The peaceful and calming effects of tea are generally well known. Tea drinking offers a lot of benefits that we have discussed continually in this blog series. From boosting one’s brain and attentiveness to having increased energy. Tea is so much more than just a tasty beverage. Apart from the many reported health benefits of habitual tea consumption, tea also has a direct effect on one’s mood. As a long time purveyor of premium tea blends, Tea N Things knows a thing or two about which teas are suitable to drink based on how you’re feeling. Today, we will better detail how to pick the best tea for mood.
Feeling Tired?
If you are feeling tired for any reason, whether it’s the wear and tear of a long work day or lack of sleep, tea is great at keeping you awake and focused. Fortunately for you, most blends of black, green, and oolong all naturally contain caffeine. These 3 varieties derive from the Camellia sinensis plant–an evergreen shrub that grows primarily in the mountainous areas of China, Japan, Taiwan and India. The level of caffeine in these will vary based on how the tea-leaf is harvested, treated, dried and steeped.
To explain how this works:
- Black tea has the highest amount of caffeine of the above-mentioned varieties. According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s estimated that the caffeine content ranges from around 25-48 mg.
- Green tea has slightly less caffeine than black tea, around 25-29 mg to be exact.
- Oolong has more caffeine than green tea. It’s known for its freshness and being aromatic.
Anxiety Or Sadness?
We all get this way from time to time. If you are overcome with feelings of anxiety or general sadness, choose premium tea blends that have calming effects. Chamomile is shown to have calming effects which may assist those with mild anxiety and insomnia. Chamomile especially has a long history of medicinal use. Want to get your hands on a high-quality blend of chamomile? Our Lavender Chamomile blend is sure to help you in managing your feelings of anxiety or sadness.
Happy?
To complement your feelings of happiness, sit back, and enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of one of our many delicious hot teas. Or maybe an iced tea. Iced tea is especially refreshing for when the summer months are upon us. It might be worth your time to give our Very Berry, Georgia Peach, Lychee Pomegranate or our many other robust iced tea blends a try! All teas make iced tea, but not all teas make great iced tea.
Tea For Restlessness?
There will also be times when we can’t seem to shake those feelings of jitters and restlessness. You may have other methods that are useful for de-stressing, but consider adding tea to your arsenal as yet another catharsis that can aid in your relaxation. Our Sleep-Sweet Dreams is a prime example of tea calming your restlessness. This specially formulated blend is composed of lavender, peppermint, and chamomile herbs with hibiscus and valerian root that will make you feel comfortable and calm, and more importantly. Send you off to sleep!
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Tea N Things has premium tea blends for all moods and occasions. If you are ready to take that next step in your tea-buying journey, visit our online tea shop to get started!