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 .