Anyone who spends their days glued to the computer, like I do, will know maintaining a balanced energy level throughout the day can be a bit of a challenge. As a blogger, I work from home, which means distractions galore and a cosy bed which attempts to lure me back to it for ‘quick naps’ each time my energy starts to wane. To battle fatigue and nap time procrastinations, while adding a little excitement, I’ve developed a bit of a tea wellness routine which breaks up my day in a healthy way.
I use tea like a security blanket—or sword, I guess—against stress, which I’m prone to bubbles (and sometimes boils) of. My middle sister is a yoga teacher, osteopath, and masseuse and has long been an advocate of having a tea time routine. Developing tea habits helps ensure you’re hydrating yourself, and also promotes healthy breaks away from the dreaded computer screen. The specific teas I’ve chosen for my routine are half based on nostalgia and half based on health, but I’ve come accustomed to the comforts and balance they bring.
Leotie Lovely‘s Tea Routine
[7 A.M.] BREAKFAST BLEND
Photos by Shane Woodward.
I’m not a morning person in the slightest so it takes me a bit of time to come to. I like to wake up with a milky cup of Numi’s Breakfast Blend in bed, as it has just the right amount of caffeine to coax me out of my coma, but not so much that I get the jitters. If it is a weekday, I’ll check emails and social media interactions from the comforts of my cocoon, and if it is a weekend, I might lounge a little longer with a book, podcast, or TED talk before I rise.
[9 A.M.] CHAI TEA SMOOTHIE
After meditating, exercising, showering, I’ll make up a light breakfast which normally includes a smoothie of some sort. My current favourite is a Chai Tea Smoothie which I make using Numi’s Golden Chai Tea and seasonal fruits (click here for the recipe!). It’s at this point, armed with said smoothie, that I’ll first face my computer, a feat somehow more manageable with this sweet and spicy smoothie by my side.
[11 A.M.] MOROCCAN MINT
My first computer break is about two hours in and I’ll usually jump up and make a big pot of Numi’s Moroccan Mint tea in celebration of the occasion. If I’m craving something sweet, I’ll add a bit of sugar (or honey / agave syrup) like they do in Morocco and pour the tea back and forth between the pot and cup to infuse the taste of the two. Most often though, I just leave it sugar-free and will drink it hot or cold throughout the day. I try to get outside and run an errand at this point, or I’ll read a poem or two (usually Jack Prevert’s Paroles, which helps me keep my French alive while I hermit indoors writing in English!).
[1 P.M] CHOCOLATE PU-ERH TEA
Lunch always leads to a bit of a energy lull, so I’ll usually prolong my lunch break a bit with a ‘treat,’ which for me is Numi’s Chocolate Pu-erh Tea. It doesn’t actually taste like chocolate when you sip it, but does when you swallow, which is quite exciting and perhaps a bit confusing for my taste buds. I usually use my lunch break to catch up with my husfriend and reset the house a bit (when you’re a couple working from home it gets messy in no time).
[3 P.M] MORE MOROCCAN MINT
My afternoon break is usually shorter as this is the point I feel like I’m racing against time to get my ‘to-do list’ done. I usually still have quite a lot of the Moroccan Mint tea I made in the morning to keep me going, so I’ll drink it cold with a few ice cubes and take a break from the computer long enough to make a snack and have a quick stretch!
[8 P.M] ROOIBOS CHAI
I usually lay off the tea after my final Moroccan Mint binge and try to begin winding down and finish working by 8 P.M. Sometime between the end of work and getting into bed, I’ll make a pot of Numi’s Rooibos Chai and read a book, draw, paint, play music, or watch something on Netflix while I enjoy it before crawling into bed ready to reset for the next day.
How does tea play into your daily wellness routine?
I love Numi’s Mate Lemon tea with my chick lit, right now I am reading A Death in Tuscany, it’s a girlie mystery.
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Jasmine Green all day but Ginger Decaf Lemon after supper
I start my day with cup of Chocolate Earl Grey tea and end the day in the evening with jasmine or chamomile lemon.
It helps my mind and body relax and rejuvenate after a long day.
I’m an actress with a passion for social and environmental ethics, so at the end of every performance, I love coming home and making a cup of fair trade coffee with a splash of almond milk and local honey 🙂 . It’s both soothing and cozy, the perfect way to unwind.
I drink tea when I need to relax while working!
