When To Drink What Tea And Why

No matter what mood you're in or what you're doing, there's always room for tea. The health benefits that come with drinking tea can wake us up, influence our performance, burn fat during a meal, and put us to sleep. Thanks to the wide variety of teas on the market, there's a type of tea for everything.

Next time you head to your local supermarket to buy tea, take note of which herbs are included in your favorite blend. Each herb will benefits your body in a different way. After doing so, you'll have the ability to plan your day with a cup in hand every hour.

Sound like a lot of work? Don't worry, we've already done it for you. Take a look at our suggestions on when to drink what tea and why.

Sometimes, forcing ourselves to go to the gym can be a mental battle. Luckily, the volatile oils in Fennel are often used to balance mood swings, allowing them to stabilize your train of thought and prevent your pre-gym mental struggle. Balance your body and get going with a cup of fennel tea. In general, this tea will help get your thoughts in order, helping you think more clearly.

Ginseng is a root grown mainly in Asia and North America. For over 2,000 years, the ginsensides and saponins in this herb have been used to increase focus and concentration. Chug a cup of Ginseng tea once your work day begins, and get focused.

There are many health benefits that come with drinking Green tea, and its aid in weight loss is no exception. Green tea is filled with catechins, which boosts your metabolism and speeds up the burning of fats. Drink a cup of green tea with dinner and avoid the dreadful "food coma."

Hibiscus tea contains flavonoids that reduce the absorption of fats. If you sip on a cup after dinner, your body won't be so quick to cling to the unwanted fats from your hearty meal.

Looking for a unique way to combat your mid-day slump? The taste alone will get you into gear, but Licorice is also a tonic for the adrenals, allowing it to produce a healthy increase in energy. 

Thanks to its countless health benefits, Matcha has taken the tea world by storm. According to Match Source (or the holy grail of everything Matcha), some morning Matcha will boost your metabolism, lower cholesterol, relax your body, and enhance your mood. Sounds like a suitable way to start you day, if you ask us.

Oolong tea contains both caffeine and theophylline — two components that will work marvelously together throughout your lunch break. When they work as a team, they boost your metabolism, which burns fat. Simultaneously enjoy your lunch and burn calories by drinking Oolong tea on your break.

Once the workday has finally ended, your body needs to settle down and recover from the mayhem. According to New York University's Langone Medical Center, Peppermint tea eases discomfort of indigestion and relaxes stomach muscles. Not only does peppermint taste delightful, it also soothes your body and settles your insides.

Schizandra isn't as common as other teas, but that doesn't mean it isn't as beneficial for your body. Schizandra tea stimulates the enzymes in the liver and kicks your body into gear, detoxing your system and giving you energy with every sip. Forget enjoying coffee with breakfast; Schizandra tea does the same thing. One cup of this magic stuff will get you through the day.

Celestial Seasons "Sleepytime Tea" is the ultimate pre-sleep herbal mixture. This tea includes lemongrass, spearmint, linden flowers, and chamomile — a plethora of ingredients that will knock you out in minutes.