Can rooibos tea be consumed before bedtime?

Drinking rooibos tea before bed has its own benefits due to its caffeine-free status. Rooibos tea contains no stimulant compounds, unlike standard teas, allowing you to drink it before bed without worrying about disturbing your sleep schedule. I personally love an evening cup; I feel fully able to drink rooibos in the evening without experiencing next-day grogginess. The natural properties of rooibos tea also make it ideal for an evening wind-down.

The relaxation of tension can be due to physiological and psychological characteristics. The presence of magnesium helps facilitate natural muscle relaxation. The warmth in which you envelop your body activates your own body's relaxation response. I encourage clients to make it a routine to wind down. This signals to your nervous system that sleep time is approaching.

Antioxidant activity continues to function while you sleep. These compounds neutralize the free radicals generated during normal metabolism and cellular metabolism. Cellular repair processes that occur overnight are facilitated by the polyphenols in rooibos. I have had clients tell me that they experienced increased morning energy levels. These overnight recovery processes seem to have improved.

When preparing your nighttime rooibos, use slightly cooler water to brew at 195 °F. Allow it to steep for eight minutes to soak up all of the calming compounds. Add a cinnamon stick for flavor that won't stimulate, if you like. Drink it an hour before bed. If you incorporate this into your ritual, you've just created an automatic sleep hygiene ritual!

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