Struggling to focus during a meeting? Make a pot of black tea!

Wake up on the wrong side of the bed and want to yell at everyone? Drink passionflower tea!

Can’t focus on your normal responsibilities? Sip some peppermint or green tea!

There is a tea for just about every occasion. Not only does tea take only a few minutes to brew, but it is also a great alternative to coffee and soda. More than that, many tea varieties contain potentially beneficial medicinal properties.

Keep reading and discover the herbal tea that is right for your mood.

An Herbal Tea For Every Mood

Herbal teas are exactly what they sound like: Herbs bought from a brand like Mountain Rose Herbs that you steep in hot or boiling water for as long as you prefer (steep longer for a stronger cup), then sip it the early morning, during a meeting, or before bed.

Which herb you choose matters, however. Each plant has unique properties that make it more or less ideal for your current mood, depending on the situation, which you’ll see below.

Low Energy

Black tea is a good source of natural caffeine with up to 90 mg per 8 oz cup. This is about half that of a cup of coffee, so it is a much better choice than coffee while still providing that boost of energy you look for throughout the day. Moreover, the stronger taste of black tea is also satisfying if you’re a fan of taking your coffee black.

Too Much Energy

Just like low energy can ruin your morning, too much energy can lead to a bad night’s rest and thus leads to another bad morning. For sleep support, try lavender and chamomile tea. Research has shown that both herbs contain compounds that help to regulate nervous system responses to provide a sense of calm and relaxation.  

Anger, Stress, And Anxiety

Passionflower is a flowering plant that only blooms for a single day each year. While the bloom is particularly beautiful, the rest of the plant deserves attention too. Inside the root, leaves, and stem are potentially beneficial medicinal compounds that support a healthy response to stress, frustration, and anxiety without impairing normal cognitive functions.

Brain Fog

Green tea contains L-theanine, caffeine, and a compound known as epigallocatechin gallate that when taken together may support a healthy attention span, memory, and a lower risk of being distracted, according to research.

Water

Sometimes your mood is just the result of dehydration. The brain is about 75% water and researchers suggest that when you aren’t properly hydrated you suffer from impaired memory, motor skills, and fatigue. So if you don’t have tea handy, consider a glass or three of water and see if that doesn’t put your mind and body straight.

A Word About Quality Tea

Not all herbs come from quality farms. Plants will absorb synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or industrial waste found in nearby areas that leak into the soil. Remember, what is sprayed onto the plant or added to the soil can end up in your hot cup of tea.

So if you’re looking for the healthiest tea possible, check out Mountain Rose Herbs, or other popular brands like Red Rose, Stach, Tazo, or Twinings. Each brand’s offerings can taste a little different depending on the region or the species of herb, so experimentation is encouraged.  

Feel free to to mix different teas together to experience a unique flavor combination or to gain a certain potential medicinal effect. Buying loose leaf tea is best for this if you want to control how strong your tea will be. But you can also put multiple tea bags together in the same cup if you prefer a stronger drink. Tea is generally considered safe to drink a few times a day; however, as with all things, moderation may be key if you’re drinking tea for a medicinal effect.