3 underestimated teas for mindfulness & relaxation

Are you looking for tea for more mindfulness & calm? These three varieties work gently, balancing, and accompany you through quiet moments – completely without herbal tea.

Key Facts

Not every calming tea has to be an herbal tea
Oolong, green tea, and white tea can relax gently
These three varieties support focus, serenity, and evening calm
Ideal for moments when you want to calm down or arrive at yourself

1. Gabalong – The Japanese tea with GABA effect

What is Gabalong?
A rare Oolong tea from Japan that is particularly rich in GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric acid) due to a special process – an amino acid that has a calming effect in 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. Jasmine Dragon Pearls – Green serenity in pearl form

What is special about it?
This green tea is scented multiple times with fresh jasmine flowers during processing. The result is a fine, floral tea with inner calm.

Effect: Slightly invigorating, balancing, calming for mind & senses
Taste: Floral, soft, with delicate sweetness
Preparation: 75–80 °C, 2–3 minutes, multiple infusions possible

Perfect for: The afternoon, reading hours, slow transitions

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

What makes it 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 stomach-friendly
Taste: Delicate, floral, slightly sweet
Preparation: 75–85 °C, 2–3 minutes

Perfect for: In the evening, after Yin Yoga, for inner reflection