Black tea in the morning, to start the day off right
Black tea is (also) a friend of breakfast. Drinking black tea when you wake up helps rehydrate the body, after several hours of fasting. Then, it can be prepared without sugar, which makes it a healthy, natural drink. In addition, its intense and malty taste goes perfectly well with grilled toast. Some black teas, the strongest, can even please coffee lovers. If we like to drink black tea in the morning, it is finally for its stimulating effect. Thanks to the presence of theine, which is released in the body for six hours, we feel a boost of pep, which would boost our ability to concentrate and memorize. Ideal for tackling a busy morning! The most popular black tea for breakfast? Certainly the so aptly namedEnglish Breakfast !
Did you know that black tea has more theine than green tea or white tea? It is therefore perfect for breakfast or brunch to provide the energy needed for your day.
In addition, you have probably already heard this famous phrase “tea contains caffeine”. A statement that is both true and false... We'll explain!
Theine and caffeine are in fact from the same molecule but do not have the same effect on our body but both aim to wake up the body. Caffeine is exciting and immediately available in the body, while theine is stimulating and releases gradually over time. It’s up to you to choose the desired effect!
Black tea at midday, to digest lunch well
At lunch, as is the case in several countries around the world, black tea leaves can replace water and accompany savory dishes. This is for example the case of Yunnan black tea, known for pairing well with meats such as veal, chicken, duck breast or foie gras. But black tea can also be drunk at the end of a meal, instead of coffee. Rich in tannins, which are powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, black tea leaves promote good digestion. In the event of a meal that is too heavy, this is one of the good reflexes to adopt, and in the long term, it would reduce the occurrence of intestinal disorders and digestive diseases. Convinced?
Black tea in the afternoon, tea-time style
Whether at work, between two meetings, or on a day of rest, with a proper tea break, at home or in a café, we favor black tea in the afternoon. And especially teas Earl Gray and Darjeeling, which can be enjoyed accompanied by a splash of milk or a sweet treat, as the English do so well during tea time. On sunny days, consider opting for an iced black tea, perfect for a snack or to refresh yourself throughout the day. It's very simple to make, just prepare black tea, sweeten it if necessary (with honey, sugar) then cool it in a large carafe with ice cubes. Before adding, according to your tastes, citrus fruits, peaches, apricots, red fruits, ginger, mint...
Evening black tea, light and decaffeinated
If everyone is not up for black tea in the evening, it is because of the presence of theine, which gives energy, welcome during the day, but which can prevent you from falling asleep. Except that the stimulation felt, the rate of absorption of theine, and tolerance will be specific to each person. Thus, those sensitive to theine will drink black tea only at the start of the day. The others will continue to enjoy it, without feeling any discomfort when falling asleep, or just taking the precaution of preparing a lighter one. Because you can very easily reduce the presence of theine in your cup, by infusing your bag of black tea leaves for the first time. Then, we throw away the water, to make a second infusion, which will be much lighter in theine, while retaining the flavor of black tea.
Also read: Is black tea a stimulant? Does it prevent you from sleeping?
Infusions and herbal teas: another option for your evenings
Another alternative to vary the pleasures during your evenings: theinfusions, herbal teas and rooibos will also do the job very well. Caffeine-free drinks will guarantee you restful and restful sleep or deep relaxation.
The health benefits of black tea leaves
Black tea leaves have multiple benefits, starting with their stimulating and non-exciting effect. Naturally rich in caffeine and tannins, black tea will provide you with the energy you need to get through the day without getting excited. By drinking a cup of tea, you avoid the well-known peak of nervousness with a cup of coffee. Then, black tea is said to be good for digestion and promotes elimination and drainage due to the antioxidants (polyphenols) it contains. Finally, these antioxidants play a very important role in the body as they help fight against the development of certain diseases and the action of free radicals. Not bad, right?
As you will have understood, black tea can be drunk at different times of the day. It's up to you to choose the one that suits you best depending on the desired effect and your tolerance to theine. In any case, a cup of black tea offers you multiple benefits and virtues!