The best teas to drink in the afternoon

22 Nov Posted at 16:38h in Medicinal Teas by Chás do Mundo Mkt 1 Comment

Tea is a magical drink that provides a wide variety of benefits. However, each tea has its own specific properties, so it’s important to choose the right tea for the right time.

For example, green tea is rich in antioxidants and can help improve concentration – a good choice to drink in the morning before starting the day. Chamomile tea, on the other hand, is calming and can help you relax – a good choice to drink in the evening before bed.

If you want to know more about which teas you should drink in the morning, check out our article on the best teas to start the day. Today, however, we’ll analyse the best teas to drink at lunch, snack and dinner.

Chás revigorantes e/ou digestivos para tomar à tarde, quando o corpo está a perder energia e precisamos de um boost suave.

What are the best teas to drink in the afternoon?

After the morning, it’s ideal to opt for invigorating and/or digestive teas. Your body is losing energy, but you don’t want a boost that will jeopardise your sleep at night.

Read on to find out which teas are best for each moment.

Lunch

Lunch is an important meal that provides us with energy for the rest of the day. It’s the biggest meal of the day and the one that keeps our body going between meals.

Green tea

Green tea is rich in caffeine, which is a stimulant that can help improve focus and concentration. However, it doesn’t have as much caffeine as black tea and is more stable than coffee. Rich in antioxidants, it is known for its benefits in cholesterol control and weight loss.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus is a flower with antioxidant properties that can help protect cells from oxidative damage. High in Vitamin C, Hibiscus can help boost immunity and body energy.

Yerba Mate

Yerba Mate is a highly antioxidant herb rich in 190 active ingredients that favour the proper functioning of the body. It contains almost 100 per cent of the 24 essential vitamins and 16 minerals. It is known for its stimulating potential and for favouring the slimming process.

Find out more: Yerba Mate

Tisanes containing one or more of these ingredients are a possible alternative. Especially if you don’t like the flavour of a particular tea or want to avoid sweeteners. For example:

Green Tea Goji Berries and Açaí: Green tea, hibiscus, rose hips, apple pieces (toasted), aronia berries, goji berries, freeze-dried raspberry pieces, pomegranate flowers and natural açaí flavourings.
Blueberry and Cherry Fruit Tea: rosehips, hibiscus, orange peel, toasted apple pieces, blueberries with natural blueberry and cherry flavours.
Aloe Vera & Ginseng Tisane: Yerba mate, liquorice root, fennel, cinnamon pieces, lemon verbena, nettle leaves, blackcurrant leaves, aloe vera pieces, peppermint, ginseng root, green mint with blackcurrant and mint aromas.

O meio da tarde é uma ótima hora para um lanche ou um chá para recarregar as energias. O lanche do meio da tarde deve ser leve e nutritivo, sendo um reforço entre o almoço e o jantar.

Mid-afternoon

Mid-afternoon is a great time for a snack or tea to recharge your batteries. The mid-afternoon snack should be light and nutritious, as a reinforcement between lunch and dinner.

Rooibos

Rooibos is a plant native to South Africa that is rich in antioxidants and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. It contains no theine and can therefore be taken by anyone at any time of the day.

Cinnamon

Rich in antioxidants, cinnamon is a superfood associated with improved metabolism and increased cell production, which helps to strengthen defences. Cinnamon tea is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that promote the body’s general well-being.

Mint and spearmint

Peppermint and/or mint tea can help relieve indigestion, vomiting, headaches, muscle tension, fever and menstrual cramps. It can help reduce gastrointestinal gas, treat insomnia and strengthen the body’s immunity.

The best teas to drink in the afternoon

What are the best teas to drink in the afternoon?