Introduction

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot water over cured leaves of
Camellia Sinensis plant. It has a cooling slightly bitter astringent flavor which many
people enjoy. From China to the United Kingdom, Morocco to India, tea is among
the most widely consumed drinks on the planet (second only to water). There are
many different types of tea; some teas, like Darjeeling and Chinese greens, have a
cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different
profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral or grassy notes.

There is almost no workplace which doesn’t have a cup of tea. People at work start
their day with a refreshing cup of tea and off-course the noon break cannot take
place without a cup of tea. These breaks are an excuse for everyone to stress their
legs, enjoy a sweet cup of tea and indulge in some idle office chit-chat.

Tea is a staple drink to every office pantry as the office goers drink more than a
million cups every year. More than being just being a drink, tea is now considered to
be a “magical elixir” with excellent health benefits associated with it. Tea has also
replaced coffee at most work places because of the general health benefits and
boosting work performance

While one can’t begin to know everything about tea, it’s wonderful to explore many
amazing insights on tea, especially at workplace.

Let’s find out!!!

Benefits of tea at workplace

Nowadays, the work culture has changed and it has become highly challenging for
the employees to deliver the promised performance. The rising amount of
competition has placed many employees under lot of stress with long working
hours. The stress of completing their works before the deadline tends to leave them
drained out both mentally and physically. Drinking a cup of tea relaxes, soothes and
uplifts our mood.

Tea also heightens alertness, banishes lethargy and beats fatigue. With no surprise
we can say that tea is the all time favorite drink at workplace. Tea is the perfect way
to feel better, and feel energized enough to carry on with the day.

Many office goers prefer coffee which is not healthy if consumed in excess. Such a
problem never arises with a cup of tea. Due to this reason, people are opting for tea
over coffee. Tea leaves are naturally high in antioxidants which prevents the body
from the free radicals developed due to the hectic lifestyle and polluted
environment. Tea can be a great “immuno-booster” at workplace, making you less
susceptible to all those viruses doing the rounds at work. It is also great for
combating stress at office and also reduces risk of lifestyle diseases.

Hurry…Burry…Tea time…

It’s 9 o’ clock in the morning and you have just landed at your office seat. You sit
and relax, take some deep breaths and immediately turn on your laptop. You have
not slept the entire night due to the meeting which is going to take place in a while…

You are off-course stressed out and guess what you do next??? You just dial the
office pantry number and order a cup of tea!!! As soon as you sip that magical cup
of tea, you are refreshed and boosted up all of a sudden for the meeting. The
winning element grasps all over you and you are ready to fire up.

Tea is the king of drinks at workplace due to several reasons and is considered as
the best beverage for office goers. It is said to have remarkable relaxing effect,
combats fatigue and even has the ability to override severe sleep deprivation. The
great property of tea i.e. ‘‘restoration of function’’ is grand for those who work under
a lot of stress.

The H20 Replacement…

Water is essential for the basic functioning of human body and is an important
rehydrating agent for us but how often do you remember to drink water while busy
with work? Not drinking enough water can dehydrate you and interfere with normal
digestive and circulatory functioning.

But now you don’t have to worry!!!

The good news is that drinking 3 or more cups of tea is considered better than
drinking the same amount of water because studies have proved that the
antioxidants in tea boost good health, and at the same time rehydrate your body.

Life savior for Workaholics!!!

A workaholic is a person who is addicted to work and has no time for anything else
other than their work. They live a very stressful life very often with very less sleep,
unplanned eating habits andmuch more. This puts them under a lot of stress which
ultimately results in increasing risk of heart diseases and diabetes.

Good news for the workaholics!!!

Tea can be a life a savior for the workaholics. Consuming tea often can give them
the mental support and strength to carry on the long hours of work smoothly. The
caffeine present in tea can help to overcome the sleep deprivation without effecting
the efficiency and quality of work.

Other benefits include the cardio protective action of the tea – “It helps by widening
blood arteries to reduce the risk of clots, and the antioxidants called ‘flavonoids’ in
tea can slow down the onset and risk of heart disease.”

So, for all the workaholics should do one small thing for your health – “Start having
3 to 4 cups of green tea at work at regular intervals.”

Chit-chat or gossip with tea

Who doesn’t like to chit-chat a little and gossip about the pals. Tea drinkers at
workplace are very sociable and develop a great friendship over a cup of tea. This is
the only reason that tea breaks are an essential part of coping with sedentary office
life.

Let us understand the science of Tea breaks!!!

Tea breaks originated approximately 200 years ago. They began when people
started work at five or six in the morning and employers allowed a break for food
and tea mid-morning. Between 1741 and 1820 industrialists, landowners and clerics
tried to stop tea breaks claiming they made workers lazy. The workers made a
stand and the break remains today.

Regular tea breaks are being supported at workplace in order to boost the work
performance among the employees. There is a whole lot of science behind a small
“Tea Break.” There are a number of studies to support the idea that taking regular
breaks boosts workplace culture and productivity.

Small tea breaks can help as follows:

 Stress reliever

 Increased focus

 Boost productivity

 Energy recharge

 Increase in bonding

 New idea creations

 Team building

 Improve communication
 

Bridging social gaps with Tea

What can be better than chit-chatting over a cup of tea!!!

According to Cary Cooper who is an Occupational Psychologist, “Tea breaks are an

essential part of coping with sedentary office life. Nowadays we sit in front of
screens not communicating eyeball to eyeball and even e-mail people in the same
building. We need to make people more active and see other people, and a tea
break is one way of doing this perfectly”.