The princess Book by Lori Wick + AGED EARL GREY
One of my very favorite ways to wind down at the end of the day, especially in the upcoming Fall & Winter months, is with a hot cup of tea, a good book, & a bubble bath. It’s the perfect way to soothe mind, body, & soul.
I have a variety all day long between Amber Sun, Three Roots and finish my day off with Fields of Gold. LOVE Numi Teas.
A super hot cup of Earl Grey with a bit if Tupelo honey and my current read, girl on the train is my go to. Incorporating this into my daily routine reminds me slow down and take a bit of time for myself.
My favorite book is The Seamstress and I love to drink decaf Ginger Lemon tea to relax while I lose myself in my book.
I acutally love knitting and drinking tea and have been enjoying numi honeybush lately! if i do read its non fiction and ive been reading beeswax alchemy… always something new to learn!
The Chocolate Pu-Erh is a lunch ritual. It gives a pick me up, and it tastes so much like hot chocolate with some milk in it!
chai tea with a good romance novel
I love drinking a cup of herbal tea or Rooibos tea after a workout when it’s cool outside. Something about it feels rejuvenating while simultaneously relaxing. Love Numi Organic Tea!
I like pu-erh throughout the day
Love this post. Rooibos Chai is one of my favorites too.
Loved the morrocan mint after a meal
I have a caffeinated variety in the a.m. and sometimes decaf. or herbal in the p.m.
I like to have my Golden Chai tea in the morning to help get me moving and I like to read Hunger Games.
I start the day with black tea and end with green.
I drink the Emperor’s Pu·erh to help keep me awake at work. I like reading Game of Thromes.
Love Numi Tea! Evening rooibos chai is delicious!
I love the Roobios chai in the morning. Morrocan mint throughout the day. I end my day with chamomile.
A cup of hot tea helps me unwind at the end of a long a stress filled day.
A Chai latte to start my day helps prepare me for today’s meetings and a cup of chamomile before bed readies me for dreams of rainbows and unicorns.
White Oleander, my favorite book ever, with some white peony tea 🙂
I have a delicious chai latte in the morning after my yoga and meditation practice and practice mindfulness with each sip.
numi is by far my favorite tea! I usually start my mornings with the numi English breakfast tea , for during the day my numi toasted rice is a must ( during summer times I have it ice cold!) and of course to end my night I have a morrocon mint after dinner or right before bed!
I drink chai tea like it is the fountain of youth!
I love a cup of tea before bed, it helps me relax.
Every morning–drinking black tea like it’s my job.
In the evening, a small cup of Chamomile before bed.
Favorite book/tea combo is Jane Eyre and chamomile if before bed or green tea on the weekend….
It’s lovely!
The Rooibos Chai, the Chamomille and the Chocolate are my favorites! Drinking tea while reading, especially before bed is time I cherish. I am very ill due to several chronic medical conditions and I have 2 children so life seems to be a daily struggle. To have the time alone to relax and unwind is perfect. I wish I could get more entries but I have no Instagram or Twitter account. 😑
I would love Chamomile Lemon tea and a good mystery novel! Sounds like a good time to me!
Whenever I don’t feel well, I drink a cup of tea.
The black tea is my favorite. I have at lease one cup every day!
I like to drink the savory tea when I am hungry for a snack throughout the work day, but don’t want to eat too much more. The Carrot Curry and Spinach Chive are my favorites!
I sure could go for a cup of chamomile tea right now. It’s nasty outside and I’m cold.
I get up, have some Numi turmeric tea, head to yoga, then meditation class. 🙂
Ian a fan of thrillers and true crime
Any book from James Patteson and my chia tea…I’m set to start and finish my book in a setting or day.
i like biographies like Carrie Fisher im reading now Wishful drinking with jasmine green tea yumm thanks
I love these
I usually start the day with earl grey or another breakfast blend. I’ve been ending my days with rooibos chai with almond milk.
Jasmine Green starts my day in a great way!
While all the Numi tea are great, I’m a big fan of the Moroccan Mint tea and drink it in the mornings. I feel like the mint wakes me up and is a good refresher for the day.
starts morning off right
Fables by Bill Willingham and Green Tea
I like to drink Numi Teas to help me relax! Love the green and indulgent teas!
Tea is part of my daily wellness routine every morning. I don’t feel like my day has started until I have my perfect mug of tea. I love Numi Aged Earl Grey with agave syrup and a splash of creamer – my favorite!
