Most men think of tea as something soft, delicate, or “not strong enough.”
But real men — disciplined men, Kingdom men, high-value men — know better.

Tea is one of the oldest performance-enhancing rituals on the planet.
Warriors drank it. Kings drank it. Entire civilizations were built on it.

And if you grew up West Indian or Caribbean, drinking tea wasn’t a suggestion — it was a lifestyle.

Here’s why.

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BENEFITS OF DRINKING TEA FOR A MAN’S BODY, MIND & DAILY PERFORMANCE

Increased Clarity Without the Crash

Tea contains L-theanine, a natural compound that sharpens focus, calms the mind, and eliminates the jittery crash coffee creates.
That means:
• Better attention
• Better performance at work
• Better emotional control
• Better spiritual stillness

A calm man is a dangerous man.

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Supports Gut Health & Digestion

From ginger tea to peppermint, tea is a natural digestive regulator, reducing bloating, inflammation, and stomach discomfort.

A man with a healthy gut thinks clearer, moves lighter, and has more energy to lead.

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Testosterone-Friendly Antioxidants

Green tea, black tea, and herbal blends support:
✔ lower cortisol
✔ improved testosterone balance
✔ reduced inflammation
✔ stronger recovery

Your hormones matter more than your hustle.

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Better Sleep & Recovery

Chamomile, lavender, valerian, and mint teas calm the nervous system.

If you want to grow, think clearly, build muscle, and hear God clearer — you need deep sleep.
Tea helps you get there.

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Immune System Support

Tea is naturally rich in antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Caribbean grandmothers were making ginger, fever grass, or soursop tea long before pharmacies existed.

And they weren’t wrong.

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THE REAL REASON CARIBBEAN/WEST INDIAN CULTURE DRINKS TEA — NOT COFFEE

Caribbean tea culture didn’t come from trends.
It came from history, necessity, and healing wisdom.

Here’s the breakdown:

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Tea Was Medicine — Not Just a Drink

In the Caribbean, tea was the first line of defense against:
• colds
• stomach issues
• fever
• stress
• infections

People didn’t reach for pills — they reached for bush tea.

Ginger, lemongrass (“fever grass”), cerasee, soursop leaf, bay leaf — all were used as natural remedies.

Coffee didn’t have that reputation.
Tea did.

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Colonial Trade Patterns

During European colonization, the Caribbean islands were major stops in trade routes dominated by the British.
And the British were heavy tea drinkers.

In contrast, the U.S. shifted heavily toward coffee after the Boston Tea Party — rejecting tea as a symbol of British control.

So the U.S. became a coffee nation.
The British-influenced Caribbean remained tea-centered.

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Climate + Agriculture

Many Caribbean herbs used in teas grow locally and abundantly:
• ginger
• mint
• lemongrass
• soursop leaves
• cinnamon
• bay leaves

Why buy coffee when the land gave you medicine for free?

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Cultural Wellness Tradition

Caribbean households treat morning tea like:
• grounding
• healing
• spiritual cleansing
• emotional resetting
• physical maintenance

For many island people, the day doesn’t start until you’ve had tea — not caffeine-loaded coffee, but something that makes your stomach settle and your mind align.

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SO WHY SHOULD A MODERN KINGDOM MAN DRINK TEA DAILY?

Because tea:
✔ keeps you sharp
✔ keeps you calm
✔ keeps your body clean
✔ supports your hormones
✔ supports longevity
✔ supports discipline

It’s one of the simplest ways to take care of your temple.

Tea isn’t soft.
Tea is intentional.

And intentional men win.

Blessings & Strength,
Corwin L Guilliams
Founder, CLG Lifestyle

CLG Lifestyle — A Kingdom-driven men’s lifestyle movement dedicated to elevating modern Davidic men through Faith, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Forgiveness, Current Events, Community Development and More…

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