Is Jasmine Tea Safe to Drink in the Morning? Here's Why and More

Even though jasmine tea has been around for a while, it has become viral over the last few years. The mere mention of the tea in season 1 of The White Lotus sparked ample curiosity among viewers and fans, and suddenly, jasmine tea became the talk of the town. From its benefits to recipes, everything about the beverage grabbed attention. But in this article, we will explore whether you should have jasmine tea first thing in the morning. Dr Ridhima Khamesra, clinical dietitian, tells us more.

Is Jasmine Tea Safe to Drink in the Morning?

The morning jasmine tea debate is more interesting than you'd think, notes Dr Ridhima Khamesra.

"Contrary to popular belief, jasmine tea is a great choice for your morning ritual. While some people worry about drinking tea before breakfast, research shows that jasmine tea is generally easy on the stomach and may even support digestive health," she adds.

It has antioxidants and polyphenols that "can help soothe the digestive tract and promote the growth of good bacteria, making it a gut-friendly option for many people."

Apart from being good for your digestive health, jasmine tea helps you stay awake without giving you that intense caffeine kick. "Jasmine tea contains moderate caffeine-less than coffee but enough to provide a gentle boost in alertness without the jitters or crashes that strong coffee can sometimes cause," the dietitian says, adding, "The caffeine in jasmine tea works together with L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea leaves, to enhance brain function."

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This combination also promotes calm and attentive focus, improves short-term memory, and helps you feel alert and relaxed, "an ideal state for starting your day."

The tranquility you feel after drinking jasmine tea is also thanks to the floral aroma. "The floral aroma of jasmine tea isn’t just pleasant. Studies suggest it can have a calming effect, reducing stress and promoting sense of well-being. This makes jasmine tea a unique morning beverage, helping to set a positive tone for the day ahead," points out Dr Ridhima Khamesra.

In the end, she says, "So while conventional wisdom pushes us toward strong coffee or black tea, consider this: perhaps the gentle, steady hand of jasmine tea is exactly what your morning needs—biochemically designed to ease you into your day rather than jolt you into it. Your perfect morning might just be more floral than you thought."

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