Tea by the clock
Most tea questions are really timing questions. Here's the day mapped out — plus what to pour when the first coffee wasn't the problem, and a simple winter rotation.
The daily clock
| Hour | The cup | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | nettle | minerals to start on |
| Mid-morning | tulsi | steadiness for the day's work |
| Afternoon | lemon balm | the slump, softened |
| After dinner | peppermint | the meal, settled |
| Evening | chamomile | the day, closed |
| Bedtime | valerian | when sleep needs an escort |
Instead of a second coffee
| Name | When | Traditionally kept for |
|---|---|---|
| Nettle | first thing | minerals before caffeine |
| Peppermint | mid-morning | sharpness without the jitters |
| Tulsi | the 10am wall | steadier than a refill |
| Ginger | slow starts | heat that wakes you honestly |
| Rooibos | afternoons | the coffee-shaped cup, decaffeinated |
Seven days, seven cups — a winter rotation
| Day | The cup | The mood |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | ginger | start the week warm |
| Tuesday | peppermint | clear-headed middles |
| Wednesday | rooibos | the long middle, softened |
| Thursday | tulsi | holding steady |
| Friday | lemon balm | letting the week go |
| Saturday | cinnamon | slow mornings |
| Sunday | chamomile | closing it gently |
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