Green tea
Green tea is a suitable choice for those who want to gradually reduce their coffee drinking habits. This type of tea still brings a feeling of alertness but usually contains less caffeine. L-theanine - an amino acid in green tea can support maintaining a state of alertness but still relaxation.
Green tea is also rich in catechins, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) - a compound with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Besides, matcha can be a suitable coffee substitute. Matcha is a powdered form of green tea, made from all finely ground tea leaves. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine in matcha can help maintain a clear and focused state for longer without causing a feeling of stress like coffee.
Black tea
The amount of caffeine in black tea is lower than in coffee. The dark color and characteristic flavor of black tea come from the oxidation of tea leaves. In this process, antioxidant compounds such as theaflavin and thearubigin are formed.
These antioxidants can help reduce inflammation and contribute to promoting the development of beneficial gut bacteria.
