The Go-to Comfort Drink
Tea has been around for centuries for good reason. It has soothing and healing attributes. If you think you do not like tea, you probably just have yet to find the right flavor. Anyone who has ever visited or lived in the United Kingdom or Ireland will tell you that if you are having a bad day (or even a good one), the first thing someone does is offer you a cup of tea. It is the go-to comfort drink.
You come home from work, and you have kids to take care of, dogs to walk, dinner to prepare, chores to do, school functions to attend, and on top of that, you need to find time to go to the gym. Before you move into the second part of your day, take a few minutes for yourself while you shift from work mode to mom or dad mode, and sit down with a cup of tea. Below are just a few types of tea to consider.
A Few Popular and Healthy Choices
Chamomile has a sweet, slightly apple taste, and may not even require sweetening. It is well known for its soothing qualities. It contains antioxidants, which help fight disease. Chamomile also has properties that can aid digestion.
Green tea, which contains more antioxidants than any other type of tea, has also been found to lower blood pressure, and help the body burn fat. It does contain caffeine, so if any caffeine in the evening keeps you awake, it's best to have your green tea earlier in the day and drink a less stimulating type in the evening.
If you prefer something a little more exotic, Darjeeling tea is a good choice. It has been found to strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol, and help maintain heart health. Like all black teas, it contains caffeine, so that is something to consider if you think it will keep you awake. However, if you need a little boost to get through the rest of your day, it could be a good choice.
If you like your tea to have a light, fruity flavor, there are plenty of fruit-flavored teas like raspberry, orange pekoe, peach, and many more. These often have enough flavor that you do not need sweetener.
If you like your tea extra sweet, you can add a bit of sugar, sweetener, or honey. Lemon can also be a good complement, particularly to stronger, less sweet flavors of tea.
Enjoyable Hot or Cold
A cup of hot tea sounds great in the winter, but what about the summer? Any tea can easily be made into iced tea. Just brew it as you normally would, and then pour it over a tall cup of ice. You can do this and keep some in the refrigerator so it is ready to go if you want to take it to the gym or anywhere instead of plain water or an energy or juice drink.
For hard-core coffee drinkers, a cup of tea is a nice change of pace for the evening. Even the best coffees will likely provide more stimulation than you need after a long day. So next time you are buying your favorite gourmet specialty coffee or espresso, take a look at their selection of teas. If you are not sure what kind you like, see if they sell packages of assorted flavors so that you can try a variety to find out which ones you prefer.
Tea has been around for centuries for good reason. It has soothing and healing attributes. If you think you do not like tea, you probably just have yet to find the right flavor. Anyone who has ever visited or lived in the United Kingdom or Ireland will tell you that if you are having a bad day (or even a good one), the first thing someone does is offer you a cup of tea. It is the go-to comfort drink.
You come home from work, and you have kids to take care of, dogs to walk, dinner to prepare, chores to do, school functions to attend, and on top of that, you need to find time to go to the gym. Before you move into the second part of your day, take a few minutes for yourself while you shift from work mode to mom or dad mode, and sit down with a cup of tea. Below are just a few types of tea to consider.
A Few Popular and Healthy Choices
Chamomile has a sweet, slightly apple taste, and may not even require sweetening. It is well known for its soothing qualities. It contains antioxidants, which help fight disease. Chamomile also has properties that can aid digestion.
Green tea, which contains more antioxidants than any other type of tea, has also been found to lower blood pressure, and help the body burn fat. It does contain caffeine, so if any caffeine in the evening keeps you awake, it's best to have your green tea earlier in the day and drink a less stimulating type in the evening.
If you prefer something a little more exotic, Darjeeling tea is a good choice. It has been found to strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol, and help maintain heart health. Like all black teas, it contains caffeine, so that is something to consider if you think it will keep you awake. However, if you need a little boost to get through the rest of your day, it could be a good choice.
If you like your tea to have a light, fruity flavor, there are plenty of fruit-flavored teas like raspberry, orange pekoe, peach, and many more. These often have enough flavor that you do not need sweetener.
If you like your tea extra sweet, you can add a bit of sugar, sweetener, or honey. Lemon can also be a good complement, particularly to stronger, less sweet flavors of tea.
Enjoyable Hot or Cold
A cup of hot tea sounds great in the winter, but what about the summer? Any tea can easily be made into iced tea. Just brew it as you normally would, and then pour it over a tall cup of ice. You can do this and keep some in the refrigerator so it is ready to go if you want to take it to the gym or anywhere instead of plain water or an energy or juice drink.
For hard-core coffee drinkers, a cup of tea is a nice change of pace for the evening. Even the best coffees will likely provide more stimulation than you need after a long day. So next time you are buying your favorite gourmet specialty coffee or espresso, take a look at their selection of teas. If you are not sure what kind you like, see if they sell packages of assorted flavors so that you can try a variety to find out which ones you prefer.
J. Martinez is the owner of J. Martinez & Company Fine
Coffees, selling gourmet estate and single-origin coffees from all over
the world, including Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee and Hawaii Kona Coffee. Learn more about Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee at http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com/specialty-coffee-espresso-blue-mountain/jamaica-blue-mountain-coffee.html
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