Tea Time Tips: Which Tea When?
Posted by Madeline E. Wein on 11th Aug 2022
Morning
Darjeeling Black Tea is the perfect choice for the morning due to the following reasons: its caffeine content which boosts mental and physical energy. At the same time, having it first thing in the morning will help boost metabolism and suppress the appetite by accelerating the thermogenesis process. It is also a great pick for the morning because the liquid helps lift the mood and improve brain functions that will guide your ‘tude through the day. The average cup contains around 120 mg of caffeine which goes hand-in-hand with a regular cup of black coffee.
Time to digest the benefits of Kahwa tea. Well, that seems to be the job of Kahwa in itself. A cup of this special tea first thing in the morning can help kick start your digestion, wash away excess fat cells, and boost the immune system. Kehwa takes care of business straight away! First thing in the morning. Wake up with the morning jitters? Kehwa helps reduce muscular tension and will help make you feel more relaxed by providing an overall mind-body relief. The benefits of Kahwa are also that its anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants help prevent diseases and the circulation of blood in the body.
Like the other two teas, oolong tea is a great grab for before or during your breakfast break. Additionally, it hits the sunrise hour with a caffeine content that is more than green tea but less than black tea with just enough of a boost to keep the jitters at bay. You can also get in your daily vitamins square away as each cup has a range of these mighty antioxidants: potassium, calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, carotin, and vitamins A, B, C, E, and K. In the short term, its benefits hit home with a range of metabolism-boosting and cell-fighting properties that start the day, and body, off strong. On the surface, you may not see all the benefits but it is sure clear as the tea has a great impact on the clarity of your skin.
For the early birds who like to dash on the fly, slow down and try a cup of Genmaicha. The relaxing properties of this cup is something that you can’t beat with any other tea. The taste may take your breath away but luckily for asthma clients, the tea itself helps reduce these symptoms. The property of selenium can help with breathing, digestion, and regulating blood sugar. In those times when you want to reach for the chips, think again after trying the Genmaicha. The tea can help in times of blood sugar crash and reduce the effects of irritability, fatigue, and unhealthy food cravings. Perfect way to start the day!
Midday
Golden Blossoms Ginger
Using in the past as a Chinese medicine, Ginger Tea was used for motion sickness, nausea, pain, and digestive stress. Now, people can sip away at any time of the day for the strong benefits of anti-inflammation and stomach-soothing. If the flu or cold bug is in the air, have no fear because Golden Blossoms Ginger has compounds that protect from influenza and pneumonia. If the knees get a little bruised or the head hurts after the midday mayhem, try the ginger tea to relieve some of the pain. If you are a midday workout lover, then this tea is the right choice for your drink fix. Some of these anti-pain benefits can not only enhance athletic performance but relieve soreness after exercise.
While you can holla at masala early in the morning, the afternoons are a key tasting time, too. If the midday slumps are hitting and you need to reach for that cute cup of caffeine, grab a packet of masala chai and turn on the hot water. Any energy intensive activities or work assignments can be turned around with some masala in hand. It's all in the combined spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, pepper and cloves, and the caffeine that make this tea oh-so energizing. Not to mention this tea brings together tea lovers inside and outside your home grounds, just by the few grounds of some tea. Masala can be shared amongst those who enjoy it just by pouring a few cups for your acquaintances and family.
The mornings are for a few things; getting ready for work, exercise, or simply a great day. Drinking a cup of matcha tea can increase the body’s capability of burning calories dramatically by 35-43%, and can increase physical endurance by up to 24%. Boost the endorphins and feel them all day long as matcha has no afternoon crash. The slow releasing properties create a long, steady race of caffeine as it heads toward the bodily system. Taking after the Zen monks, matcha allows you to feel in tune and in touch with yourself as the properties create a state of being stress-free. It can also be a great jump into the work afternoon with proof of it improving your ability to absorb and retain new information.
Night
As you climbed the mountain of your day, at night is when you want to settle at the bottom to take in the sweet smells and sounds from the day. That’s where Greek Mountain Tea comes to play. Its caffeine-free and calming benefits are a few of the reasons why this is the perfect choice for a night in bed, with a book, especially during the winter. Its powerful antioxidants prevent oxidative stress, boost immune levels, and aid in digestion to end the day with some happy-go-lucky benefits. This is also called the “winter tea” because in the winter it can help warn off the common cold and flu illnesses. Lastly, from benefits all around the body and right to the brain, Mountain Tea is a helpful solution for enhancing cognitive and mental conditions. Now get your ZZZ, but first try the Mountain Tea!
Hojicha is the perfect late night treat when you want to wish the caffeine habits away. A standard serving of 7.7mg of caffeine has virtually no caffeine, so the angst and jitters have packed their bags and left. Its earthy yet signature aroma greets your taste buds with a product that is valued far beyond its drinking experience. Monkey see, monkey do as the Japanese people first started in their culture: drinking a cup of hojicha after their final meal of the day. One of the golden gems of Hojicha is the property of pyrazine that hides in this brown tea. Pyrazine is the roasting scent that is found during the brewing of coffee, meats, baking, and even cocoa. This hits the body first through the nostrils and then through the body as the scent expands blood vessels, sending more blood pumping through the body which overall creates a feeling of warmth. Feel and taste fuzzy with Hojicha during the evening.
Rose TeaThey say get your beauty sleep, but they haven’t mentioned that Rose Tea can help with this process. Roses are red, violets are blue, rose tea is a sleepy-fix for you! The natural sedative property of rose infusion makes it a fix for reducing inflammation, easing stress, and regulating hormones related to Circadian rhythm patterns. Feeling like a Thanksgiving dinner just hit after your family meal? The antibacterial properties of rose tea help rebalance the microflora in the intestines and relieve digestive issues like constipation, cramping, bloating or diarrhea. Wash all the nighttime worries away as the active ingredients in rose tea help relieve fluid retention and release toxins from the body. Lastly, the brain steps in for its own benefits, too. The parts of rose tea help regulate neurotransmitters in the brain and decrease mood swings and anxiety. Ring around the rosey - we all fall down, to sleep!