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There are so many reasons beyond "it calms me down". So non and devoted tea drinkers, I give you a list full of reasons that you should drink tea and if you already do so, continue.
I know that I said there are more reasons to drink tea than "it calms you down", but for me, this is the main reason I drink it. I've struggled with anxiety all of my life and I can confirm that for me, tea helps me to calm down when I'm anxious. To me, a warm cup of tea is like a hug from someone that you love.
When people think of tea, they think of a bland, boring, tasteless drink but that is simply not true. There's so many flavors of tea out there and so many ways to personalize it to make it your signature. There's black tea, like Earl Grey that has a slightly bitter taste and I'm actually having a cup now as I write this. There's fruity tea such as Black Cherry, Peach, Wild Berry, Orange Spice, and so many more. Tea can also come in seasonal flavors, such as Caramel Apple Spice, Pumpkin Spice, and Peppermint. Tea can also be made with sugar, lemon juices, honey, no sugar, etc. The possibilities are endless.
Everyone can agree that coffee takes much more time to make and is overall more expensive. Unless you're willing to fork over a lot of cash for a good coffee maker, you'll have to go buy it from somewhere like Starbucks. Tea is cheaper and much easier to make. If you don't have a kettle, you can pop it in the microwave for a few minutes instead. Although, if you go to the UK, I do not recommend putting your tea in the microwave unless you want to severely offend someone.
Unlike coffee, tea won't give you bad breath. It has also been shown that black tea can prevent tooth decay by destroying the acids that cause it.
Unlike coffee and sodas, which are high in calories and sugar, tea is relatively low in calories. A cup of brewed black tea is only 2.4 calories. Of course, this all depends on what you put into your tea, which can increase the amount of calories.
While less than coffee or soda, tea does contain caffeine. You needn't worry about not getting your daily caffeine in if you switch from coffee to tea. There are also caffeine free options for those who are trying to cut down on their caffeine intake.
Keeping hydrated is essential to maintaining personal health. Tea can help keep you hydrated as it is essentially water. Tea won't dry you out and keep you thirsty like coffee or soda does.
Many studies out there have found a correlation between lower chances of heart attacks and strokes with people who drank tea.
I can actually confirm this one. I started drinking green tea and noticed that combined with exercise and a healthy diet, my weight was getting lower. I have a cup of green tea at the end of every day because of this.
Not only is tea good for you, but it's also trendy. Many people talk about "spilling tea" nowadays and say the tea is "hot". How about we stop spilling tea and start drinking it instead?
One of my favorite things about Starbucks is when they bring out their red cups and seasonal drinks to help spread a little more love and happiness during the holiday season. The number of times I go to Starbucks drastically rises during the winter because I'm always determined to try all the drinks they have to offer. These are the seasonal coffees, lattes, and iced drinks you should order from Starbucks this holiday season.
This drink has sugar, spice, and everything nice with an extra hint of caramel.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... or in your coffee cup.
Even if you're not one for eggnog, you may want to check out this delicious latte.
Who doesn't love a gingerbread cookie around Christmas?
A cold drink on a cold day may seem unpleasant, but peppermint is always refreshing when winter is in the air.
Iced-Toasted may seem like an oxymoron, but I can promise this drink will leave you feeling full of holiday joy.
This latte is the newest seasonal drink Starbucks added to their menu this season. The Juniper Latte is said to have a pine-like taste, making it the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold day when you're sitting next to a pine tree.
First things first, coffee.
GiphyLet's face it, getting the day started without coffee is pretty close to impossible.
Lots and lost of it.
GiphyWhen it comes to how much coffee you can consume in a day, the limit does not exist.
Any type of coffee.
GiphyCoffee is perfect at both temperatures and it's never too cold for iced coffee and you know it.
It's what makes us sane.
GiphyIt's probably thing only thing keeping you from losing your mind on that rude customer.
It's perfect in all it's shapes.
GiphyLattes, espresso, frappuccino; it doesn't matter because it's perfect in all it's shapes and sizes and we love them all.
It's joy in a cup.
GiphyCoffee is just a cup of happiness and you can't be happy without it.
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