Why Drinking Tea Good for Your Mental Health and Well-Being?
Have you ever felt tired and unfocused at work? Do you feel sleepy after a heavy lunch? What do you do to improve your mood?
Drinking tea can improve your concentration and lift your mood. It is also one of the best drinks to take care of your mental health and well-being.
If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.“ — William Ewart Gladstone
I started drinking tea when I was a student at college. I feel that if I drink tea 1 hour after lunch, it gives me more energy and more clarity for work and study.
I love the taste of pure tea without sugar or mixing with others. The smell of tea can feels like aromatherapy and helps me calm my mind.
Now it has become one of my rituals for over 10 years. I drink tea almost every day, especially green tea.
Some researchers and scientists say that daily tea consumption brings many benefits to our physical health and longevity.
Since ancient times, tea has been part of royal family feasts and banquets. Most of the food served in those times was always accompanied by tea.
Why does it have to be tea, why not milk, coffee, etc.? This means that tea is not only considered one of the best food companions but there are also many functions and invisible benefits in tea.
Tea is the Elixir of Life — Lao Tzu
According to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov the history of tea come from the second emperor of China, Shen Nung is believed to have discovered tea when the leaf of the plant Camellia sinensis blew into his cup of hot water (2737 BCE).
Here are some types of tea and their benefits:
1. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is made from the petals of chamomile. It is known to be the most soothing tea. It helps to reduce anxiety and makes us easier to fall asleep. It is also used to soothe upset stomachs and other digestive problems.
2. Green Tea
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas.
People used green tea in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and regulate body temperature.
3. Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea can be made from the dried leaves of peppermint plants or it may be black, green, or white tea with added peppermint leaves or oil.
It’s an aromatic tea that can magically warm you up on a cold day or cool you down when it’s hot.
4. Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is made by infusing dried or fresh ginger in hot water for a few minutes, allowing the oils of the ginger to infuse into the water before drinking.
It can help to improve blood circulation, fight respiratory problems, reduce inflammation, relieve menstrual discomfort and relieve stress.
5. Passion Flower Tea
Passionflower is a flowering type of vine that’s been said to help with insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, pain, and more. And with over 500 known species of the plant, there are a lot of benefits to going around.
Studies suggest that the passion flower works by increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a naturally-occurring amino acid that reduces activity in the central nervous system.
This results in relaxation, enhanced mood, better sleep, and pain relief.
6. Lemon Tea
Lemon tea is a simple, refreshing, and tasty drink that you can easily make at home. Depending on your preferences, you can make lemon tea with fresh lemons only, or by mixing lemon with other ingredients — such as real tea.
It is good for your skin health, regulating weight, reducing stress, combat adicity, and immunity booster.
7. Sage Tea
Sage tea is a fragrant beverage made from the leaves of common sage, a plant in the mint family.
The health benefits of sage tea may include its possible ability to lower anxiety, reduce cancer risk, mitigate menopausal symptoms, detoxify the body, aid in weight loss, reduce blood sugar levels, boost appetite, soothe the stomach, and stimulate the immune system.
“As much as you can eat healthily, it’s also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing.” -Kristin Chenoweth
Nowadays, tea is the second most-consumed beverage in the world after water. Many people have derived many benefits from tea for their own physical and well-being
If there is one drink that refreshes your mind, keeps you fit, and lifts your mood, it is a cup of good tea.
Have you had a good experience with tea?
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