Why I Added Green Tea to My Afternoon Routine
You know that 3 PM slump when your coffee stops working? I did too—until green tea became my secret weapon for sustained energy and focus. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning we may get a small cut if you make a purchase. It doesn’t change the price you pay. Why I Added Green Tea to My Afternoon Routine My setup during the first month of testing. The First Thing I Got Wrong — According to research (), these markers showed consistent improvement. When I first decided to add green tea to my afternoon routine, I was chasing a simple goal: staying focused without the crash that comes with coffee. I figured it would be easy—just swap out my usual espresso for a cup of tea. But after consistent use, I realized how wrong I was about timing. I started drinking green tea around 3 PM, thinking it'd give me a steady help without disrupting my sleep. What I didn't account for is that even small amounts of caffeine can linger in the system...