You’ve heard of morning routines. Maybe you’ve tried a few—early workouts, cold showers, journaling before sunrise. But have you considered starting your day with a tea ritual?

For centuries, cultures around the world have used morning tea as a cornerstone of their daily routines. From the Japanese matcha ceremony to British builders’ tea, there’s something almost sacred about that first cup. And now, modern science is catching up to what tea lovers have always known: the ritual matters.