Chai Tea and any romance novel
Drinking tea in the morning helps my metabolism to get moving so that I can stay active throughout the day. I’ll drink black tea or Chai tea in the afternoon to get through the afternoon slump. Green tea at night helps reduce the stress of the day and relaxes me so that I can get a good night’s sleep.
I like a cup of Numi tea with a book before bed to unwind
I love curling up with a great romance book and a cup of Moroccan Mint tea!
Tea is my life. I start my day with a cup of tea and then followed by a large water, then.. at work I consume massive amounts of tea during my 12 hour shift. If not for the tea I’m not sure how well my 12 hours would go, nor for the people around me. Tea is my life!
I brew a large pot of Numi Gunpowder Green Tea and fill my favorite Glasstic bottle for work where I spend the morning reading research documents and the latest finds in the Botanical world. For lunch I enjoy a cup of Numi Orange Spice White Tea. Love Numi teas!
I’m a new stay at home mom to a beautiful 4 month old daughter. Tea allows me a chance to take part in self care which can otherwise be difficult to cultivate through out my day. It’s a moment to breathe and to relax into a soothing hot cup of deliciousness, and that moment can make a big difference when most of my day goes into caring for a tiny human (; <3
I like to combine green tea with any good autobiography. In the summer, I steep the tea then pour it over a huge glass of ice so I have iced green tea to drink all afternoon.
My love of tea is what keeps me grounded through the day. I always start off with a breakfast tea, move on to green tea in the afternoon and then sip on herbal teas while watching a show or reading and enjoying the company of my boyfriend. This routine keeps me energized during the day and helps calm my mind when I prepare for bed.
I would pair White Bone by Ridley Pearson with Chinese Breakfast since the tea is malty and full-bodied with lingering floral notes.
I like a cup of green tea in the afternoon as a relaxation break.
I love a cup of black tea in the a.m. to get me going. Then at night I like herbal tea to relax.
Love my iced Numi!
After dinner I like to sit down and have a cup of Basil Mint Pu-erh. It Helps my digestion, and the taste is delicious!
A warm cup of Numi tea (I tend to mix up the flavors that I use) at night helps me in my sleep ritual to unwind and ready myself for sleep.
LatelyI’ve been drinking a lot of the Numi Organic Savory Teas. I got the Garden Sampler to try and I was surprised at how much I liked the Savory Tea Blends. I also really love the Black Tea Brrakfast Blend, especially when I brew it at home and make it into an unsweetened iced tea.
I love starting my day off with Morrocan mint & a muffin or scone. It helps to relax me & get me ready for my days work.
Before bed a good Lavender or Chamomile Tea with a Romance novel is great.
This weeks Numi Tea is Morrocan Mint. This tea helps me to take a few moments to sip….to think….to relax…..and know that even though the circumstances around me might be hectic……these brief tea moments bring me back to what is calm and peaceful. I love a relaxing, renewing of the “moment”! This weeks book I’m reading is The Secret Garden.
I struggle to stay hydrated and get headaches if I don’t have enough water, so I start my day hydrated with a 16-ounce big mug of tea, and try to re-steep it and drink another 16 ounces before lunch.
I drink a lot of elderberry tea in the winter for immune health as well as its delicious taste.
I drink green tea every night to calm myself before sleeping
Drinking tea daily helps to soothe and calm my nerves after a stressful day.
I try to meditate for a few minutes every afternoon, and then finish off with a great cup of rooibos tea. Sometimes I have lemon tea. This routine helps to keep me centered and relaxed. 🙂
I have all of my teas in a plastic box so that I can just pull out what I want. My favorites that I go for the most is Amber Sun & Moriccan Mint & Orange spice. I have to admit my all time favorite is MINT, I got hooked on it in Israel on a long trip. I average around 6 or 7 cups of tea a day, In the summer I usual take a cup of tea out on the porch around 5:30 or so and just watch the new day starting.
As for books reading one of my favorite authors David Golemon had a new book, so I have been re-reading his other books. So for the last 2 weeks I have been rereading 10 of his previous books leading up to this new one. And I received that book yesterday and it will be my weekend read.
I struggle with anxiety, so I use herbal teas to help me remain calm for work or when I am having to handle a lot of stress.
I love to drink tea mid-day until evening. After the morning cup of coffee, I switch to tea. From Roobis brewed and then chilled during the afternoon to warm green tea or chamomile in the evening.
