No matter the time or season, there’s nothing better than a good cup of tea to watch a movie at home. Alone, with family, or with friends, it’s the perfect drink when you want to settle comfortably on your couch for a home cinema session. Beyond the health benefits of tea for the body, and if you’re still hesitating, here are some tea-movie pairings according to the genre you choose to watch.
Rooibos for action movies
If you enjoy the heart-pounding intensity and thrills that action or horror films generate, rooibos is the drink for you. Known as “red tea,” although it’s not technically a tea, it is extracted from a plant originating from South Africa and its popularity is constantly rising in Europe.
Its beautiful amber-red color makes it a perfect drink for this type of cinema, and its sweet yet intense flavor guarantees an immersive experience in the film like starting an adventure, but without the drawbacks.
In fact, rooibos is not tea; it contains neither caffeine nor theine. This is why it fits perfectly with action or horror movies, which are unpredictable enough in their plot to keep us awake. No need to add any more stimulation!
Fruity or flavored tea for romantic or sentimental comedies
Colorful, fragrant, sweet, sometimes tropical, fruity or flavored tea is an excellent companion for watching these genre films filled with good intentions and emotions. We know things will end well, we will likely experience emotions that are sometimes intense, but these films often remain upbeat, cheerful, and light. They perfectly match this gentle drink like a beautiful love story. Moreover, it combines pleasure with its health benefits, thanks to numerous antioxidants and lack of caffeine. The red fruits win the prize for being good for eyesight and providing energy. You can even play around with blend choice, adapting it to either the cozy and lively ambiance of romantic comedies or the location of the shoot. A mint tea if set in the desert or mango if shot in the tropics.
Green tea for dramas and war films
To deal with the predictable slow moments and sometimes overwhelming emotions of this film genre, nothing beats the effectiveness of green tea. Its theine content makes it a good ally to keep you awake during slow moments, and the alkaloids and amino acids it contains have soothing properties that will help you manage the intense peaks present in this type of cinema.
Black tea for documentaries and themed evenings
Sometimes we choose to opt for documentaries or marathon nights. Learning by watching a documentary on a serious subject or deciding to revisit your favorite saga requires being in good form. A documentary evening or a trilogy demands concentration and endurance. For these types of movie nights, black tea is the go-to. It’s rich in caffeine and vitamins, stimulating the brain and nervous system, keeping you well-alert without affecting your calm like coffee often does.
