Before you even take your first sip, tea is already working on your wellness. The aroma of freshly brewed tea is a powerful form of natural aromatherapy.
The Linalool Factor
Tea leaves contain a molecule called Linalool, which is also found in lavender. When you inhale the steam from your cup, Linalool interacts with your olfactory system to send instant signals of "calm" to your amygdala—the brain's emotional center.
Blood Pressure Modulation
Inhaling the scent of aromatic Green or Purple Tea for just 2 minutes has been shown to slightly lower blood pressure and heart rate. It is a biological "reset button" for when the Nairobi traffic or a long day gets to be too much.
Did You Know?
Connoisseurs practice "Gongfu" tea ceremonies partly to focus on these aromas. The scent of the dry leaf, the wet leaf, and the empty cup all provide different therapeutic molecules.
Take a Breath
The next time you brew mediFRESH, don't rush to drink. Lean in. Take three deep breaths of the volcanic-infused steam. Let the minerals and aromatic oils ground you in the present moment.