‘I tried Sabrina Carpenterâs holy grail drink and couldn’t believe one thing’
As someone who loves trying celebrity approved wellness trends, I couldn’t resist giving Sabrina Carpenter’s holy grail drink a whirl. The ‘Espresso’ singer made headlines in the UK after receiving 825 Ofcom complaints for her racy performance at the Brits, though she also received plenty of compliments on her figure.
And she claims it’s all down to one beverage, that is known for its huge array of wellness benefits. Apparently, Sabrina’s go-to drink is green tea – but not just any old green tea.
She prefers it brewed to perfection, sometimes with honey or a squeeze of lemon for added flavour. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, can boost metabolism, and provides a gentler caffeine kick compared to coffee.
That all sounded promising, but I was still sceptical. Would this drink really live up to the hype? Would it transform my mornings? Would I suddenly start belting out catchy pop songs with effortless charm? There was only one way to find out.
I headed to Waitrose and was shocked by the number of green teas on the market (pre-warning if you’re planning on choosing one – there’s a lot). I opted for the £2 version Twinings offer, ensuring it’s 100 percent real green tea.
As I took my first sip, I was expecting to wince at the taste. But surprisingly, it was actually quite nice.
I’m someone who loves a matcha latte, so perhaps I’m used to the earthy taste, but it was very refreshing and easy to drink. According to green tea enthusiasts (and Sabrina herself), this soothing drink is supposed to provide an array of benefits.
These include a steady energy boost without the jitters of coffee, supporting in glowing skin thanks to its high antioxidant content, helping with focus and concentration, and offering a gut-friendly alternative to traditional coffee drinks.
I’m someone who needs a caffeine hit first thing in the morning, so I was interested in how green tea would compare to brewed coffee. Sadly, it didn’t give me the energy boost I was hoping it would, which isn’t necessarily surprising given its lower caffeine content.
As for concentration, I sipped it while working and can’t say I noticed a huge difference in my focus, though it’s probably a hard thing to measure. It definitely had less negative side effects than coffee, with the lower caffeine content meaning less jitters and reduced anxiety.
But what truly shocked me was how often you have to drink it to actually see a difference. According to research, you should drink a mug of green tea at least THREE TIMES a day to see any kind of benefit.
Who has time to fit this in? Especially when you should stop drinking caffeine past 3pm to ensure a good night’s sleep.
But having drank it for a week straight, I think it’s going to become a new go-to for me when I’m looking for a midday pick me up. Although I haven’t seen any incredible changes in my skin or energy levels, I quite like the taste and think it’s a good alternative to having a second cup of coffee when you start feeling a bit sluggish.
One thingâs for sure – Sabrina may be onto something with her green tea obsession. Whether itâs a wellness game-changer or just a fun experiment, I can now say Iâve now become a green tea drinker. Would you try it?
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