It is well known that tea has healing properties. But did you also know that tea can be helpful when treating depression? In this blog we’ll tell you all about the benefits that tea can have on your mental and physical health.

1. The ritual of making tea has a calming effect

Rituals and routines help when you are battling against feelings of depression. Something as simple as becoming aware of the ritual of making tea and watching a tea flower unfold can work. A glass teapot is specially suitable for this purpose. This way you can watch the process happening inside the teapot!

2. Tea helps against tiredness

Almost all types of tea contain caffeine, just like in coffee. But in tea the substance is called theine. Where coffee might make you jittery, theine helps you to gain more focus and energy. On days that you feel like you have no energy at all, a cup of tea can do you well.

3. Tea is good for your health

Several tea types contain all kinds of herbs that contribute to the maintenance of a healthy body. For example antioxidants. Antioxidants are good for treating headaches, other pains and aches, and the detoxification of the body. A healthier body is more capable of battling a depression!

4. Tea can help against anxiety

People with depressive feelings often also have troubles with anxiety and panic attacks. In the beginning stages, a herbal tea like St John’s Wort can be very helpful in relieving anxiety, panic attacks and even nightmares.

5. Tea can helps against sleeplessness

A number of herbal infusions have calming properties. Therefore, they can be helpful against sleeplessness. A good example is Angelica root. This herb helps to calm down your thoughts so you can fall asleep more easily.

The following drinks can help with treating feelings of depression:

- Fresh lemon balm tea
- Green tea 
- Chamomile tea
- Angelica root tea 
- Tea made from rose petals 
- Valerian root tea

Do you want to give some of these tea tips a try? Take a look at our broad collection of teapots. Who knows, maybe one of our teapots can make the ritual of making tea even more fun!