Since the female brain is full of estrogen receptors, we probably should say that hormones perk the brain up the best of all. But that is a different topic, and we do know that Morning Joe is popular as it is a pick up for the brain!
Coffee is the most consumed psychoactive agent in the world because they are the beverages highest in caffeine. Many modern beverages add synthetic caffeine. Natural caffeine can reduce fatigue, increase focus and enhance weight loss.
Green tea contains a unique amino acid called L-theanine, which coffee lacks. L-theanine can provide cognitive benefits that go beyond what coffee offers. When combined with caffeine, as it is in green tea, L-theanine can enhance focus and promote a calm, alert state, reducing the jittery effects often associated with coffee.
Caffeine in green tea also boosts mental sharpness, particularly in the first hour after consumption. If you brew green tea a bit longer, the caffeine content increases, further enhancing its stimulating effects. Your caffeine level in green tea can exceed that of coffee depending on the brewing.
Another advantage of tea is that it promotes hydration, whereas coffee, due to its diuretic effect, can lead to dehydration.
In the battle for a better brain boost, tea takes the win with its unique combination of caffeine, L-theanine, and hydration benefits.
