A Study Says L-Theanine Can Boost Calm and Focus—Try This Tea Today
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The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.
— Rumi
Good Monday morning!
Need a mental boost?
A study found that L-theanine, a natural compound in green, black, and oolong tea (Camellia sinensis), can enhance focus and calm without drowsiness.
Traditional tea ceremonies and meditation practices have long used tea for mindful clarity.
The Rumi quote emphasizes the restorative power of quieting your mind, pausing, and listening. Drinking l-theanine-rich tea can help bring a calm and focused clarity to your thoughts.
This week’s tip: When you need to refocus, sip a warm cup of tea rich in L-theanine. Find a peaceful place where you will not be disturbed and are free from distractions for 15 minutes. Ideally, your tea meditation will occur at the beginning of your day, but it can happen anytime that works best for you.
Do this every day for the entire week. This simple tea meditation is a form of mindfulness training that will help you when your stress bubbles over. It will help train you to stay focused on the present moment when your mind wanders. The brain remembers what it practices, and this mindful tea moment reminds you to focus.
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Mary Ann Rollano
Creator of Steeped Stories
One of my fav things to do is drink tea. I have a favourite cup, sometimes a pot and choose what I'm craving that moment. It brings calm and during a hectic day.