Energising Teas

how does energising tea work?

Energising teas work through several distinct mechanisms depending on the type. Caffeinated teas provide their lift through a combination of caffeine and L-Theanine – the amino acid that modulates the effect of caffeine in tea, producing a state of alert, focused calm that most people experience as noticeably different from the sharper, more anxious energy of coffee.

Herbal energisers work differently – through adaptogenic compounds that help the body manage stress and fatigue more efficiently, circulatory-stimulating volatile oils like menthol in peppermint, or tonic botanicals like maca root that support sustained vitality at a hormonal and nutritional level. The energising effect of herbal teas is generally gentler and more nourishing than caffeine-driven energy, making them particularly useful for people sensitive to caffeine or looking for energy support later in the day.

what does energising tea taste like?

The flavour range across this collection is wide – reflecting the diversity of energising teas from around the world.

Matcha is rich, creamy, and deeply umami. Jasmine Green Tea is light and delicately floral. Aged Sheng Pu-erh is earthy and complex – one of the most distinctive cups in the entire Teapro range. Whole Leaf Peppermint is bright and cooling, with a clean menthol freshness that is immediately invigorating. Hibiscus is tart and vivid. Lemongrass is citrusy and refreshing.

Maca Root has a distinctive warm, malt-like earthiness. BodyBoost and TrimTonic are herbal workout blends with layered botanical character. Oat Straw is mild and nourishing – a gentle energiser for sustained daily vitality rather than an immediate lift. Flowering teas add a visual dimension to their gentle green tea energy. Whatever kind of energising experience you are looking for, there is a flavour here to match.

how do the teas in this collection provide energy?

Each tea contributes to energy and vitality through a different route.

Matcha: The highest caffeine tea in our range – because you consume the entire stone-ground leaf. Paired with abundant L-Theanine, it delivers sustained, focused energy without the jitteriness or crash associated with coffee. The gold standard of natural caffeinated energy.

Jasmine Green Tea and Phoenix Eye Jasmine: Medium caffeine balanced by L-Theanine – producing a bright, alert energy with a light, floral character. Ideal for daytime focus without overstimulation.

Aged Sheng Pu-erh: Contains caffeine alongside unique fermented bioactive compounds associated with metabolic support and a particularly clean, grounding energy that many pu-erh drinkers find distinctive from other caffeinated teas.

Whole Leaf Peppermint: Naturally caffeine-free, but the menthol in peppermint has a well-documented stimulating effect on alertness, mental clarity, and circulation – making it one of the most effective caffeine-free energisers available.

Hibiscus: Caffeine-free and rich in vitamin C and organic acids that support adrenal function and help maintain natural energy levels throughout the day.

Maca Root: A Peruvian adaptogenic root with a long tradition of use for stamina, endurance, and hormonal energy support – caffeine-free but genuinely energising through nutritive and adaptogenic mechanisms.

Lemongrass: Caffeine-free with circulatory-stimulating and mood-lifting properties from its volatile oil content – a refreshing and revitalising herbal option.

BodyBoost and TrimTonic: Purpose-blended workout teas combining energising botanicals to support physical performance and post-exercise recovery.

Oat Straw: A traditional nervine tonic – rich in silica, magnesium, and B vitamins that support nervous system health and help maintain steady, sustained energy rather than a sharp stimulant lift.

how to brew energising tea

Matcha: 70-75°C, whisked with 80ml water per 1-2g of powder

Green teas (jasmine, phoenix eye): 70-80°C, 1-2 minutes

Aged Sheng Pu-erh: 90-100°C, 2-3 minutes, re-steepable multiple times

Herbal teas (peppermint, hibiscus, lemongrass, maca root, oat straw, BodyBoost, TrimTonic): 90-100°C, 5-10 minutes

what caffeine levels are available?

Our energising collection covers the full caffeine spectrum. Matcha is the highest-caffeine option. Jasmine green teas and aged Sheng pu-erh sit in the medium range. Peppermint, hibiscus, lemongrass, maca root, oat straw, BodyBoost, and TrimTonic are all completely caffeine-free.

This means there is a genuinely energising option for any time of day – from a focused morning matcha to a caffeine-free afternoon peppermint lift, or a maca root brew that supports sustained vitality without affecting your sleep.

can you cold brew energising tea?

Yes – green teas and peppermint are particularly excellent cold-brewed, producing naturally refreshing drinks with full energising properties and none of the bitterness of hot over-steeping.

Add 4g of tea to 500ml of cold water and steep in the fridge for 4-8 hours.

Cold-brewed jasmine green tea over ice is a particularly clean and revitalising drink – delicate, naturally sweet, and genuinely energising without any added sugars or artificial ingredients.

is energising tea good for beginners?

Peppermint and lemongrass are among the most approachable teas available – naturally caffeine-free, immediately pleasant, and effective energisers that require no expertise to enjoy. Hibiscus is similarly vivid and accessible.

For those ready to explore the premium end of caffeinated energy, our ceremonial grade matcha is the most potent and rewarding option in the collection – providing a concentrated, clean, and genuinely focused energy that is unlike anything a tea bag or instant product can offer.