The 5 Best Teas For Anxiety (And How To Enjoy It Mindfully)
Relaxing with a cup of tea is the perfect way to take a break during a busy day. However, some teas are especially soothing.
If you are prone to feelings of anxiety, why not try a special blend designed to relieve stress? They come in a variety of flavors and most can be drunk any time of day.
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Tea blends for anxiety
1. Strong Stress Tea by Modest Earth
This USDA certified organic tea is made with chamomile, skullcap, passionflower, oatstraw, and lemon verbena. Taken together, these herbs calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and lift feelings of depression. The blend is free from caffeine.
The blend includes roots and stems for maximum potency, and can be drunk hot or iced. The tea induces a strong feeling of relaxation, so do not drink it if you need to remain alert. You may wish to add a sweetener or sugar.
2. Whooo Cares! Tea by Cutea
If you need a relaxing tea that won’t cause drowsiness, Whooo Cares! may be the perfect blend for you. The recipe includes mistletoe, bean peels, birch leaves, ginkgo, nettle leaves, and lemon grass.
By reducing muscle tension, the tea could help alleviate tension headaches.
The tea is packaged in 28 individual bags, so you can benefit from its stress relieving properties wherever you are. It is expensive, but the overwhelmingly positive reviews suggest that the price is justified. It is caffeine free, so won’t get in the way of a good night’s sleep.
3. Joshua Tree Organic Herbal Tea by Joshua Tree Products LLC
This caffeine-free, floral tea contains skullcap, peppermint, lemon balm, rose petals, chamomile, hibiscus, and several other relaxing plant extracts. The package contains 25 servings. It is handcrafted by the Joshua Tree team in Michigan. This blend helps the body adapt to stress.
Some reviewers say that it has improved the quality of their sleep, and even makes their dreams more pleasant. It is slightly more expensive than other similar teas on the market.
4. Be Happy Tea by Tea Tonix
Be Happy Tea contains St. John’s Wort, a natural antidepressant, plus skullcap, known for its relaxation properties. This blend will elevate your mood, calm your nervous system, and has a refreshing peachy taste. It is free from caffeine, so can it be drunk any time of the day.
You should take care with this tea if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. St. John’s Wort can interact with other medication, so ask your medical practitioner for advice if necessary.
5. Relaxing Beauty Tea by Mama Wunderbear
This tea has been blended to taste like chai tea, but it is caffeine-free and formulated to aid relaxation. It was developed by European pharmacists to help those with insomnia, anxiety, and stress. The ingredients are certified organic and grown by US farmers.
Relaxing Beauty Tea contains holy basil, which promotes skin health and prevents premature ageing. Holy basil is called the “Queen of Herbs” in Ayurvedic medicine, and is favored for its effects on the mind and body.
It also features lemon balm, which calms the nervous system, and passionflower, which helps regulate sleep patterns. The blend includes cardamom, a plant related to ginger, that can soothe an irritated digestive tract. It also increases the rate at which the body eliminates waste products.
Enjoy Tea Mindfully
The next time you enjoy a cup of tea, take a few moments to ground yourself in the present.
Savour the taste of the tea, feel the warmth on your tongue, and notice the weight of the cup. Tea is not only a flavorful drink; consuming it can be a stress-busting ritual in its own right.