As colder days arrive, our mental well-being can come under significant pressure during the dark season. Long, dark evenings and reduced sunlight can impact our mood and overall well-being. Fortunately, drinking tea offers several tips and tricks to help us stay energized and support our mental health.
Create a Personal Tea Tradition to Support Both Body and Mind
Did you know that drinking tea not only provides a delightful taste experience but also actively supports you and your mental health during the darker months?
Tea has been known and enjoyed for thousands of years, with numerous health benefits. Here are just a few:
- Tea as a Social Ritual: Historically, tea drinking has been a social activity. Sharing tea with friends or family can create strong bonds, provide opportunities for heartfelt conversations, laughter, silence, or even tears. It fosters a sense of belonging and enables face-to-face interaction, which is becoming increasingly rare in today’s online-driven communication world.
- Breaking the “I Need Something Sweet” Cycle: Anxiety or stress often triggers a craving for something sweet as a quick pick-me-up. While sweet treats might comfort us momentarily, they can quickly turn into an unhealthy habit. Savoring a delicious cup of tea can satisfy your taste buds, soothe your mind and body, and help you avoid the negative health impacts of sugary indulgences.
- Tea’s Calming Effects: Many types of tea, such as peppermint and chamomile, have natural calming properties. Drinking these teas can help you relax, alleviate tension, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and achieve inner peace.
- Creating a Calming Environment: Tea drinking is often associated with a tranquil, soothing atmosphere. The gentle bubbling of a teapot, beautifully crafted tea cups, and the delightful aromas of tea herbs all contribute to a cozy ambiance that naturally helps reduce stress and encourages relaxation.
Did you know that nearly all teas in Ly’s Garden online store are available in family packs? It’s the perfect way to stock up on your favorite winter teas at a great price to help maintain your mental well-being and that of your family during the dark season.
Tea Traditions Around the World
Different cultures have fascinating tea traditions that can also benefit mental well-being. Here are a couple of examples:
- Japanese Tea Ceremony: Known as Chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony emphasizes mindfulness and presence. Every step in the preparation and serving of tea follows a precise order, creating focus and inner peace.
- Chinese Gongfu Tea Preparation: In China, the Gongfu tea method is a long-standing tradition that involves selecting tea leaves and serving them using specialized tea sets. This practice encourages participants to focus on the tea’s taste, aroma, and color, relieving stress and fostering inner balance.
In our online store, you can find tea sets specially curated to help you get through the dark season.
Building Your Own Tea Tradition
While we may not have traditions like five o’clock tea, samovars, or Japanese and Chinese tea rituals, we can create our own. Explore, taste, and find what feels right for you. Develop your personal tea ritual, perhaps using Põhjala Teetalu’s functional tea collection. You can choose from four teas with specific purposes: two supportive herbal teas, one relaxing berry tea, and one naturally invigorating green tea. Let tea, crafted with love, support you.
Customer Reviews of Our Functional Tea Collection
“I appreciate the pure and fresh flavors of Ly’s Garden teas. My new favorite is the Good Sleep tea, which has a very calming effect before bed. I also enjoy Concentration Tea for its caffeine-free focus.”
– Anne-Mai
“The Good Sleep tea was delicious and truly enjoyable. I also liked the Mind Focus tea.”
– Merle
“Every tea lives up to its name. The green tea notes in Mind Focus tea add a gentle morning boost. I love the zing of ginger in Concentration Tea, which instantly energizes me. Mind Balance tea’s berry flavors are so unique and relaxing. Good Sleep tea has everything needed for a good night’s sleep, with its lovely lemony and minty flavor.
I wanted to reduce my caffeine intake, and I never imagined that herbal teas could provide the same or even better effects than coffee. These teas are incredible!”
– Annika
Tea Enjoyment: A Flavorful Meditation
Drinking tea is an excellent way to keep both your body and mind vibrant while supporting mental health during the long, dark season. Calming tea varieties help you relax and reduce stress, while tea traditions encourage stronger relationships.
Take time to enjoy tea and create your personal ritual to stay mentally healthy and balanced as darkness descends.