10/20/21

When is the best time to drink green tea?

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If, like us, you are convinced that green tea is as tasty as it is good for your well-being and health, you will be tempted to drink it throughout the day. Is this a good idea? Are there certain times that are more recommended than others: in the morning, on an empty stomach, after a meal? Is it better to drink green tea during the day than before going to sleep or at bedtime? Does green tea really have an impact on sleep? We explain it all to you! 

 

 

Why is it recommended to drink green tea on an empty stomach in the morning?

 

"You should drink water as soon as you wake up": this is a sentence that we have heard over and over again. And it makes sense. After a good night's sleep, our bodies have not been hydrated for several hours. Just like after a good sports session, it is important to rehydrate the "lymphatic system", which is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Drinking in the morning also makes it easier to wake up. By drinking, we wake up our stomachs... and therefore our brains. If drinking a large glass of water on an empty stomach is sometimes unpleasant, the trick is to replace the water with a cup of your favourite green tea. It's a great way to combine business with pleasure!

 

 

Which green tea should I drink for breakfast?

 

 

Amongst the green teas likely to make you forget your warm duvet and your soft pillow, we can't recommend you better than the Kusmi range (because they are organic, flavoured and packaged in France in an eco-responsible way). And there's something for everyone: organic ginger-lemon green tea, mint green tea, jasmine green tea, genmaicha green tea with grilled rice, green tea-mate-lemon for "Breakfast at the Elysée", or green tea-mate-citrus for "Lovely Morning". It's up to you to reinvent and shake up your morning routine!

 

 

Which green tea should be drunk after meals?

 

At Kusmi, we drink green tea mainly after meals because of its beneficial effects on digestion. One to two cups of green tea after a meal will reduce intestinal discomfort, bloating and eliminate toxins. The best possible combination is green tea with mint, as mint is known to facilitate digestion and soothe cramps linked to the digestive system.

 

 

Can you drink green tea during your working day?

 

 

Yes, it is a very good idea to take tea breaks at the office. Unlike coffee, which is a stimulant, tea is a stimulant. Its action is more gentle, but longer lasting. Released progressively into the body over a period of 6 hours, theine boosts concentration and our ability to memorise. The green teas with the highest theine content are Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro and Tencha. Combined with ginger or lemon, a boost is guaranteed! Another molecule present in tea, L-theanine, is said to have the power to soothe us. This natural active ingredient is known to promote relaxation and alleviate symptoms of anxiety. With few or no calories, green tea can also be used to calm hunger pangs and limit snacking.

Yes, it is a very good idea to take tea breaks in the office. Unlike coffee, which is a stimulant, tea is a stimulant. Its action is more gentle, but longer lasting. Released progressively into the body over a period of 6 hours, theine boosts concentration and our ability to memorise. The green teas with the highest theine content are Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro and Tencha. Combined with ginger or lemon, a boost is guaranteed! Another molecule present in tea, L-theanine, is said to have the power to soothe us. This natural active ingredient is known to promote relaxation and alleviate symptoms of anxiety. With few or no calories, green tea can also be used to calm hunger pangs and limit snacking.

 

 

Does green tea affect sleep? Can it be consumed before going to sleep?

 

Yes and no, and above all "it depends". The effect of caffeine on the body is different for everyone. The stimulation felt, the rate of absorption of caffeine, and its tolerance varies from one person to another. Some people will say that it is impossible to fall asleep after drinking a cup of green tea in the evening, if they have consumed green tea after 5 p.m., that green tea causes insomnia... while others will sleep like babies.

 

 

Why does green tea prevent sleep?

Yes, because of the presence of theine/caffeine, which can interfere with sleep. Although it was thought for a while that this was not the case, theine and caffeine are the same molecule. The difference between the two hot drinks - the most consumed in the world - is that coffee contains much more caffeine: three to four times more than in a cup of tea. This explains the exciting effect of coffee and the merely stimulating effect of tea. Theine is present in tea leaves and is released when they are immersed in hot water. This is why sensitive people should avoid drinking tea after a certain time, to avoid the risk of insomnia...

 

 

Which tea should be drunk before going to sleep or at bedtime?

 

If you are sensitive to theine, we advise you to opt for white tea at the end of the day, which contains less theine. Another possibility is to choose "red tea" or rooibos. It contains no theine, and for good reason: it is not made from tea leaves, but from a bush called "rooibos bush", which belongs to the legume family. The last option is to use herbal teas without caffeine in the evening, made from beneficial plants. Some anti-stress herbal teas will even help you to calm down or fall asleep, such as BeCool with vervain and peppermint or Lovely Night, a mixture of lime and vervain. 

 

 

You can drink green tea in the evening, but you have to dethicken it

To prepare a "low theine" tea, simply brew it once for a minute, then discard the first water, which contains the most theine. You then keep the same tea (the same bag, the same tea ball...) and brew it again in new simmering water. This second infusion will then be much lighter in theine, while keeping the flavours of our favourite tea.

 

 

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