{"id":6994,"date":"2023-11-22T16:38:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/?p=6994"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:04:47","slug":"the-best-teas-to-drink-in-the-afternoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/the-best-teas-to-drink-in-the-afternoon\/","title":{"rendered":"The best teas to drink in the afternoon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea is a magical drink that provides a wide variety of benefits. However, each tea has its own specific properties, so it&#8217;s important to choose the right tea for the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, green tea is rich in antioxidants and can help improve concentration &#8211; 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 &#8211; a good choice to drink in the evening before bed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know more about which teas you should drink in the morning, check out our article on<\/span> the best teas to start the day<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Today, however, we&#8217;ll analyse the best teas to drink at lunch, snack and dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e1s revigorantes e\/ou digestivos para tomar \u00e0 tarde, quando o corpo est\u00e1 a perder energia e precisamos de um boost suave.\" class=\"wp-image-6978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-ene-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What are the best teas to drink in the afternoon?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the morning, it&#8217;s ideal to opt for invigorating and\/or digestive teas. Your body is losing energy, but you don&#8217;t want a boost that will jeopardise your sleep at night.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out which teas are best for each moment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch is an important meal that provides us with energy for the rest of the day. It&#8217;s the biggest meal of the day and the one that keeps our body going between meals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Green tea<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea is rich in caffeine, which is a stimulant that can help improve focus and concentration. However, it doesn&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Hibiscus<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Yerba Mate<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tisanes containing one or more of these ingredients are a possible alternative. Especially if you don&#8217;t like the flavour of a particular tea or want to avoid sweeteners. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/en\/green-tea-with-berries-of-goji-and-acai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Green Tea Goji Berries and A\u00e7a\u00ed:<\/b><\/a> <b>Green tea, hibiscus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rose hips, apple pieces (toasted), aronia berries, goji berries, freeze-dried raspberry pieces, pomegranate flowers and natural a\u00e7a\u00ed flavourings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/en\/blueberry-and-cherry-fruit-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Blueberry and Cherry Fruit Tea:<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosehips, <\/span><b>hibiscus,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> orange peel, toasted apple pieces, blueberries with natural blueberry and cherry flavours.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/en\/herbal-tea-aloe-vera-ginseng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Aloe Vera &amp; Ginseng Tisane:<\/b><\/a> <b>Yerba mate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, liquorice root, fennel, <\/span><b>cinnamon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pieces, lemon verbena, nettle leaves, blackcurrant leaves, aloe vera pieces, <\/span><b>peppermint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ginseng root, green mint with blackcurrant and mint aromas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1994\" height=\"1329\" src=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1.jpg\" alt=\"O meio da tarde \u00e9 uma \u00f3tima hora para um lanche ou um ch\u00e1 para recarregar as energias.  O lanche do meio da tarde deve ser leve e nutritivo, sendo um refor\u00e7o entre o almo\u00e7o e o jantar.\" class=\"wp-image-6984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1.jpg 1994w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cha-verde-rooibos-pu-erh-cha-vermelho-canela-pimenta-hortela-menta-hibiscos-erva-mate-chas-para-beber-ao-almoco-chas-para-beber-de-tarde-chimarrao-terere-digestivos-energ-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1994px) 100vw, 1994px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Mid-afternoon<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rooibos<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Cinnamon<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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&#8217;s general well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"pswp-if-wrp\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/module\/prestawp\/products?1&ids=34&content_only=1&isolang=en\" class=\"pswp-iframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" onload=\"pswp_hideLoader(this)\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"pswp-if-wrp\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/module\/prestawp\/products?1&ids=339&content_only=1&isolang=en\" class=\"pswp-iframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" onload=\"pswp_hideLoader(this)\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Mint and spearmint<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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&#8217;s immunity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tisanes containing one or more of these ingredients are a possible alternative. Especially if you don&#8217;t like the flavour of a particular tea or want to avoid sweeteners. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rooibos Orange &amp; Cinnamon: <b>Rooibos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, orange peel, cloves, <\/span><b>cinnamon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pieces, natural orange and cinnamon flavours.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granny&#8217;s Fruit Tea: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hibiscus, rose hips, orange peels, apple pieces, cinnamon pieces, mulberry leaves and natural flavours of orange, apple and mulberry.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pu Erh Lemon &amp; Mint Red Tea: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pu Erh, fresh organic <\/span><b>mint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lemon peel and lemongrass.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know the best teas to drink with dinner and before bed, check out our article on the<\/span> best teas for a good night&#8217;s sleep<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your afternoons with balance and vitality. The right tea at the right time can make all the difference!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invigorating and\/or digestive teas to drink in the afternoon, when your body is losing energy and you need a gentle boost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6978,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[341,355,344,706,209,1374,348,357,362,1178,1373,780,1370,1375,1369,1033,1372,1371,707,650],"class_list":["post-6994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medicinal-teas","tag-cafeina-en","tag-caffeine","tag-cha-verde-en","tag-chimarrao-en","tag-cinnamon","tag-digestive","tag-energia-2-en","tag-energy","tag-green-tea","tag-hibiscus","tag-mate","tag-mint","tag-pepper","tag-pu-erh-en","tag-red-tea","tag-rooibos","tag-teas-to-drink-in-the-afternoon","tag-teas-to-drink-with-lunch","tag-terere-en","tag-yerba-mate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6994"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12382,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6994\/revisions\/12382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasdomundo.pt\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}