Are you an avid coffee drinker? Many of us need that cup in the morning to get the day started or genuinely enjoy the comfort of sitting down with a hot beverage during the day. Whatever your routine is, here are some reasons you might want to consider switching from coffee to tea.

Say Goodbye to the Caffeine Rush and the Crash

Ever down a cup of coffee and feel your head spin from all that caffeine flooding your system? Sometimes it makes it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand. Then it only lasts for a couple of hours before your brain comes to a standstill and can barely function. Substituting black tea for coffee can help stabilize that flow of energy and keep you going for longer in a way that’s easier for your body to handle.

Health Benefits

Studies have shown that drinking green or white tea, because of the low caffeine content, can actually lower our bodies’ stress levels. Green tea, black tea, and oolong tea, though processed differently, all come from the same plant which contains antioxidants that detox the body, even able to reduce the risk of cancer. Though tea does contain caffeine, the way it is absorbed in our bodies is more gradual than coffee and produces more of an “alert calm” rather than jitters.

It’s More Convenient

No need to have a small machine to make your tea for you. Sometimes waiting for that coffee pot to brew can take too long when you’re on your way out the door in the morning. Making a cup of tea is so quick and simple. Just boil the water, pour it over the tea bag, and you’re good to go.

Save Some Calories

Most people drink their coffee with plenty of cream and sugar. The taste of tea is much milder and does not require all those additives to mask the bitterness. An average cup of coffee with sugar and half and half contains roughly 80 calories. Plain tea has next to zero calories. So drink away and don’t worry about compromising your diet. In addition to that, you’ll rid yourself of the dreaded coffee breath, and if you drink green tea you’ll keep your teeth nice and white.

Beat That Addiction

It’s not often you hear of someone unable to focus, getting splitting headaches, and ready to lose their composure over tea withdrawals. Being dependent on any substance is not healthy. Over time our bodies start to rely on caffeine and generate less energy in the natural way. But not to worry, our bodies can return to the way they are meant to function by reducing and then eliminating the caffeine addiction. One great way to get back on track is to substitute your cup of coffee for a cup of black tea, and eventually transitioning to green tea. According to Caffeine Informer, an 8 oz. cup of black coffee has 163 mg of caffeine, black tea has 42 mg, and green tea has 25 mg. Switch to green tea (or, of course, decaf coffee) and drink to your heart’s content.

All that being said, I’m going to go make another cup of coffee now because my mug is empty after all this research! ;-)