Okay, this may seem a little silly, but does anyone else experience a sort of high when drinking tea? Whenever I seem to drink a cup, I often experience a sort of buzz that is unlike any other intoxication. I become more alert, my mood changes favorably, the world seems better, and the experience approaches the euphoric. It is a mild effect, but is quite noticeable. I know what you may be thinking: it's the caffeine. However, soft drinks have no effect and coffee is way too overpowering. Also, the effects show up regardless of the caffeine content of the tea. Anyone else experience this? Any idea of what causes this? Is it purely psychosomatic, a placebo?
Tea Buzz?
Aug 21, 2004
4 Replies
I think it's about time I told you I've been putting crack cocaine in your tea for years.
I get the same way. I think it's just due to the whole ritual which allows me to slow down for a few minutes while I wait for my tea to brew, and then once it's ready, I breathe in deeply the arome of the tea and then take a nice slow sip. I think all of that contributes to the natural high. But that's my take on it.Either way you aren't alone.
Get high naturally with tea! hahaha
Yes.
Someone once commented here that components in tea simultaneously sharpen the mind and relax the nerves and muscles. Nice trick!
Joe Kubera
Tea has a very noticeble effect on me also!
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