Herbal compositions for a beverage with antioxidant properties, the herbal compositions comprising of at least a part of tea product, at least a part of Opuntia elatior, and at least a part of Zingiber officinale to which parts of one or more additional complimentary herb may be optionally added wherein the additional complimentary herb is also a herb used for a beverage with antioxidant properties. The invention also provides for methods of preparation of the herbal compositions.