Tea is a fine way to build relations at workplace. Lot of emotions spur out during the
tea break, great friendships for lifetime take place and the efficiency of
communication rises among the employees. Whatever explanations are there but at
the end of day, it’s all about the joy of sharing a hot drink together, getting some
time to stretch one’s legs and take a well deserved break.

Boost your productivity at work with Tea

Time is critical, so making the most out of it is important especially at workplace.

There is only one way to increase your output at work is by- “efficient working” and
this requires a paced up brain. Being more productive at work isn’t rocket science,
but it does require being more deliberate about how you manage your time. It’s a
human tendency to feel drained out after a few hours of work. There is always a
slump in our productivity mid-afternoon, especially if you have eaten a big lunch.
Here comes in picture the magical elixir – Tea.

The magical aroma and warmth of tea has the tendency to perk you up. Starting
your day with a cup of tea relaxes your mind, body and soul. Tea has a magical
quality to help you walk through a stressful day and helps you unwind at the end of
the day. There have been numerous studies on tea boosting your productivity levels
at work. The studies prove that productivity level is better among the tea drinkers
than the non-tea drinkers.

A high quality strong cup of tea exactly gives your body the power to reenergize.
Unlike coffee, which when drunk in excess can be bad for health; tea has some
complex components such as Theobromine and Theophylline which are said to be
the “productivity enhancers.”

Theobromine works a lot like caffeine; it is also an alkaloid, but studies reveal that
theobromine has a lesser adverse impact on the human CNS or central nervous
system and the added bonus is that theobromine is not addictive!!!

Theophylline doesn’t stimulate the central nervous system as much as caffeine; It

relaxes smooth muscles in the airway, making breathing easier while also
stimulating both the rate and force of contraction of the heart. Theophylline is also
an alternative for those who are allergic or sensitive to caffeine. Green and black tea
contains the largest quantity of theophylline.

So, what are you waiting for?

“If you are cold, tea will warm you;

if you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.”
-By William Gladstone

Brew up a healthy cup of tea at office today and get revitalized enough to find your
passion for work once more!

Disadvantages of vending machine

Do you reach out for a cup to give you that extra boost ever so often?
Well if you are one of those people who love to have this yummy brew
from a coffee machine, then this post is for you. Coffee from a coffee
machine may be a convenient alternative to traditional brews, but not
everything about this kind of coffee is good. So, before you reach out
for your next cup of machine coffee, some of its pros and cons may be
worth considering.
How is coffee from a coffee machine different from normal coffee?
According to well-known dietician, Neha Chandna, coffee prepared in a
vending machine is different from normal coffee only in the way it is
processed. Filtered coffee is prepared by grinding roasted coffee beans
and allowing boiling water and milk to flow into it. On the other hand,
the major components that make your machine coffee are roasted
coffee powder, milk powder, sugar and water. Also, the brewing time of
machine coffee is much shorter than the filtered one.
Are there any side effects of drinking machine coffee?
 Neha says, ‘Coffee from a vending machine is a stimulator that can make
you alert and active but if you drink too much of it, this kind of coffee can
cause anxiety and nervous instability.’
 Sometimes your machine coffee may contain added sugar and syrups,
regular consumption of which can lead to weight gain. Being high in sugar it
is also not advisable for diabetics.
 Additionally, drinking this coffee first thing in the morning may stimulate
hydrochloric acid production in your stomach that may make it difficult for
 you to digest your meals and lead to acidity and heart burn. Other than that
there are no major side effects of drinking machine coffee.
What are its benefits?
Machine coffee may offer you some health benefits, they are:
 Coffee prepared in an automatic coffee maker has very small amounts of
cafestol, a substance that can elevate cholesterol. If you have a family
history of heart disease or high cholesterol, a vending machine coffee  can be
a better option than filtered coffee. You can also make simple tweaks in your
daily diet to keep cholesterol levels under control.
 It is commonly believed that caffeine might dehydrate you, but machine
coffee may contribute towards your overall fluid intake as it has more water
and less caffeine.

The Pros
Naturally, one of the most obvious reasons why instant coffee has become popular is
because it's easy to prepare and highly convenient. Right before rushing to the office
in the morning and during quick breaks at work, this can easily be prepared and
consumed.
These days, there are already a lot of variations and flavors for instant coffee, which
has made it even more widespread.
What's more, instant coffee is much cheaper. It's mass-produced and can easily be
transported. Thus, it's suitable for travel, camping, and the like.
It's important to note as well that instant coffee still provides the usual health benefits
of usual coffee. It still contains the coffee beans that can give you a good daily dose
of antioxidants for a better immune system. Coffee is also known for cancer and
heart disease prevention and liver protection.
The Cons
Over the years, different studies have shown the disadvantages of drinking instant
coffee. It's said to be high in the chemical compound called acrylamide. This can
lead to health risks, although the complete extent of its perils has not yet been
confirmed or clarified. Aside from this, there may be other toxic chemicals found in
instant coffee. In addition, some experiments have exhibited that those who drink
about 7 cups of instant coffee within a day can actually have hallucinations.
Please also take note that with instant coffee, you can't really fully enjoy the
wonderful health benefits of coffee. The processing has lowered the amount of
antioxidants, for instance.
Generally, nutritionists and health specialists would choose natural coffee over
instant coffee anytime! Besides, brewing your own coffee will certainly bring about
better flavor. You also have the freedom to enjoy your own blend by choosing what
and how much to mix into your coffee.