Each tea carries different information, Qi and feeling to us (the Teaists). Sometimes the Qi is just right with a calm state of alert and resolve to meditate or get stuff done. It can also be psychoactive and sometimes the tea varieties offer a high power and hilarious amphetamine-like buzz or a chilled out, calming vibe. That's because tea, unlike coffee, contains L-theanine, a chemical that metabolizes caffeine over a longer period of time. Tea, however, appears to provide a more sustained boost in energy than coffee. ![]() This feeling of the tea qi can be balancing and refreshing. Since coffee contains more caffeine than tea, it will give you a bigger buzz. Through our own tea practice in the city, mountain, or jungle, or wherever, we can brew tea and take the tea moment to connect with the deep roots and energy from the tea trees. This practice continues, and today we can connect with ethnic minority groups in Southeast Asia and witness their tributes to the tea trees and to their “Tea Gods”. This reverence and exchange enhanced their life. Perhaps the animist tradition of reverence to the tree and forest spirits endures through our tea sessions? Shamans, wise people, and their communities took tea to commune with nature and to honor nature. Speaking for this group that which we belong, the old tea trees have deep roots and connections established over the millennia to the flora, fauna and life forces in the soil and environment. Teaists and so called tea heads or tea drunks have many theories. (teaist is one who practices TEAISM, the teaist is the brewer and imbiber). Each infusion of the tea reveals a new experience of aroma, flavor, and aftertaste while the connection between the tea’s Qi and the “teaist” grows stronger. These moments with tea create a unique feeling and energy. In a sense, the genetic characteristics of the tea, the provenance, and the skill used to craft the tea is felt through brewing, drinking, and savoring each infusion. In this connected state, one can perceive how the tea makes them feel in a more powerful way as the energy flows, builds and resonates. ![]() The time we spend with the tea through the many infusions creates a direct link or bond, which can aid in reaching a meditative or connected state. Pu’er and Oolong tea varieties have more patience, meaning you can brew many infusions from the same leaves. Not to mention the obvious importance of healthy sleep, nutrition and excercise.The sensation of Cha Qi is usually associated with drinking Pu’er Tea and Oolong Tea because these varieties of tea are typically harvested from old growth arbors and ancient tea trees or bushes with deep roots grown in remote high mountain regions. Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, etc.) is a topic worth researching for improving mood in general, without having to rely on the acute effect of stimulants or anxiolytics. It's gotten me beautifully out of some nasty cholinergic bad trips in the past. It's a powerful adaptogen with a bunch of properties, it feels like balancing everything the moment I take a sip. Now, in the realm of recommendations, I would definitely suggest you try Jiaogulan tea. I think I'll keep a bottle of that around and use it when needed. Lately I've been trying L-Tyrosine (Jarrow brand) and I found interesting how it got me out of a few "bad mood" situations, yet it doesn't seem to do much when my dopamine is in good levels. For now, I'll stick to tea since it does work well for me, but in the end I'd like to stop relying on stimulants and minimize my supplementation as much as possible. That might not be the case for everyone, though. Overall, I think everything works much better for me without the coffee. Everytime I stop for a few days, I start sleeping better and waking up with a better mood and energy. I love it, but it messes me up in many ways, it disrupts my sleep cycle and lately I've not been feeling much of a mood boost from it either. LOL I cannot suggest that to anyone, but it's funny you asked me because I'm definitely quitting coffee starting today.
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