What Teas are Good for Energy?

In today’s world, everyone seems to be in a rush. People are short on time and short on energy. For this reason, energy drinks are becoming more and more popular. Given the popularity of tea, it is only natural that energy teas would be created.

Different Types of Energy Teas

There are many different types of energy teas that can help you if you are running low on energy. Of course, tea naturally contains some caffeine which can act as a stimulant for some people. If you are used to drinking coffee or other high caffeine beverages, you may not experience the energy boost that other tea drinkers experience.

There are also teas that are specifically designed to help improve your energy levels. These teas may contain herbs, spices or other ingredients including mate, ginseng, chai, and ashwagandha. Here are some examples of energy teas.

Mate was tremendously popular in South America. Ironically, it is actually difficult to grow the plants. It was not until the early 1900’s when the plant became widely cultivated in countries around the South American continent. It was at this point when a botanist discovered that the seeds need specific preparation in order to germinate.

The Chinese have known about ginseng and used this plant in teas for thousands of years. Only recently has this herb been a popular addition to teas produced in the West.

Chai tea has only recently become popular in the west. This spiced tea has been used for centuries by people living in India. In India, this tea is one of the most popular types of tea.

Ashwagandha is still relatively uncommon as an addition to tea in the Western world. However, this plant is used often in its native India. This plant is often referred to as Indian ginseng.

Energy Tea Ingredients

Eleuthero

Eleuthero is also related to Asian ginseng although the plant is often called Siberian ginseng. This is a relatively new additive to energy drinks and is not common in tea available in the Western world.

Teas that contain eleuthero have been shown to provide energy. In studies, eleuthero has been shown to increase endurance. Teas containing this substance may be found at a health food store or tea shop. At one time, Celestial Seasonings did sell tea online which contained the herb. The name of the tea was Fast Lane Black Tea.

Celestial Seasonings stopped producing Fast Lane Black Tea, but consumers demanded that it be brought back. In fact, fans of the energy tea wrote petitions and launched an online campaign. Eventually, the company did listen. Celestial Seasonings administration agreed to begin manufacturing the tea again. However, the company vowed that the tea would only be sold online and not in stores.

Ginseng

Teas that contain ginseng may also be an energy booster. In fact, tea containing ginseng as often given to athletes in Soviet Russia. The Soviet’s believed that this drink would give improve endurance as well as energy. Because of the popularity in Russia, the ginseng plant is referred to as Siberian ginseng.

Mate

Teas that contain mate can also help to improve your energy levels. Mate is made from the leaves of a South American tree called the Yerba-Mate tree. Mate is considered to be a stimulant and it can also help tea drinkers to lose weight. South Americans have been using it for centuries, although only recently has the substance found its way to America. Celestial Seasonings makes tea that contains Mate which is called Morning Thunder. To find out which stores in your area carry the product, go to the Celestial Seasonings website and look under the “store finder” option.

Chai Tea

Chai tea also works as a stimulant. This is black tea that is infused with different types of spices. Because the tea is made from black tea, it contains a large amount of caffeine. If you are watching your calories, you should refrain from using milk or sugar with your chai tea on a regular basis.

Ashwagandha

Tea that contains ashwagandha will also give you energy. This type of energy tea can be purchased online from companies like The Republic of Tea. Ashwagandha is often called Indian ginseng. This is because the properties of the plant are highly similar to Chinese ginseng. Get Charged Tea by The Republic Of Tea not only contains ashwagandha, but it also contains Eleuthero and Chinese ginseng.

Ashwagandha is a nightshade plant. Some people, especially those with arthritis, have sensitivity to plants in this family group. In some cases, eating foods from the nightshade family can trigger an arthritis attack. If you have had such a reaction before or if you have severe food allergies, you may want to talk to your doctor before ingesting tea that contains ashwagandha.

White Tea

Some energy teas are made from white tea. Inko’s White Energy Tea is made using white tea leaves. This tea is infused with additional caffeine as well as guarana and ginseng.

Side Effects of Energy Teas

The great majority of people are able to drink energy teas without any side effects. If you experience any negative side effects from drinking energy teas, you may wish to stop drinking that particular brand of tea. Otherwise, you may want to try another type of energy tea or give your body time to adjust to the tea. Some negative side effects can include headache, shakiness, nausea or vomiting.

If you are pregnant or nursing, you may want to avoid energy teas due to the excess caffeine and the herbs which may be contained in the tea.

Black Tea

Black tea is a terrific general tea to drink to improve your energy. If you are lagging in energy in the midafternoon, try a cup of black tea and see if your energy doesn’t improve. If you are watching your calories, add a minimal amount of sugar or milk to your tea. For a change of pace in the hot summer months, you may try pouring your black tea into a cup with ice cubes to make iced tea.

Arizona Tea

Arizona Tea also makes numerous different types of energy teas. These teas include regular and low carbohydrate versions. If you like green tea, you may want to try the green tea energy drink option or the diet green tea energy drink. If you don’t particularly like the taste of green tea, the pomegranate green tea combination is a terrific option.

Arizona also has a “Caution Energy” tea line. These teas contain quite a bit of caffeine. There is a performance option or a low carbohydrate option for those watching sugar intake. The RxEnergy or Herbal Tonic version has quite a bit of sugar and caffeine to provide energy for the tea drinkers.

Teavana also has a line of mate teas which can help energy levels. Mate teas can help energy and may even help to suppress your appetite. The mate tea comes in several different varieties including raspberry, acai, lemon, and java. To make the tea, add 1 teaspoon of the tea to a cup of boiling water.

Of course, this section has just mentioned a few of the types of energy teas available on the market. Different types of teas are introduced every day while some teas are taken off the market.

As with any type of energy product, the effectiveness of the drink depends a lot upon your particular body type and body chemistry. If you try a particular type of energy tea and it does not work for you, you may want to try another type of tea.