Tea and moods.

by **SlientSipper** » Dec 26th, '10, 22:59

Tea and moods.

by SlientSipper » Dec 26th, '10, 22:59

Here's a bit of an abstract question.

What kind of tea would you drink if you were in a angry mood?
How about a bitter mood? Sad?

Or would you not drink any tea at all?

I know this could have gone in any board but, I chose this one because black is how my mood feels like.

by **IPT** » Dec 27th, '10, 00:14

Re: Tea and moods.

by IPT » Dec 27th, '10, 00:14

Ooh, that's an interesting question. I'm going to have to think of that. I do drink teas according to my mood or feelings, but I never thought about which ones I drink when.

by **Auctoritas** » Jan 17th, '11, 20:28

Re: Tea and moods.

by Auctoritas » Jan 17th, '11, 20:28

When I'm upset I'll drink my comfort tea: decaf red rose from tea bags. It's not because it's a particularly spectacular tea, it's because it was my comfort tea growing up. Whenever I was sick or upset, my mom would bring me a mug.

Comfort aside, when I'm in a bad mood I'm more likely to gravitate towards standard black teas like Irish Breakfast or Earl Grey. If I'm happy I'll drink one of my flavored teas like a custom pumpkin spice blend or cherry black.

Of course, that's because it's winter now. If it were summer I'd be going for my greens and whites - I find the type of tea I drink depends a lot on season too. In fact, my greens go largely untouched all winter just because I prefer the heartier blacks for the gray and cold weather.

Oolongs just seem to be for whenever I'm in the mood to drink one!

Facebook · by **Bryan_drinks_te...** » Jan 18th, '11, 11:55

Re: Tea and moods.

by Bryan_drinks_te... » Jan 18th, '11, 11:55

It's entirely possible that you may teach yourself to be in a bad mood if you drink a certain kind of tea when in a bad mood. Perhaps tea should be a..liquid reminder for us to relax instead.

cheers,

bryan

by **rabbit** » Jan 18th, '11, 14:12

Re: Tea and moods.

by rabbit » Jan 18th, '11, 14:12

When I'm having bad day / bad mood I tend to drink wuyi oolong, roasted tgy, and shu pu-erh to make myself feel better.

When I'm in a good / happy mood I tend to go lighter... the happier, the lighter/sweeter the tea, favorites are green tie guan yin, taiping houkui and good longjing.