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Let’s Talk Tea: Types, Flavors, and Benefits

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GLW Team

Wondering which teas pair best with collagen? Explore flavor pairings for black tea, green tea, matcha, chai, oolong, white tea, and herbal infusions, plus simple tips for preparing Great Lakes Wellness Collagen Peptides in hot, iced, and latte-style drinks.

Updated 8/21/2026

Tea can fit into almost any part of the day. It can be the bold cup you reach for in the morning, the iced drink that refreshes your afternoon, or the calming ritual that helps you slow down at night. 

It can also be one of the easiest ways to make collagen part of your day. 

Depending on the product and its preparation directions, collagen peptides may be stirred, whisked, frothed, or shaken into black tea, green tea, matcha, chai, oolong, white tea, or caffeine-free herbal blends. The key is choosing the tea style that fits your routine and pairing it with a collagen option that complements the flavor. 

Here’s how to choose the best tea for your wellness routine, plus simple ways to add Great Lakes Wellness Collagen Peptides to hot tea, iced tea, matcha, and tea lattes. 

What Is Tea?

Traditional tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea, and matcha all come from this same plant, but they differ based on how the leaves are harvested, processed, and oxidized.¹ 

Herbal teas, also called herbal infusions or tisanes, are made from other plants, flowers, roots, fruits, herbs, or spices. Many herbal infusions—including chamomile, peppermint, hibiscus, ginger, lavender, and rooibos—are naturally caffeine-free. Because some herbal blends contain tea leaves or other caffeinated ingredients, check the package when choosing a caffeine-free drink. 

How to Choose the Best Tea for Your Routine 

The best tea for you depends on your flavor preferences, preferred caffeine level, and how you plan to prepare it—hot, iced, plain, or as a latte. 

For a Morning Cup: Black Tea, Matcha, or Chai 

Black tea has a bold flavor and naturally contains caffeine. Caffeine levels vary by product, serving size, and preparation method, so check the package if you are monitoring your caffeine intake. It pairs well with milk, vanilla, chocolate, warming spices, and chai-inspired flavors. 

Matcha is a powdered green tea with a rich, earthy flavor and a fuller body than steeped green tea. Because it is whisked rather than steeped, it works especially well in lattes, smoothies, and iced drinks. 

Ingredient note: Sustainable Marine Collagen Peptides contain fish. Review the product label and allergen statement before use. 

Chai usually combines black tea with warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper. It is a natural fit for a creamy tea latte. 

For a Lighter Afternoon Cup: Green Tea, White Tea, or Oolong 

Green tea is fresh and light, white tea is delicate and smooth, and oolong falls somewhere between green and black tea with floral, roasted, fruity, or toasty notes. 

These teas are a good fit when you want something more refreshing than coffee or black tea, but still want a cup that feels intentional. 

For an Evening Ritual: Herbal Tea 

Naturally caffeine-free herbal infusions such as chamomile, lavender, peppermint, ginger, hibiscus, and rooibos can be used for an evening tea ritual. Check the ingredient list because some herbal blends include caffeinated tea leaves or other caffeinated ingredients. 

Can You Add Collagen to Tea? 

Yes. Collagen peptide powders can generally be prepared in hot or iced tea when used according to the directions on the applicable product label. 

For hot tea, brew the tea first, then add the amount specified on the collagen product label and stir as directed. For iced tea, first mix the collagen with a small amount of warm water or warm tea, then add chilled tea and ice. 

For lattes, matcha, or milk tea, a handheld frother or shaker can help create a smoother texture. 

Will Collagen Change the Taste of Tea? 

Unflavored Collagen Peptides can be mixed into black tea, green tea, matcha, white tea, oolong, and herbal infusions according to the product directions. The degree to which collagen changes a drink’s taste or texture can vary based on the tea, temperature, and amount used. 

Flavored Collagen Peptides will change the flavor of the finished drink. Choose a flavor that complements the tea and prepare it according to the product directions. Chai Collagen Peptides pair especially well with black tea, rooibos, steamed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. 

Simple Ways to Make Collagen Tea 

Hot Collagen Tea 

Brew the tea, remove the tea bag or strain the leaves, then add the amount specified on the applicable collagen product label and stir as directed. Add lemon, honey, milk, cinnamon, or vanilla according to your preferences. 

Best for: black tea, chai, green tea, herbal tea, and oolong. 

Iced Collagen Tea 

Using the amount specified on the applicable product label, mix the collagen with a small amount of warm water or warm tea. Add chilled tea and ice, followed by lemon, berries, mint, or other fresh citrus according to your preferences. 

Best for: green tea, black tea, hibiscus, white tea, and fruit-forward herbal blends. 

Collagen Milk Tea 

Brew black tea, chai, matcha, or oolong. Add the amount of collagen specified on the product label and stir as directed. Add milk or a dairy-free alternative, then serve warm, iced, or shaken with ice. 

Best for: chai lattes, matcha lattes, black milk tea, and cozy afternoon drinks. 

You can also customize your cup with simple add-ins like lemon, honey, milk, dairy-free milk, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, berries, mint, or fresh citrus, depending on the tea style. 

Recipe Inspiration 

Looking for more ways to use collagen in tea-inspired drinks? Explore the Great Lakes Wellness recipe collection and try beverage recipes like: 

Make Tea Part of Your Daily Collagen Ritual 

Tea is endlessly customizable, which makes it an easy way to make collagen feel more personal. Keep it simple with unflavored collagen, make it cozy with chai, blend it into matcha, or shake it into iced hibiscus tea for a refreshing afternoon drink. 

Start with the tea you already enjoy, add the collagen that fits your day, and make the habit feel simple, flexible, and easy to repeat. 

Shop Great Lakes Wellness Collagen Peptides and explore more collagen beverage recipes to find your next tea-inspired blend. 

Looking for an easy way to enjoy matcha and collagen together? Find Jade Leaf Matcha made with Great Lakes Wellness Collagen now at Target. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

Sources Cited 

  1. Bortolini DG, Haminiuk CWI, Pedro AC, Fernandes IAA, Maciel GM. “Processing, Chemical Signature and Food Industry Applications of Camellia sinensis Teas: An Overview.” Food Chemistry: X. 2021;12:100160. 

The content of this article is provided for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using a dietary supplement if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, have a medical condition, or have questions about whether a product is appropriate for you. 

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