Ritual Blend Teas: Why People Love the Tradition

Whether you're a fan of tradition, natural remedies, or improving your wellbeing, look no further than the act of drinking ritual blend teas. From providing a variety of health benefits to being a central part of social engagements, tea has played a pivotal role in societies throughout our history. 

In this piece, we'll break down everything you need to know about this time-honored tradition and show you why so many people across the globe in love with ritual blend teas.

Contents

• The Origin of Tea
• The Benefits of Drinking Ritual Blend Teas
• A Growing American Trend
• The Bottom Line

The Origin of Tea

Drinking tea is a centuries-old tradition, originating in China. According to legend, Emperor Shennong accidentally discovered tea all the way back in 2737 B.C.E., when a dried leaf fell from a plant into his cup of hot water. It was used for medicinal purposes under the Shang dynasty, and spread across the nation for recreational use during the Tang dynasty. 

After centuries of use in Asia, as well as in ancient Greece and Rome, Portuguese priests became the first Europeans to discover tea when traveling through the country during the 15th century. After making its way to the rest of Europe a century later, tea went on to become the staple drink of Britain by the 17th century. From there, it became the central aspect of world-altering events, from colonization under the East India Company to the Boston Tea Party. 

Meanwhile, in the Americas, tea was widely used as a core part of both spiritual and community events. In South America, for example, yerba mate, a type of herbal tea, was believed to be the drink of the gods. This provided tea drinkers in the region with deep insights into both themselves and their surroundings. 

Today, tea is ubiquitous. From fun gatherings with friends and family, to ceremonies and political events, tea has become a beloved beverage all over the world. 

The Benefits of Drinking Ritual Blend Teas

So why have ritual blend teas had such tremendous staying power? 

Because, much like cannabidiol, tea is revered as a naturally versatile remedy. In this section, we'll walk you through a variety of health benefits tied to drinking ritual blend teas.

Reducing anxiety and stress

Consuming tea on a regular basis has been linked to decreased levels of anxiety and stress. Tea's antioxidants combat oxidative stress, which can damage healthy cells, by cleansing the body of free radicals and toxins, enabling tea to have a naturally calming effect. 

Facilitating self-compassion

Self-compassion is the ability to treat ourselves with empathy, kindness, and understanding as we would anyone else. Because this requires us to relate to ourselves in an entirely new way and confront our shortcomings, it can be challenging to practice, particularly for beginners. When overwhelmed with strong emotions, having a cup of a tea can facilitate a feeling of peace and relaxation, putting ourselves in the perfect headspace to practice self-compassion. 

Complementing meditation

Due to its naturally calming and relaxing capabilities, tea makes for a perfect beverage to accompany meditation. Whether you drink it before, after, or even during meditation time, it can help provide clarity, relaxation, and facilitate breathwork. 

Protecting against heart disease

Research has demonstrated that drinking tea may greatly reduce the risk of suffering from heart attacks and blood clots. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it can soothe tissue in the arteries, which minimizes the chance of restricted blood circulation.

Tea consumption may also help lower both blood pressure and cholesterol. One study showed that people who consumed four or more cups of green tea every day were 32% less likely to suffer from a heart attack and had significantly lower levels of bad cholesterol. 

Increasing energy levels

In addition to green tea's naturally small amount of caffeine, which makes it an appealing beverage for those seeking to scale back on consuming caffeine, it contains a helpful amino acid called L-theanine. This amino acid actually slows down the absorption of caffeine into the body, resulting in a longer, steadier, and less sudden energy boost than one might receive from drinking a cup of coffee, eliminating any jitters or suffering from a caffeine crash. L-theanine also increases alpha waves in the brain, facilitating both improved focus and relaxation.

Improving digestion

Tea improves digestion and can be used to treat digestive problems such as nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Its tannins, which reduce intestinal inflammation, can also help soothe stomach cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. 

Regulating blood sugar

Drinking tea may even help regulate blood sugar levels and control or entirely prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that this is possible thanks to tea's polyphenols, which have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities.

Promoting social activity

For centuries, tea has been a pillar for a multitude of social gatherings. Its relaxing and stress-reducing properties make it the perfect drink to share with friends and family to let off some steam and enjoy each other's company. Because building a community can be a great way to cope with anxiety, consuming tea in a group setting can serve as a wonderful remedy from those who suffer from anxiety and stress.

Consuming Cannabidiol

Thanks to the innovation of water soluble CBD, our ritual blend teas offer the ability to simultaneously consume CBD and tea, combining the wonderful healing powers that both have to offer. 

A Growing American Trend

With the consistently growing awareness of the remarkable healing abilities of ritual blend teas, it’s no wonder that they’ve experienced a significant uptick in popularity in the United States in recent years. In fact, the U.S. market for tea has more than quadrupled during the past 20-30 years, from less $2 billion in 1990 to over a whopping $10 billion in 2013. Tea has become ingrained in the daily rituals of most Americans, as over 80% of United States households contain tea and over half of Americans consume it on a daily basis. And this trend isn't going away any time soon: in fact, as coffee consumption has remained relatively unchanged since the 1970s, tea is poised to potentially replace coffee as America’s go-to beverage.

The Bottom Line

Are you interested in experiencing the wonderful healing powers that tea has to offer? Our ritual blend teas are infused perfectly with the highest quality hemp-derived CBD, and each blend harmoniously incorporates organic, sustainable, and fair trade ingredients sourced from around the world to carefully curate the perfect cup of tea. 

At Empress Teas, we believe that you deserve the cleanest, most effective plant-based solutions to bring your body, mind, and spirit back into alignment. Treat yourself to the daily rituals you deserve: sit, sip, and self-reflect.

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