The sun had barely risen, when the morning had already started on the wrong foot.  Elizabeth slept past her alarm and ended up late for work on her first day at the attorney’s office. She hastily gets dressed and scurries to her car. The moment she arrives to the office, her boss sends her back out into the world to make a coffee run for everyone. She runs around the block to the nearest Starbucks and orders four espresso macchiatos, three cappuccinos, five vanilla spiced lattes, and three hazelnut Frappuccinos. After she receives her order, she hurries back to the office and hands everyone their order. Unfortunately, she spills one of the cappuccinos all over her boss’s crisp white shirt. She apologizes profusely, but he just sends a scathing look her way, quieting her down. As a punishment, he sends her to the dry cleaners to pick up his clothing and has to stay later to organize the case files.  Finally, her boss lets her go at nine o’clock p.m. and as soon as she gets home, she kicks off her patent leather black pumps and changes into her silky pajamas. After making her way into the kitchen, she makes herself a cup of hot chamomile tea to soothe the stress of the work day. Elizabeth takes her mug to the couch and tries to relax while forgetting the day she had.

Tea calms the nerves and decreases even the worst forms of stress.

“Tea in general is relaxing and a tasty drink,” junior Hannah Richter said. “It makes you calmer and see the world a little more clearer.”

Tea has become increasingly popular among the young crowd because of the variety of flavor and great health benefits. Many make a point to visit Teavana because of the unique flavors which break the resistance of non tea goers. Popular flavors include Raspberry Riot Lemon Mate, Citrus Lavender Sage, and Wild Orange Blossom Herbal tea .

America’s most popular coffee industry, Starbucks, also own this trending tea company.  After opening  a tea bar in Manhattan, Starbucks gradually eased into the tea world and try to implement tea as they have done for coffee. Currently, they plan to spread other tea bars across America in the next ten years.

“The company [Teavana] is growing very quickly because the world of tea is increasing rapidly,” General Manager of Teavana, Elad Lerner said. “Every day we introduce the concept of loose leaf tea to new people. Then they take it home to experience it and show their family.”

The many benefits of tea include weight management. According to a study in 2011 by the Journal Obesity, mice fed a high fat diet, but also given green tea compounds did not gain weight as quickly as the mice that didn’t have any of the green tea. Oolong tea, also known for its weight management, contains catechin and caffeine, which keep he body’s metabolism moving up to two hours after drinking. Black tea can help reduce stress and blood pressure according to a study done by American Medical Association. Black tea also prevents bacteria in the mouth and plaques build up because of the polyphenols. Tea can help veryone become healthier in their lifestyle while enjoying a new and delicious beverage.

         “I began drinking tea in elementary school with milk and sugar,” American History teacher, Mr. David Dainer-Best said. “I have enjoyed it all my life. It goes along for the appreciation of food and beverages.”