How to Choose the Right Tea for You

There you are. Happily chatting away endlessly at the ear of your boss. Your boss is clearly irritated but you just can’t seem to notice it. You go on and on about that amazing sale you had about 6 months ago and for some reason, you can’t stop talking. Now, usually, any normal boss would have kicked you out and fired you. But this boss is your friend and she’s too friendly to do that. So she just stands there, pretending to listen. But she probably understands that you’ve had too much coffee to drink again and you probably finished all the coffee syrups in your tiny apartment.

Yes, it’s time to cut back on your coffee and start drinking something else. Give your boss a break and instead of taking several cups of coffee in the morning, gulp down tea instead.

Tea is definitely a much healthier type of drink for mornings. However, because of the variety of tea leaves and beverages that you can make, you might not know which type of tea will be perfect for you.

Here’s how you can choose the right tea drink for you and how you can finally start controlling your energies again.

There are 4 main types of tea.

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Black tea is made with tea leaves that have been fermented. If you really need to get your mind working for the day without drowning yourself in coffee, this is your perfect alternative. Black tea is usually the basis of flavored tea beverages, including chai. If you have many friends that smoke, drinking black tea can help protect your lungs. It also helps to prevent stroke.

Green tea, on the other hand, is made by steaming tea leaves. One of the healthiest types of tea, Green tea can prevent clogged arteries, burn fat, counteract any oxidative stress in your brain and even reduce your risk to neurological disorders. It also helps to improve cholesterol levels. Unlike black tea, it doesn’t have as much caffeine. Because of its natural and grassy flavor, Green tea is best for those who need to relieve stress.

As a rare type of tea, White tea has developed a lot of curiosities among those who love to drink tea. It can only be picked a few weeks in a year so its supply is rare and the process of its leaves is kept a secret. Among the types of tea, White tea is also the one with less caffeine. However, it is also the one that provides the most antioxidants. Because of its light flavor, White tea is best drunk by those who want to feel refreshed and healthy.

Oolong, on the other hand, is a cross between green and black tea. The name itself means Black Dragon and it is highly known for its positive effects on your digestive system. Oolong tea can also help some people to lose weight. This kind of tea is best for those who just want to quench their thirst and try something new.

Cut back on coffee and try tea this time around. Better yet, invite your boss so you both can stop drinking too much coffee for one day.