'The first question when choosing a tea is, 'What does my body need right now?' It may be a few moments of calm, deeper, more restful sleep, a bit of rejuvenating energy or even an emotional, joyful uplift,' says Kluge.
Not to worry, though-Kluge has tips for that. There are so many different kinds of tea that it can feel overwhelming to pick one. She gave us the scoop on how to get started with tea, the most relaxing teas and more. She has a master's of science degree in herbal medicine and writes a blog called Ginger Tonic Botanicals.
To learn more, we spoke with the herbal educator for Pukka Herbs, Lindsay Kluge, M.S., CNS, LDN. And is there anything as universally relaxing as a nice hot cup of tea? Whether it's to quell an afternoon slump or to prep your mind and body for sleep, there's a tea for that. The important part is keeping stress in check, so having ways to relax and unwind in your back pocket can be helpful. That said, too much stress can have some negative effects on your health. Some stress in everyday life is normal and, in some cases, unavoidable.
