Why Talking Over Tea Creates Healthy Communication
Quality conversation with friends and family is healthy. Add in a cup cup of tea, and you’re actually adding to what you can contribute to the conversation. More than that, the particular tea used can help you focus on the discussion.
Everyone has heard that drinking tea is good for you, but many don't realize that special teas can do everything from boosting focus to burning fat. It’s wise to have a variety of teas to offer people who stop by to talk.
Tea can be an emotional trigger as well. Depending on someone's background, a particular type of tea can evoke a specific mood. Having a tea selection can help guests open up and relax. The ritual of boiling water, setting out cups, even selecting the tea can help people feel more at ease.
How Tea Can Increase Focus
Having your guests sip a cup of tea can be a welcoming experience. Of all the ways to increase focus, sipping a cup of tea can be the easiest. Take everyday Sencha (green tea) as an example. This tea contains a small to moderate dose of caffeine which can help lift fatigue without inducing any side effects.
However, the more important compound is L-Theanine or, more accurately, how it interacts with caffeine. This caffeine and L-theanine combination is found in no other food or beverage. It has been shown to significantly increase anyone's ability to focus on a given task and switch between tasks. Caffeine alone can't produce those effects.
The ritual of making tea is important, too. As far as ways to stay focused go, a ritual is necessary. You could also call it "habit" or "routine." By starting a conversation with a cup of tea, time and conversation will be further embraced.
Furthermore, drinking tea can improve your health and the health of your family and friends. It works in the short and long term. It also offers an easy habit to start.
The Health Benefits of Tea
We all know the health benefits of adequate hydration: consistent energy levels, healthy organs, mental acuity, etc. Tea is just as good for you as drinking pure water. If you or any of your guests struggle to keep up with their daily water quota, drink more tea. Due to the flavor profiles of herbal teas, many people find them easier to sip consistently. Each herbal tea also comes with a host of specific health benefits.
Once you know what the herbs are supposed to do, you can consider how relaxing the actual act of drinking tea is. Hot tea, in particular, can help calm down an anxious mood through a variety of methods. On a smaller scale than taking a hot bath, holding a warm cup can reduce stress and anxiety. By keeping calm and “warming up” with small talk and tea, everyone will focus better, regardless of tea type.
Unique Blends
Everyone has a story to tell when you are getting together with friends and family. In any case, tea can be incorporated into your visit as a means to stay hydrated as well as boost focus and willpower.
Different teas can have different effects. Chamomile tea, or any blend spiked with valerian, can promote relaxation. If drunk just before bed, this can promote restful sleep. In contrast, black and green teas contain both L-theanine and caffeine in small doses. These substances together help calm focus. Oolong tea contains the compounds mentioned above plus EGCG compounds. These compounds boost the metabolism of fat and base energy expenditure (base calories burned).
With all of these possible health benefits, choosing to serve tea when you have company will make your visit much more relaxing. Even if your guests are from far away, having something in common, as a ritual, can ground the experience. That can help them relax and open up.
