Drink and calm down: 5 best teas for stress
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Help calm nerves not only herbal decoctions – some varieties of green tea and oolong act as natural antidepressants.
Each cup of tea contains 25 to 100 mg of caffeine. For comparison: a portion of Energy contains 65 mg of caffeine, a bottle of Coca-Cola has 30 mg, instant coffee has 30 to 150 mg, and a cup of Americano contains 80 to 160 mg of caffeine. So if you need to relax, overcome insomnia or reduce stress, black and green tea should be consumed with caution. However, there are some types of tea that help to calm down no worse than a dose of valerian. And, of course, we all know about the wonderful relaxation properties of herbal tea. We have selected the tastiest and best – put the kettle on!
Tak Hong Pao
Another name for this tea is Big Red Robe. It is a highly fermented oolong tea that has the ability to quickly relieve nervous tension, relax and calm down.
Milk Oolong
The stronger the tea is subjected to the fermentation process, the less caffeine remains in its leaves and the less it irritates the nervous system. Oolong is one of the most strongly fermented types of tea, and milk oolong is probably the champion in speed of relaxation and relief of irritation. If you've had a rough day, a cup of milky oolong is just what you need.
Jasmine green tea
Jasmine is a natural antidepressant that helps release endorphins, neutralizes the stress hormone cortisol, and helps relieve tension and fatigue. And green tea helps to cope with headache and fatigue. This drink is especially suitable at the end of a hard day, when you need to gather yourself before the final push and then quickly relax.
Chamomile infusion
An infusion of chamomile flowers is not only useful for relieving stress: it regular consumption helps reduce blood sugar levels. If you need a remedy for insomnia, then a glass of chamomile decoction, drunk an hour or two before bedtime, is an excellent remedy. By the way, to enhance the effect, you can add some dry lavender to chamomile, which also has a relaxing effect.
Mint tea< /h3>
Peppermint leaves, their taste and aroma, act as a natural antidepressant: they improve the emotional background, relieve stress, calm and relax. And the aroma of mint tea reduces appetite, so if you want to lose extra weight, drink a cup of mint decoction before dinner or at least just put a cup with an aromatic drink on the table.
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