So you’re a green tea lover. Did you know that you can maximize the powerful health benefits of blooming tea flowers or flowering teas (green tea) by consuming it at different times of the day? In this blog post we’re going to reveal the ideal times to drink tea for weight loss. Plus, we will reveal the myth behind drinking green tea before bedtime. Let’s begin!

Benefits of Green Tea Before Bed: Pros and Cons

Blooming tea flowers contain an amino acid called L-theanine. Its calming effect helps you to relax and sleep and it helps as a natural treatment for anxiety. Drinking a warm beverage before going to bed is also effective for making you feel sleepy. But green tea also contains a small amount of caffeine. A cup of black tea may contain around 40 mg of caffeine while a cup of green tea will only contain half of that. Caffeine content in teas is also a lot less compared to sodas and coffee. So if you are sensitive to caffeine then avoid green tea in the evening. Nutritionists suggest leaving a gap of four to six hours between your last cup of green tea and bedtime. Other benefits of drinking tea before bedtime is that it removes toxins from your body and it can help boost your immune system. Green tea contains a special substance called polyphenol to boost the effectiveness of your immune system. It is a great prevention for coughs, colds and illness. It also surpasses the strength of vitamin C. We know that blooming tea flowers has been very beneficial for weight loss. According to a study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Green tea can increase your fat-burning metabolism by up to 4%. To maximize the fat burning properties of green tea drink it before you exercise. But, don’t drink more than 2-3 cups a day. If you have a problem with late night snacking green tea might be the key. It can curb your appetite by regulating blood sugar and hormones.

Benefits of Green Tea for Weightloss

If losing weight is your primary goal you may just want to consider taking it with your dinner or early in the evening. If you’re having it with your meal fine but only if you don’t have a very sensitive stomach because green tea is alkaline in nature and it stimulates the secretion of extra gastric acid. Also, if you like adding sugar to your green tea it may be a good idea to skip this unhealthy white substance since sugar can promote wakefulness.   If you’re not sure if a green tea is the best thing for you before going to bed try it for one night and see how you react.

Green Tea Side Effects and Who Should Avoid It

It’s important to note that if you are anemic or suffering from iron deficiency too much green tea may make it difficult for you to absorb iron. Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should also be extra careful with the caffeine content of green tea. Make sure you seek advice from your doctor or a health professional.

The Best Time to Drink Green Tea

Do not take your tea very early in the morning on an empty stomach. The caffeine in it can lead to dehydration and it could stimulate the release of gastric acid which can cause stomach upset. It is important to remember that not all brands of blooming tea flowers offer the same quality. Teabloom's tea balls are sealed for freshness, but when opened deliver a spectacular show no other beverage can deliver. They're hand-made, each individually crafted and sewn by tea artisans into tiny balls or heart-shaped blooms with the finest green tea leaves. Full leaves- not chopped are used. They are wrapped tightly around edible flavorful flowers which when steeped will emerge and bloom before your very eyes into a virtual flower garden in your teapot. And each bloom can be steeped and re-steeped up to 3 times giving you even more value for your money. And remember that just like in life timing is everything. ☺ Photo credit: Bigstock