Why I Keep Coming Back to Green Tea

I’ll admit it: I’ve jumped on just about every wellness bandwagon you can name. Celery juice. Mushroom coffee. Those odd vinegar shots. But no matter how many trends I try, I always seem to find my way back to something incredibly simple — green tea.

At first, it was about weight loss (wasn’t it always in our twenties?). Then it became about digestion, then energy, then skin. Now? It’s just part of my daily rhythm. But recently, I started wondering: is green tea really as magical as we’re led to believe, or am I just attached to the ritual?

Out of curiosity, I did a deeper dive. Turns out, Ayurveda — the ancient Indian system of health I’ve been learning more about lately — has considered green tea beneficial for centuries. According to Ask Ayurveda, green tea helps balance Kapha and Pitta doshas thanks to its cooling, light, and slightly astringent nature. It’s not just about antioxidants (though modern science certainly loves those too); it’s about how this tea works with the body’s natural rhythms. I found a really clear breakdown of this perspective here: https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1244-is-green-tea-good-for-health-benefits-uses-and-ayurvedic-view

Of course, not everyone has the same experience with green tea. I came across a really interesting post on Threads where someone shared how drinking green tea on an empty stomach can sometimes cause discomfort: https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DMH5sjlhL-B

That said, there are also tons of creative ways to integrate it into your day without any trouble. I spotted a beautiful little routine on Instagram where someone pairs their green tea with mindful eating and gentle yoga: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMH5siGgJ6l/

Facebook groups seem to love talking about the calming ritual side of tea, too. I found this thoughtful post that really resonated with me about making tea a slow, daily habit rather than just a health hack: https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1058312536448717

Even in the world of skincare, green tea gets its due. Pinterest is full of DIY ideas for masks and toners using green tea, which honestly makes me want to experiment again: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919625463194

I noticed green tea’s health benefits come up a lot on platforms like Twitter too. Someone posted recently about how the antioxidants in green tea are being explored for even more health applications: https://twitter.com/1857364984759541760/status/1945053287582925261

And over on LinkedIn, there’s ongoing discussion about how green tea bridges ancient wisdom and modern wellness trends. It’s clear people in health industries take it seriously, beyond just trendy marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_green-tea-is-often-praised-as-a-superfoodbut-activity-7350819064891527180-g9wC?

For me, green tea isn’t about solving a problem anymore. It’s about adding something gentle, grounding, and a little bit healing to my daily life.