Does Black Tea help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 5 people who reported on Black Tea for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
100%better5 reports · few reports
5 better0 no change0 worse
What people say about Black Tea and anxiety
“I switched from coffee to black tea for the same reasons. My body just reacts so much better to tea.”
“Why is my anxiety gone? Why am I not jittery anymore? Why do I feel so good? I found out later on that my pot of strong black tea has plenty of theanine in it.”
“black tea relaxes me. I just drink it straight, no sugar or milk, and it gives me an immediate sense of relief and calm.”
“400mg with black tea twice daily (don't drink coffee because of cortisol issues). it helps balance me out with zero sides.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong64 meta-analyses · 126 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Black Tea.
Side effects people mention
nausea 1jitteriness 1stomach issues 1
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count