4 Reasons To Drink Hot Tea
4 Reasons
To Drink Hot Tea
Originally published in April 2019. Updated in May 2025.
Hot Tea for Grounding, Comfort & Healing
A few months ago, I posted a blog titled, Hygge- Mindfulness Intensified, where I shared a story about the misplacement of my tea kettle and how it led to recognizing memorable moments. Since revealing that blog post, I've had many questions about hygge. Before I begin, what I want people to know is the tea kettle is only a component of my story. The practice of making tea and sipping hot tea is my primary goal...it's actually a part of my familial history.
If you’re a regular reader of the Chat Trap Blog or a frequent visitor to A Solution B, you already know that food as medicine is a theme I return to often. In fact, if you've ever attended a session in my office, you were likely greeted with a warm cup of hot tea. It's more than a drink—it's an invitation to be present, to be nurtured.
And yes, I’m a firm advocate of tea (though let’s be safe with the temperature 🔥). Here are 4 reasons to embrace hot tea in your life:
1. Grounding
Grounding is a technique used to bring a person back to the present moment. This technique is used when a person is anxious or experiencing a flashback as it relates to trauma. In either instance, the person is experiencing fear and feels in danger, despite being in a safe place. Hot tea stimulates four (sight, touch, smell, and sound) of the five senses. The more senses stimulated, while safe, the better. That is why hot tea is an excellent grounding tool.
ProTip: Try pairing your grounding tea moment with an affirmation or deep breathing. If you’re into tools for inner calm, sign up for the Burnout Recovery Starter Kit and newsletter and receive guided resources straight to your inbox.
2. Hygge
Hygge is an intentional tradition that you create with moments that are special and enjoyable. Hot tea can easily be added to your lifestyle. Simply think of an activity you enjoy and that is pleasurable to you, for instance, morning meditation. Now, take that same activity and consume hot tea with it... the calming impact is priceless.
Recently, I asked my mother why she still enjoys hot tea. Her answer? It reminded her of the comfort and care she received as a child from her own mother.
🍵 Curious about adding more hygge to your life? Read my post on Hygge and Mindfulness for more inspiration.
3. Nutritional
Did you know your tea bag holds wellness potential? Green tea can support heart health, metabolism, and herbal blends can aid digestion or immunity. Drinking warm (not scorching) beverages also supports your digestive system, especially during colder seasons.
4. Diversity
Tea is versatile. There are numerous flavor combinations and variations of packaging such as tea bags or loose leaf . One can even consume tea with ice, warmed or hot. Alternative uses of tea are homemade hair rinses and paper dye (to give the appearance of aging).
Creating a Mindful Tea Ritual
Pairing tea with other small self-care rituals can make a big difference. I explore more of these mindful practices in this article on self-care for entrepreneurs, especially for those navigating high-stress roles and constant decision-making.
If this has you feeling inspired to start your own mindful tea practice, I’ve shared a few tools to support this practice, I’ve gathered a few mindful tea tools—like my favorite kettle and mat set—. You can explore them here. (affiliate link)
Summary
Overall, hot tea can assist with maintaining a person’s ability to stay in the present. Alternatively, it may assist in connecting pleasurable and affirming moments, thus resulting in positive memories. Not only are there diverse methods to consume and use tea, but there are many health benefits.
Hot tea isn’t just a beverage, it’s a ritual, a grounding tool, and a source of wellness. Whether you use it to ease anxiety, create hygge moments, or boost your nutrition, tea invites us to slow down and savor life.
Pairing tea with other small self-care rituals can make a big difference. I explore more of these mindful practices in this article on self-care for entrepreneurs.
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I also offer Tea Meditation sessions for teams, community circles, spiritual groups, and staff wellness programs. These peaceful, guided experiences blend mindfulness and tradition to create a moment of stillness in today’s fast-paced world.
✨ Invite your group, your workplace, or your circle to share in this calming ritual.
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Because healing doesn’t have to happen alone—and rest can be communal.
How do you enjoy your tea?
Share your favorite tea rituals or comforting moments in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you!
Written by: Reynelda Jones, LMSW, CAADC,ADS
CEO and Therapist of A Solution B
Works CiteD
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (n.d.). The health benefits of tea. EatRight.org. Retrieved April 1 2019, from https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthful-habits/the-health-benefits-of-tea
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