A hot cup of tea and a cold classroom will do the trick. So, to coffee drinkers, open your eyes and try something new. Tea has aso many benefits, like detoxing, reducing stress, and reducing skin inflammation. 

Here’s a list of my and fellow peers’ favorite tea picks, the best way it’s served, and no, not just Starbucks’ fall season lineup. 

Celestial Sweet Harvest Pumpkin

Senior Lucy Hewitt recommends a black tea with some popular fall flavors, the most notable being pumpkin, but also nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger.

“I like how the tea creates a fall vibe,” Hewitt said. “I love tea.”

Hewitt likes to drink this tea with wholegrain toast or pears during breakfast. 

Chai Bubble Tea

Another senior, Katie Sheff, recommends a chai bubble tea from Kung Fu Tea. While it’s not cold, chai has become very popular in the U.S., originating in India. It is now making cross-cultural fusions like with Boba. 

“I usually hate chai, but it doesn’t taste like chai at all,” Sheff said. “Every time I get it, I drink it in .2 seconds, and boba is fun.”

She likes to get boba with teriyaki beef rice balls and with friends. 

Green Tea

My recommendation is not too fancy and not too boring. Green tea is known for its amazing benefits, but it can also just be served hot. My favorite part about it is that it is a good drink for fighting illnesses. 

This article is dedicated to Georgia Gianopulos, an alumni who graduated in the class of 2023. She is an avid tea drinker and agrees that it should be given more attention.