How to Choose Your Superstar Tea Blendđ
An iced blend to cool off and push through the afternoon at Rachelâs home and workspace
Hi tea lovers!
Itâs springtime! Thereâs no time like the present to dive into the beautiful world of organic handmade herbal tea if youâre a newbie, or to add a new tea to your existing collection. Determining which new tea to invite into your life and palate can be a bit intimidating for some, so here are three quick tips to consider to help you to choose the best tea thatâs right for you and your needs.
Three Essential Tea Elements to Consider When Choosing the Tea Thatâs Right for You
đFlavor - What flavors are you looking for in your cup? Deciding whether you're feeling fruity, in need of an earthy energy, or maybe a bit a blend thatâs a bit more mellow is an important factor in choosing a tea you'll enjoy drinking. One thing that Iâve found is this: a super healthy and beneficial tea full of vitamins and minerals is fantastic, but not if you donât like the taste and are unlikely to reach for it when you are brewing your cup. This brings us to our next point âââ>
đ§đžââď¸ Benefits - Are you looking to supplement your daily wellness practices? Are there certain beneits that could helpo you with your goals? Consider whether you need digestive support, or maybe a little help winding down before bed, or perhaps youâre looking to help along a lifestyle change that can bring about better personal health outcomes for yourself. Organic handmade herbal tea can help in soooo many different ways - as guided by your own research and the advice of your trusted healthcare practitioner, of course ;) Benefits are a great consideration, but certainly not the only one, and thereâs another point to consider as youâre planning where a new herbal tea can fit into your day to day life. Lastly, you should considerâŚ..
đRoutine - When do you think you'll most enjoy your tea? Are you feeling hot, or icy cold cool as if an iced tea would hit the spot? Are you looking to taper down from coffee in your mornings or afternoon? Or perhaps a bit of pep in your step for your evening run or your meetings that creep into the evening hours. If you're looking for a tea to perk up in the morning, caffeinated blends may be your go-to. Conversely, if your tea will be the anchor in your nighttime ritual, it can be best to choose a non-caffeinated blend to help you ease into your evenings. Many handmade teas (such as all of them offered by ATC) also boast aromatherapeutic or medicinal properties that can also help you determine when the best time is to drink them, and so itâs always best to delve into the teaâs description to learn the most about what it can do for your rituals and routines.
A Closing Note
Of course, the best decider for your new tea will be you! These are just guidelines and above all else, choose the tea that speaks to you. The best way to know what's right for you is to try it, report back, and of course, trust your gut and the way that the tea makes you feel.
If youâd like to delve deeper into what Adornleaf Tea Co. has to offer, visit our Shop page as well as past posts on the blog for more information on each offering. Happy brewing, tea lovers!
Until next time,
Rachel