One of the beautiful things about tea, and why we think it is the most consumed beverage (other than water) on Earth, is its versatility. Some beverages hinge on their caffeine quotient: the more, the better. Others, like juices and flavored seltzers, shrink entirely from stimulation. But tea strikes a valuable balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a break \u2014 with tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.kuchatea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_123447156-1024x1024.jpeg\")
We endorse this sentiment.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nTraditional Camellia sinensis<\/em> always contains a bit of caffeine, unless the botanical compound has been stripped away through technology. But the caffeine doesn\u2019t arrive as a wallop. Instead, it\u2019s more of a caress. And different kinds of tea offer diverse concentrations of caffeine, a natural substance found in more than 60 plants, including cacao, kola nuts, coffee beans and yerba mate and yaupon holly, a plant native to North America that is becoming increasingly popular as tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTea fans might start their day with a strong English breakfast tea, or Japanese matcha, which has the highest caffeine concentration among teas. But then in the afternoon, they might pivot to a lovely green or oolong tea, something delicious that quenches thirst while it sparks bursts of creativity and energy. In the evening, people who are not sensitive to caffeine can turn to a delicate white tea, a Japanese genmaicha<\/mark><\/a> (which incorporates roasted rice into the blend, thus diminishing the amount of tea leaves) or one of thousands of herbal teas<\/mark><\/a> that don\u2019t contain caffeine at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAs tea captures such a wide range of flavors, aromas, experiences and styles, people can experiment with different teas every day, and still find new surprises and favorites to add to the daily routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For National Afternoon Tea Week, we suggest a trio of teas \u2014 two traditional Camellia sinensis<\/em> blends, and one caffeine-free herbal \u2014 to begin a new tradition of welcoming tea into the pause between breakfast and lunch, during lunch itself, and across the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAfternoon Tea: Organic Earl Grey Superior Black Tea<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.kuchatea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bt_earlgrey_02.jpg\")
Our organic Earl Grey Superior captures the aroma and flavor of bergamot like few other things.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn the mornings, sometimes what we seek is especially robust tea that contains a healthy bit of caffeine, such as a Chinese black tea like Golden Monkey<\/mark><\/a> or an Indian tea, like Darjeeling Autumnal Black Tea<\/mark><\/a>. Afternoons sometimes call for tea strength too, though. When we look for a rousing antidote to the afternoon blahs, we often turn to our organic Earl Grey Superior Black Tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis high-quality Sri Lankan black tea gets infused with premium oil from the bergamot plant, a type of citrus native to Italy and mostly cultivated in Italy\u2019s Calabria region, which encompasses the entire toe of the country\u2019s boot. The unique fruit offers sharp citrus tastes, and its contributions to Earl Grey are iconic; we often never encounter the flavor of bergamot outside of Earl Grey tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tea\u2019s zesty, fresh aroma enlivens faltering afternoon spirits, and the pleasantly dry finish leaves mouths feeling refreshed, with lingering citrus sweetness. For afternoon breaks, we might add a touch of honey and cream to the tea, and dip biscotti into the liquid ambrosia. It\u2019s utterly enchanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAfternoon Tea: Organic Rose Puerh<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.kuchatea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/rose_puerh_3b_ed.jpg\")
Turn this tea into a latte!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nUp for an afternoon treat? Of course you are! We adore this puerh, the only kind of tea that is fermented (it mostly comes from China\u2019s Yunnan Province). Tea artisans add rose to the tea, giving the puerh\u2019s natural earthy fragrance and flavor healthy doses of floral perfume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While we often sip it on its own during the afternoon, we also use our rose puerh to make rose lattes. Talk about enchanting! We find that rose puerh combined with milk and foam \u2014 we especially like plant milks for this one, including oat \u2014 makes for a spectacular and atmospheric treat. Interested in adding a bit more sweet zip to the latte? Add honey or another sweetener to the