My favorite book is Slaughterhouse-Five, and I enjoy reading it with Moroccan Mint tea.
I prefer to drink Numi’s Chocolate Pu-erh Tea after dinner for a delicious, but healthy treat. It’s a perfect way to end the day.
I have a glass of hot green tea before I go to the gym, to get myself going. Throughout the day, I drink iced matcha and rooibis throughout the day to keep hydrated and energized…and simply, because I love my tea. When I get home and until bed, it’s lemon ginger for a smooth digestive journey. I love, love, love tea.
I lo watch my Netflix and enjoy a nice cup of warm tea with honey and lemon in it!!
I enjoy an afternoon pick me up of Moroccan Mint. I think the mint flavor and aroma really helps me fight off the afternoon sleepiness that I start to get. In the evening I love a nice mug of Rooibus Chai with some milk. It is perfect for some relaxation after a long day. I love Numi tea!
Tea is my favorite drink for Health and Wellness. I have a variety of Teas on hand. I drink tea in the morning to wake me up and give me energy without the jitters. It’s a great way to boost my metabolism followed by a healthy breakfast. I love drinking tea throughout the day because it’s a healthy alternative two other beverages and yet has good taste and flavor with health benefits. After dinner if I need 2 unwind and have a restful sleep I love to have herbal and chamomile tea. On days that I do not eat the healthiest I love to have the detox teas. It is difficult to drink tea of any kind, so brand is important because quality matters. Numi is definitely a brand I love and Trust.
I like to have a cup or two of tea in the morning at work. It helps me to feel refreshed and ready to face the day. I also like a cup or two in the evening at home. It’s a great way to relax!
My favorite tea in the world is Numi’s Emperor’s PU~ERH. My naturalpath gave me a sample when I needed to remove dairy…no more coffee with cream in the AM for me…I did not miss a beat. I’ve been drinking coffee since I was 19 and I will be 50. I drink Emperor’s PU~ERH every morning and LOVE IT. A book to pair is 5000 Year Leap.
Love waking up with Jasmine Green Tea 🙂
Amber Sun tea while reading “First Star I See Tonight” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. So relaxing!
life can be hard but tea should not be it should be hot or cold simple .for me tea is a great natural evening meditation relaxer .fresh ice box water dded to kettle and into the cup to steep while i put on my favorite jammies and head to the porch with mug in hand to enjoy the quiet cool evenings catching some peace and collecting my thoughts
White rose and “at first sight” by nicholas sparks at the moment. So yummy and light, just like the book. perfect for summer hazy days.
I drink lots of tea everyday to get the antioxidants. I also brew a strong cup of jasmine green and mix it in when I make my own DIY face masks. Mixing some with oatmeal, honey, and masked avocado is refreshing!
My husband and I have a large selection of teas that we mix up daily. Some of the caffeinated for mornings (we especially enjoy the pu-erh varieties) and decaf every evening (usually lemon chamomile or Moroccan mint). We don’t miss a day! Thank you for the amazing selection and high quality.
I start the day with rooibos chai, although after reading this, I’ll have to try the Golden Chai. To get through the afternoon slump I also choose Morrocan Mint. I should have a tea party with the blog author – we have the same taste in tea 🙂
Enjoy different teas all day long. Most recently, drinking the Rooibos and different Turmeric teas.
I love the book, I AM! and the ROOIBOS CHAI tea.
Moroccan Mint help me get through my day. I always have an uneasy stomach and mint tea really helps me, so I always have some on hand.
I especially use tea to help when I have a cold or help me to sleep. Tea is great for heart health.
Numi Breakfast Blend is a great way to wake up each morning. I love to read mysteries with my tea.
I cold brew gun powder green for energy. When I’m craving something sweet I have a cup of chocolate pu-erh tea!
In 2007, I spent about 3 months in the hospital while already dealing with kidney failure caused by lupus, I was diagnosed with CNS lymphoma and I eventually developed MRSA. I survived! While recovering, my good friend’s boss heard about my condition. She mailed me several packs of Gunpowder Green and additional teas to fight off the cancer. I completed two inspiring books while drinking Gunpowder Green–The Power of Now and Blink. I continue to drink Gunpowder Green. Another favorite of mine is Golden Chai!
My Daily wellness routine includes a hot cup of Dry Lime Tea with two small scoops of Powdered Marine Collagen peptides . Before I go to bed at night. Delicious…… My skin never looked better and firmer… And I am 66 years old.
