Stress Relief in a Cup: A Calming Blend for All

One main reason people choose to drink tea is for stress management – just one cup of tea and you’ll have your nerves settled in no time, right? However with all the varieties on the market, the question here is which tea is the best for managing our stress? Many swear by green tea. While others live off black tea. Then there’s some who like a blend of tea leaves. There is no easy answer. It all depends on our individual needs. Here are our top picks for stress relief:

GREEN TEA

Green tea is the best option for those of us that are looking for an all body stress relief detox. If you are feeling fatigued, slow and sickly yet cannot pinpoint what’s causing these feelings then green tea can help you! Whether you use green tea as a consistent detox, or just the occasional cup, the calming effect of this tea will leave you feeling restored. Its contents help in reducing your stress levels and restlessness throughout the night. Everyone knows a good night’s sleep can work wonders on stress! On top of this green tea has a variety of medicinal qualities. Drinking mugs of green tea during the day will nourish your body with a healthy amount of catechins. These little guys will not only help you feel better when you’re feeling under the weather, but are also known to keep several conditions including heart disease and cancer at bay.

BLACK TEA

Looking for that refreshed, at peace feeling? Then black tea is for you! Black tea contains theaflavins, a type of antioxidant that can help lower your chances of suffering from a stroke. Theaflavins and thearubigins, also found in black tea, lower the blood cholesterol in the body and ensure your circulatory health is maintained at a high condition. This overall high standard of health and wellbeing are sure to keep your stress levels under wraps…

WHITE TEA

White tea contains the least amount of caffeine of caffeinated blends, which makes it the best in terms of calming your nerves. Ever had those days where everything seems to go wrong and you’re sitting on edge  just waiting for the next thing to spiral downwards? After a day like that you need the helping hand of white tea to calm your frayed nerves and manage the stress you’ve put your body through

HERBAL TEA

Then there are herbal teas, which are famous for their calming effect and ability to beat stress. These teas are great for calming the body quickly, with their ingredients working their magic within minutes. Of course, no matter what preference you have there will always be an herbal tea out there for you. Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil and is an herb, has been shown to reduce anxiety.  Tulsi has also been significantly effective in the management of stress and stress symptoms. Experience it for yourself!