elixir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip: With its balance of vitamins and nutrients, our rose puerh is great for skin and immunity, among other things. The tea\u2019s antioxidants fight cell damage caused by the free radicals roaming through the body. With this afternoon lift, you boost health while lifting spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Afternoon Tea: Organic CHA Relax<\/mark><\/a><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Traditional Camellia sinensis<\/em> always contains a bit of caffeine, unless the botanical compound has been stripped away through technology. But the caffeine doesn\u2019t arrive as a wallop. Instead, it\u2019s more of a caress. And different kinds of tea offer diverse concentrations of caffeine, a natural substance found in more than 60 plants, including cacao, kola nuts, coffee beans and yerba mate and yaupon holly, a plant native to North America that is becoming increasingly popular as tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tea fans might start their day with a strong English breakfast tea, or Japanese matcha, which has the highest caffeine concentration among teas. But then in the afternoon, they might pivot to a lovely green or oolong tea, something delicious that quenches thirst while it sparks bursts of creativity and energy. In the evening, people who are not sensitive to caffeine can turn to a delicate white tea, a Japanese genmaicha<\/mark><\/a> (which incorporates roasted rice into the blend, thus diminishing the amount of tea leaves) or one of thousands of herbal teas<\/mark><\/a> that don\u2019t contain caffeine at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As tea captures such a wide range of flavors, aromas, experiences and styles, people can experiment with different teas every day, and still find new surprises and favorites to add to the daily routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For National Afternoon Tea Week, we suggest a trio of teas \u2014 two traditional Camellia sinensis<\/em> blends, and one caffeine-free herbal \u2014 to begin a new tradition of welcoming tea into the pause between breakfast and lunch, during lunch itself, and across the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the mornings, sometimes what we seek is especially robust tea that contains a healthy bit of caffeine, such as a Chinese black tea like Golden Monkey<\/mark><\/a> or an Indian tea, like Darjeeling Autumnal Black Tea<\/mark><\/a>. Afternoons sometimes call for tea strength too, though. When we look for a rousing antidote to the afternoon blahs, we often turn to our organic Earl Grey Superior Black Tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This high-quality Sri Lankan black tea gets infused with premium oil from the bergamot plant, a type of citrus native to Italy and mostly cultivated in Italy\u2019s Calabria region, which encompasses the entire toe of the country\u2019s boot. The unique fruit offers sharp citrus tastes, and its contributions to Earl Grey are iconic; we often never encounter the flavor of bergamot outside of Earl Grey tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The tea\u2019s zesty, fresh aroma enlivens faltering afternoon spirits, and the pleasantly dry finish leaves mouths feeling refreshed, with lingering citrus sweetness. For afternoon breaks, we might add a touch of honey and cream to the tea, and dip biscotti into the liquid ambrosia. It\u2019s utterly enchanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up for an afternoon treat? Of course you are! We adore this puerh, the only kind of tea that is fermented (it mostly comes from China\u2019s Yunnan Province). Tea artisans add rose to the tea, giving the puerh\u2019s natural earthy fragrance and flavor healthy doses of floral perfume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While we often sip it on its own during the afternoon, we also use our rose puerh to make rose lattes. Talk about enchanting! We find that rose puerh combined with milk and foam \u2014 we especially like plant milks for this one, including oat \u2014 makes for a spectacular and atmospheric treat. Interested in adding a bit more sweet zip to the latte? Add honey or another sweetener to the elixir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip: With its balance of vitamins and nutrients, our rose puerh is great for skin and immunity, among other things. The tea\u2019s antioxidants fight cell damage caused by the free radicals roaming through the body. With this afternoon lift, you boost health while lifting spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAfternoon Tea: Organic Earl Grey Superior Black Tea<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAfternoon Tea: Organic Rose Puerh<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Afternoon Tea: Organic CHA Relax<\/mark><\/a><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.kuchatea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CHA-Relax-1024x1024.jpeg\")