How do your morning rituals set the tone for your day? Whether you’re rushing out the door or savoring a quiet moment before the world wakes up, your first sip of the day can make all the difference. For tea lovers like us, there’s nothing quite like starting your morning with a warm cup that’s as nourishing as it is comforting. Choosing the best tea to drink in the morning can significantly influence your mood, energy levels, and overall mindset. While coffee has long been the go-to choice for an instant caffeine boost, tea enthusiasts understand the unmatched comfort, variety, and proven benefits that come with starting the day with a warm cup of tea.
Tea offers a harmonious balance between physical rejuvenation and mental clarity, making it the perfect morning beverage. Its vast array of flavors and health benefits caters to diverse preferences and needs. Whether you're searching for the best tea for energy, a healthy morning tea to fuel your goals, or a soothing caffeine-free morning tea to ease into your day, there’s a perfect brew waiting for you.
Why Tea is the Perfect Morning Beverage
Tea is a fantastic way to kickstart your day, offering a range of benefits that make it the ideal morning drink:
- Gentle Energy Boost: Unlike coffee, tea provides sustained energy without the jitters, thanks to its balanced caffeine content.
- Promotes Relaxation and Focus: Natural compounds like L-theanine help calm your mind while improving concentration.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Varieties like green tea and herbal blends are packed with antioxidants, supporting overall health and vitality.
- Versatility for Every Need: Whether you’re after an energizing start, digestive support, or a soothing ritual, there’s a tea tailored to your morning goals.
At Nepal Tea Collective, black tea is our go-to for its robust flavor and energy-boosting properties. A cup of black tea delivers just the right amount of caffeine to keep you energized throughout your day without the afternoon crash. It's a perfect companion for busy mornings, offering sustained energy and focus.
But black tea isn’t the only option. In this guide, we’ll explore a variety of teas, from light caffeine options to caffeine-free blends. This will help you find the best tea to drink in the morning, tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
Let’s dive in!
1. Tea for Morning Energy without the Jitters: Black Tea
If you’re looking for a strong, robust, yet naturally sweet morning tea, with a full-bodied flavor, black tea is a classic choice. Black tea has a higher level of caffeine content compared to other teas and delivers the energy boost you need to kickstart your day. It provides the perfect balance of energy and focus without the afternoon crash and jitters that coffee often brings. Unlike coffee, black tea delivers sustained energy, keeping you alert and productive throughout the day.
Our Kanchanjangha Noir and Everest Black are popular picks and loved for their bold flavors, health-benefiting qualities, and, of course, if you like your tea with an extra bit of caffeine in it. If you prefer a mild spice kick in your morning cup, Nepali Breakfast is the perfect chai tea blend, served warm or cold.
Why it’s great: Black tea contains about 47 to 90 mg of caffeine per cup, offering a substantial but steady energy boost.
When to drink it: Best for those who enjoy a strong flavor and need morning motivation. Pair it with a light breakfast or enjoy it on its own.
Explore more energizing morning tea options here.
2. Best Tea for Mental Clarity in the Morning: Green Tea
If you prefer a more subtle start to your morning, green tea is the perfect companion. Renowned for its delicate flavor and lower caffeine content, it offers just enough energy to wake you up without overstimulating your system. What sets green tea apart is its unique combination of caffeine and L-theanine, an amino acid that fosters calmness while enhancing focus. This synergy creates a smooth, sustained energy that keeps you centered and ready to take on the day.
Why it’s great: Green tea, with about 20 to 45 mg of caffeine per cup, provides a gentle energy boost all while, supporting mental clarity. Rich in antioxidants like catechins, it promotes well-being in various ways, from enhancing gut health to sharpening focus.
When to drink it: It is ideal for people who want a lighter, more refreshing cup of tea in the morning. It’s also a great digestive aid if you drink green tea on an empty stomach.
Farmer’s Green Tea is one of the most loved green teas from our collection, due to its mild floral flavors and deceiving characteristics of a white tea. If you find Green Teas a bit bland, we have Mystique Mélange, a green tea blend that will surprise your taste buds with refreshing citrusy flavors.
Whether you’re looking to ease into your morning or enjoy a refreshing pick-me-up, green tea is a versatile choice that fits seamlessly into any routine.
3. Caffeine-Free Teas to Start Your Day Calmly: Herbal Tea
Not a fan of caffeine? No problem! Herbal teas are the perfect choice for when you want a peaceful, caffeine-free morning. They’re gentle on the stomach, relaxing, and offer a range of health benefits. Plus, you can sip on them guilt-free, as many herbal teas are rich in antioxidants, support digestion, have anti-inflammatory properties, and other health boosting components that provide a soothing morning ritual.
Organic Lemongrass: Refreshing and Digestive
Organic Lemongrass is a vibrant choice for a caffeine-free start to your day. Its naturally citrusy flavor energizes the senses, and benefits of lemongrass range from supporting digestion and reducing bloating.
Packed with antioxidants and soothing properties, this tea promotes digestive health and provides a refreshing kick without any caffeine. Its bright flavor sets a cheerful tone for the day and is perfect for sipping on an empty stomach or after a light breakfast.
Kathmandu Cosmos Decaf: Smooth and Spicy
Kathmandu Cosmos Decaf is a masterfully crafted blend for those who love the boldness of black tea but want to skip the caffeine. With its rich and smooth flavors of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, orange and lemongrass, it is perfect for anyone who enjoys the comforting depth of tea without the stimulant effect.
Herbal teas offer a wide variety of benefits and flavors, catering to your need for calmness, digestion, and more. Thus, herbal teas are one of the best caffeine-free beverages to drink in the morning.
Ready to explore these soothing options? Discover your perfect herbal tea here.
Best Tea to Drink on an Empty Stomach
If you’re drinking a warm cup of tea in the morning, it will most definitely be on an empty stomach. Drinking tea on an empty stomach can have both benefits and drawbacks depending on the type of tea you select. Here are the best options for tea when you are sipping your morning cup of tea on an empty stomach:
Green Tea: With mild caffeine and abundant antioxidants, green tea is gentle on your system, offering a light, energizing start to your day.
Herbal Tea: Completely caffeine-free, herbal teas are ideal for soothing your stomach and aiding digestion while delivering a refreshing and calming experience.
Highly caffeinated teas like black tea or matcha are better when paired with a breakfast spread. If you’re prone to acidity, caffeinated tea on an empty stomach might not be the best option.
Find Your Morning Cup
Choosing the best tea to drink in the morning depends on your goals and preferences. Whether you need the bold energy of black tea, the gentle boost of green tea, or the soothing properties of herbal blends, there’s a tea for every palate and purpose. Experiment with different options to discover what energizes and inspires you the most. As you explore these teas, remember that the quality of your tea makes all the difference.
At Nepal Tea Collective, we’re passionate about bringing you high-quality, sustainably sourced teas from the lush landscapes of Nepal. Start your mornings with our premium selection, and elevate your tea experience with every cup you drink.
Pro Tip: No matter your choice, brewing your tea right can elevate the experience. Here are detailed blogs on how to brew Black Tea, Green Tea and Herbal Tea the right way and enjoy every sip!
About the Author
Nishchal Banskota is the founder of Nepal Tea Collective, dedicated to offering the finest Nepali teas to tea lovers, all around the world. With years of experience in the tea industry, Nishchal is passionate about sharing the culture and craftsmanship of Nepali tea with the global tea industry. Learn more about Nepal Tea Collective and explore a variety of award-winning teas that bring you closer to the heart of Nepal.
