You may have noticed that drinking a cup of tea feels nurturing and comforting. This is not your imagination! Scientists have discovered that theanine, a rare amino acid found exclusively in high-quality tea produces a calming, mood-enhancing effect in the
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You may have noticed that drinking a cup of tea feels nurturing and comforting. This is not your imagination! Scientists have discovered that theanine, a rare amino acid found exclusively in high-quality tea produces a calming, mood-enhancing effect in the brain, acting as a natural anti-depressant and stress reliever.
Theanine is highly concentrated in the youngest tealeaves picked early in the growing season (especially white and green teas) since theanine is converted into catechins as the leaf matures. Therefore, tea that comes from early harvests and teas that are shade-grown contain the highest levels of theanine because the extra production of catechin is restricted. Theanine provides an elegant, gentle, sweet taste to the tealeaves.
Certain herbs have also been used for relaxation and stress-relief for millennia. For example, chamomile acts as a natural sedative and pain reliever; valerian root offers calming, sleep-inducing effects; rooibos offers soothing, stress relieving properties; and lavender is a favorite ingredient for spa treatments because of its ability to sooth and restore.
Relax and unwind with our selection of stress-relieving teas.
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You may have noticed that drinking a cup of tea feels nurturing and comforting. This is not your imagination! Scientists have discovered that theanine, a rare amino acid found exclusively in high-quality tea produces a calming, mood-enhancing effect in the brain, acting as a natural anti-depressant and stress reliever.
Theanine is highly concentrated in the youngest tealeaves picked early in the growing season (especially white and green teas) since theanine is converted into catechins as the leaf matures. Therefore, tea that comes from early harvests and teas that are shade-grown contain the highest levels of theanine because the extra production of catechin is restricted. Theanine provides an elegant, gentle, sweet taste to the tealeaves.
Certain herbs have also been used for relaxation and stress-relief for millennia. For example, chamomile acts as a natural sedative and pain reliever; valerian root offers calming, sleep-inducing effects; rooibos offers soothing, stress relieving properties; and lavender is a favorite ingredient for spa treatments because of its ability to sooth and restore.
Relax and unwind with our selection of stress-relieving teas.
You may have noticed that drinking a cup of tea feels nurturing and comforting. This is not your imagination! Scientists have discovered that theanine, a rare amino acid found exclusively in high-quality tea produces a calming, mood-enhancing effect in the
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