“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
10 Reasons Why Drinking Tea is a Great Idea
- Promotes relaxation: Drinking tea can help reduce stress and promote relaxation due to its calming properties.
- Boosts immune system: Tea contains antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that can boost your immune system and help fight off infections.
- Enhances mental alertness: The caffeine content in tea can help increase mental alertness and improve concentration.
- Reduces risk of chronic diseases: Studies have shown that regular tea consumption can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.
- Hydrating: Drinking tea can help keep you hydrated throughout the day, especially if you choose non-caffeinated varieties.
- Improves digestion: Certain types of tea, like ginger tea, can help improve digestion and reduce symptoms of nausea and bloating.
- Supports weight loss: Drinking tea, especially green tea, can help support weight loss by boosting metabolism and promoting fat burning.
- Promotes healthy skin: The antioxidants in tea can help protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals, promoting healthy, youthful-looking skin.
- Lowers risk of cognitive decline: Studies have shown that regular tea consumption may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and improve brain function.
- Variety of flavors: Tea comes in a wide variety of flavors and blends, making it a fun and enjoyable way to stay hydrated and reap the many health benefits.
Tea is comforting to the body, tastes great and provides a more gentle energy boost than coffee.
I do a matcha ceremony in the morning and drink a variety of loose leaf teas throughout the morning.
Benefits
- Tastes great
- Nice energy boost
- Helps with digestion
- Great hydration during a fast
Shopping List
Loose Leaf Tea Strainer – works well with any mug or coffee cup
Electric Kettle – an absolute must!
My favorite Matcha (amazing price for a high grade Japanese matcha in a nice quantity!)
Great Matcha set – I’ve purchased this many times and everyone loves it
Some of My Favorites