Tea has less caffeine than coffee, but also has l-theanine, which has a relaxing effect. I’ve never really been much of a coffee drinker though, so I can’t compare the two on a subjective-experience level.
The reason I like the fancier teas is mostly because they have better, more complex flavors and smells. That plus the caffeine and l-theanine puts me in a good head space to focus on whatever I need to.
Tea does it for me. Especially fancy Chinese teas.
I’ve only tried your standard western teas, are there more exotic brands with more exotic effects? And how do they compare with coffee?
Tea has less caffeine than coffee, but also has l-theanine, which has a relaxing effect. I’ve never really been much of a coffee drinker though, so I can’t compare the two on a subjective-experience level.
The reason I like the fancier teas is mostly because they have better, more complex flavors and smells. That plus the caffeine and l-theanine puts me in a good head space to focus on whatever I need to.