3 underrated teas for mindfulness & relaxation

Are you looking for tea to promote mindfulness and tranquility? These three varieties have a gentle, balancing effect and will accompany you through quiet moments – all without herbal tea.

3 unterschätzte Tees für Achtsamkeit & Entspannung - Noema

Key Facts

  • Not every calming tea has to be an herbal tea.
  • Oolong, green tea and white tea can gently relax you.
  • These three varieties support focus, serenity, and evening relaxation.
  • Ideal for moments when you want to relax or reconnect with yourself.


1. Gabalong – The Japanese tea with GABA effect

What is Gabalong?
A rare Oolong tea from Japan, which is particularly rich in GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) due to a special process – an amino acid that has a calming effect on the body.

Effect: Stress-reducing, relaxing, ideal for late hours
Taste: Mild, creamy, slightly nutty
Preparation: 85–90 °C, 3–4 minutes

Perfect for: evenings, mindfulness rituals, deeper breathing

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2. Jasmin Dragon Pearls – Green serenity in pearl form

What is special about it?
This green tea is scented several times with fresh jasmine blossoms during processing. The result is a delicate, floral tea with a sense of inner peace.

Effect: Mildly invigorating, balancing, calming on mind & senses
Taste: Floral, soft, with a delicate sweetness
Preparation: 75–80 °C, 2–3 minutes, can be steeped multiple times

Perfect for: The afternoon, reading time, slow transitions

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3. Downy Silver Needle – Gentle white tea for quiet moments

What makes him so special?
Downy Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) consists exclusively of unopened leaf buds. Its effect is gentle, its taste almost ethereal.

Effect: Relaxing, low in caffeine, very gentle on the stomach
Taste: Delicate, floral, slightly sweet
Preparation: 75–85 °C, 2–3 minutes

Perfect for: Evenings, after Yin Yoga, for inner reflection

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FAQs

Which tea is good for winding down?

Gabalong and white teas like Silver Needle are particularly gentle and calming.

Can green tea relax you?
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