Make some hot tea When emotions run high, so do your cortisol levels. Drinking black tea can reduce that stress and help get your body back into balance. Meanwhile, if you’re feeling sluggish, try green tea instead. It increases your dopamine levels, giving you more energy. “It can help to drink tea throughout the day and in the moment,” says Albers. “It’s warm and soothing, and any time you change sensations with your body—for example, drinking something cold or hot—it can change your mood.”If you’re stressed and really craving something chocolate to make you feel better, the Republic of Tea makes a wonderful chocolate tea—you get the sweetness without the guilt.