So, it's that time of the year once again. You're tired, no make that exhausted and can't seem to catch a break. There's no time for napping because it's finals week and if you're anything like me, you waited to the last very moment to study. You dread the all nighter, or all nighters, you're going to have to pull to make sure you get it all done. While nothing can ever really lessen the blow of finals week, I've found that a nice cup of tea always gives me a least a few moments of bliss. Here's a list of the ten teas I drink depending on my mood during the most dreaded week of our college careers.
1. Peppermint Tea
Staying up all night tends to make me nauseous. Drinking peppermint tea can help reduce this feeling and also soothe mild cold symptoms, so you can power through the week.
2. Black Tea
Black tea is my go to drink. With all the pollen in Gainesville, I sometimes have trouble with my asthma. This tea helps reduce wheezing and trouble breathing.
3. Chai Tea
The best protector against the common cold, which I always tend to get during the busiest time of the year. Settle down with a nice cup of chai tea when you're feeling sick.
4. Lemon Ginger Tea
Another great tea that helps with nausea. This is perfect for when your stomach isn't feeling too well from all the fast food you ate while studying.
5. Orange Peel Tea
The ultimate vitamin C and immune system booster. It's also super easy to make with left over orange peels.
6. Echinacea Tea
Echinacea tea is said to reduce spots of inflammation in the joints and can also ward off the common cold. Great for when your hands cramps from all that research paper writing!
7. Rose Tea
A cup of rose tea has a very interesting taste, but it's perfect detoxing your body after a long week.
8. Green Tea
Need to cram for a huge test? Waited till last minute to study? Drink some green tea, which improves memory so you can absorb all that final exam material.
9. Lavender Tea
Finals week can be, obviously, very stressful. With all this stress, we're at risk for developing ulcers. Lavender tea can soothe our overworked minds while healing ulcers, and preventing new ones.
10. Chamomile Tea
The perfect cup of tea to relax you before the final, or to help you sleep when the week is all over.