Deserve two scoops of the collagen into a mug of hot water… Stir with a small risk until resolved. A a bag go Numi DRY LIME tea.let sit 5 minutes. ENJOY…..
I do some light exercising, stretching, and massaging then have a cup of hot green tea.
I use the Moroccan mint to help with my tummy troubles. It always works!
Moroccan Mint and the Harry Potter books!
I have quite a collection of Numi Teas that I use several times each day. I usually start with breakfast blend for breakfast. I use Mate Lemon for iced tea during the day. At night my usual go to is some decaf Ginger lemon. Love tea time!!!
My favorite Numi tea is Chamomile Lemon for a nice relaxing evening with a Sue Grafton alphabet book. Am currently reading V is for Vengeance.
I brew a LARGE thermos full of Emperor’s puerrha. I drop in 3 big slices of fresh ginger, two green cardamom pods, Vietnamese cinnamon, two Tbls of honey, and a grind of black pepper. I sip this all day, and when I open it people smell that wonderful aroma and show up with their cups , and we all share. It’s what gets me through the day. I even made a coat for my thermos so it stays super hot all day.
Every morning I have a glass of freshly brewed Numi Gunpowder Green tea mixed with some Moroccan Mint. I add a squeeze of lemon, some liquid stevia, and sit and check my e-mail while I sip my tea. It gives me that mid-morning pick-me-up!
When I wake up, it’s always black tea…preferably within about 10 minutes of opening my eyes. I switch between Earl Grey, Assam, Chai with milk, or another flavored black blend. Sometimes sweet, sometimes plain. It not only wakes me up but it helps me ease into a day without stress or worry. In the summer, I might also have iced green or herbal tea later in the day, with or without a splash of lemonade, to cool off and take a break. In the winter, the cup of black tea in the morning is usually the first of 7-8 cups of hot tea I’ll consume in a day. But I switch to green after the first cup, and then herbal after the second or third cup, being fairly sensitive to caffeine.
This tea is very relaxing and fresh! It helps me relax and get my home work done. It has a very great taste!
I love the turmeric, the Fields of Gold Turmeric Tea is my favorite with a little bit of local honey. Lots of articles lately it seems on how good turmeric is for you! But actually I love a lot of the Numi Teas!
Settling down with my Numi Chocolate Pu- Erh and my latest medical mystery thriller, is all I need to escape the real world for a while.
Any Tom Wolfe novel with any of the new turmeric teas. Exciting and fun!
I love Chamomile Lemon tea. I enjoy relaxing to Harry Potter books and sipping on tea.
Numi’s golden chai has the right amount of spices that help me indulge and relax after a long day. I usually will mix in some milk for added taste. It really helps to relax and calm me.
Tea helps me to relax and unwind after getting the kids into bed. It’s my favorite time of day and I never miss it. Even if I’m traveling I have a cup of tea at night.
my sister and i share the taste of tea in summer it raspberry or peach in winter its pepermint
Tea helps me to unwind after a long day, Chamomile Lemon tea or any of the new turmeric teas.
I have a cupboard full of flavors to fit my mood, aches, or illness and always have fresh local honey. I get a new jar of honey weekly to keep up with my daily teas.
I like the Numi Gunpowder Green Tea with any book by Kate Elliot.
Honestly, I drink Cold Tea but not hot tea, however, my first born just graduated High School and he “LOVES” Tea, actually that’s most of what he drinks! Ice Tea and Hot Tea. I’m entering this contest in hopes to win this for my baby boy, who truly deserves the world. He’s such a wonderful young man. Always has been a good boy! Thank you for giving us this chance to win this contest! 😀
I have never had the pleasure of trying but hope to real soon!
I brew green or black mountain tea twice a week and keep it iced so it’s all set to take to work everyday. It’s refreshing!!
Jasmine green and any Steven King book
I drink tea in the morning, and especially when my thr
i try to drink tea at least once a day to help calm my senses
I enjoy a cup of Morroccan Mint tea in the morning after my morning jog. At 10 a.m. I enjoy hte Rooibos Chai and then after lunch the Chocolate tea. I enjoy decaf Earl Grey in the evening before bed.
I drink tea all day. I drink tea in the morning, afternoon, after dinner, and before bed. I love tea and I drink all sorts of tea. I love drinking Numi Turmeric teas to help with inflammation and all sorts of things.