger shots are remarkably good for your health. People who drink ginger shots sure don’t do it for the taste but for the positive effect it has on your immunity. Ginger has bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory properties that fight numerous problems including a singer's sore throat. For those who don’t know, bioactive compounds are chemicals found in plants & foods that have a positive effect on the body. 

When two of those compounds combine it forms sort of a shield against a sore or raspy throat that singers often experience. Even though Ginger tea has a bitter taste that some do love, the soothing power it has on our throat is too good to pass up on. I hope singers can choose to drink this because of its high levels of antioxidants that are great for combating throat irritation, and I'm sure all vocalists struggle with that problem. 

4. Peppermint tea

There are a lot of singers out there that say peppermint tea feels really soothing and feels amazing on their vocal cords. To add an extra benefit other than its soothing effect, singers can add honey to their tea which is a remedy that the majority of people use when battling throat inflammation. 

Peppermint tea can help reduce phlegm without drying the singer's voice and I'm sure no singer wants to battle any congestion while performing. Singers can also struggle with bloating while singing, making it difficult to breathe from your diaphragm. If that’s something you have experienced, Peppermint tea is known for combating bloating.

5. Licorice Root Tea

This is a tea not just singers have been using for years but everyday people who suffer from digestion problems. Out of the 300 compounds a licorice root has, one primary active compound is glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for the sweetness of the tea that attracts singers. That compound not only adds a level of sweetness but also soothes your throat because there is a protective layer that builds as you drink the tea which fights throat irritation.

If you’re a singer seeking a tea to soothe your throat and enhance your performance both on and off the stage, any of these five teas will definitely serve you well! While dealing with vocal strain or irritation can be annoying, there is one remedy that doesn’t get brought up, Controlla Voice. This innovative music AI tool can help alleviate many common vocal issues faced by singers. Simply record samples of your voice and let AI take care of the rest. Whether you want your voice to sound like Mariah Carey or wish to convert a melody into a saxophone sound, the possibilities with Controlla Voice are limitless.