Your morning cup might be matcha, while the evening calls for an herbal blend. Finding a tea you enjoy starts with a few simple choices: flavor, caffeine and how you like to prepare it.
At Art of Tea, making tea is a chance to take a few minutes for yourself. Put the kettle on, choose a blend and enjoy the process of making your cup.
Here are some teas to explore throughout the day, from matcha and loose leaf tea to herbal blends for the evening.
Teas for Energy
A cup of tea can be a welcome part of your morning. Tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid found naturally in the tea plant, as well as caffeine.
Ceremonial Matcha is a popular choice for a morning cup. Because you are drinking the whole stone ground leaf, matcha delivers the highest concentration of both caffeine and L-theanine of any tea. The result is a focused, steady rise that many people describe as feeling like clarity rather than stimulation. Our Ceremonial Matcha is grown in the shade in Uji, Japan, a region with a long history of producing matcha.
For mornings on the move, our Matchasticks are easy to take along. Add water, then whisk or shake to prepare your drink.
If matcha feels too bold, a green tea like our Dragonwell offers a lighter lift with grassy, sweet notes that ease you into the day. And for those transitioning from coffee, our black tea collection delivers a familiar depth of flavor with a smoother energy arc.
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Teas for Focus
Taking a tea break gives you a moment to pause before returning to your work. L-theanine promotes alpha brain wave activity, a state associated with meditation and creative flow. When paired with the gentle caffeine in tea, the effect is a calm, sustained concentration that feels effortless.
Growing tea in the shade increases L-theanine levels, which is why matcha has been the tea of choice for Zen monks during long meditation sessions for centuries. Our Matcha Kit for Home includes a bamboo whisk, a ceramic bowl and our Ceremonial Matcha.
Oolong tea is another option for the afternoon. Its partial oxidation creates a range of flavors, from floral to toasty, depending on the tea.
You can also explore Flow and other blends in our Energy and Focus collection.
Teas for Calm
An evening cup can be a simple way to wind down. Choose a flavor you enjoy and give yourself a few minutes to sit and sip.
Our Sleep blend is designed for exactly this moment. Built around chamomile and calming botanicals, it invites you to unwind gently out of the day’s noise. Chamomile contains apigenin, a compound associated with relaxation. The preparation is part of the experience too: steeping the tea, holding a warm cup and enjoying its aroma.
Our Breathe blend is another option for an evening cup. You can enjoy it after an evening stretch or during a quiet break.
For a floral option, our Lavender Chamomile Rose combines three botanicals in one blend.
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Teas for Immunity
Many of the herbs and botanicals in our blends have a long history in Ayurvedic and other traditional wellness practices. This collection brings together blends featuring ingredients such as mushrooms, ginger and turmeric.
Our Chaga Chai combines Chaga mushroom and Ashwagandha with traditional chai spices. The rich, complex flavor pairs beautifully with milk and honey for a grounding afternoon ritual.
Turmeric and ginger are central to many of our herbal blends, and for good reason. These warming roots have been cornerstones of Ayurvedic practice for centuries. Our Bright Eyed blend draws on these ingredients for a morning option without caffeine.
Green tea is rich in EGCG, one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants, making it a quiet daily ally for overall wellbeing. A cup each morning is one of the simplest, most sustainable wellness practices you can adopt.
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Building Your Daily Tea Routine
Start with one cup at a time of day that works for you. You can keep a favorite on hand or try different teas as your tastes change.
Here are a few combinations to try:
| Moment | Intention | Our Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Morning rise | Grounded energy | Ceremonial Matcha or Matchasticks |
| Midday reset | Focused presence | Flow or oolong tea |
| Afternoon support | Resilience | Chaga Chai or Bright Eyed |
| Evening wind down | Release and rest | Sleep or Lavender Chamomile Rose |
Not sure where to start? Our Tea Quiz matches you with blends based on your flavor preferences and wellness goals. Our Tea of the Month Club includes a dedicated Wellness subscription plan with teas delivered each month. It is one way to try different blends or send a tea gift. We have been named Food & Wine’s Best Overall Tea Subscription two years running.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tea gives you the most energy?
Matcha provides the most sustained energy of any tea. Because you consume the entire stone ground leaf, it delivers the highest concentration of both caffeine and L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm alertness without the jittery crash of coffee. Our Ceremonial Matcha is sourced from Uji, Japan for the richest flavor and highest nutrient density.
Is tea better than coffee for energy?
Tea offers a fundamentally different experience. The L-theanine in tea (especially matcha) creates a state of focused calm rather than the sharp spike and crash many people experience with coffee. The choice comes down to your preferences and how you respond to caffeine.
What tea is best for anxiety and stress?
Chamomile is the most widely trusted calming tea, and it is the foundation of our Sleep blend. For a more complex calming experience, our Lavender Chamomile Rose combines three soothing botanicals. Both are naturally caffeine free and designed to be part of an evening wind down ritual.
What are adaptogenic teas?
Adaptogenic teas contain herbs like Ashwagandha, Chaga mushroom, and reishi that may help your body manage stress and maintain balance. Our Chaga Chai combines adaptogens with traditional chai spices.
What is the best tea to drink every day?
Green tea is one of the most well studied daily wellness practices, thanks to its rich antioxidant profile and balanced caffeine. Matcha takes this a step further since you consume the whole leaf. You might enjoy matcha in the morning and an herbal blend like Sleep or Breathe in the evening.
Does Art of Tea offer a wellness tea subscription?
Yes. Our Tea of the Month Club includes a dedicated Wellness plan that delivers curated functional teas monthly. It is a way to explore new blends or give someone a tea subscription. Art of Tea has been recognized as Food & Wine’s Best Overall Tea Subscription two years in a row.
