7 Collagen Tea and Coffee Beverages to Fit into Your Morning Routine

Want to create a healthy daily routine? Start by adding a serving of collagen powder into your morning cup of tea.

Collagen tea is, as the name entails, simply tea with collagen added to it. You can easily add a serving of collagen to green tea, black tea, hibiscus tea or another favourite to get a number of health benefits, such as skin, hair, nail, bone, joint and gut health, to name a few.

While collagen tea is a nutrient-dense beverage that can easily be made at home, some companies have capitalised on this morning habit, transforming it into a pre-packaged product. Below, we explain what collagen tea is, why you should make it at home (rather than purchase a packaged product) and how to make a delicious collagen tea to start your morning.

Collagen tea is a cup of tea with collagen added to it. While scientists note that you can experience the health benefits of collagen by consuming as little as 10 grams of collagen per day, most people mix between 10-30 grams, or roughly 2 tablespoons, into their morning tea [1].

To make a collagen tea, simply fill a mug with boiling water, add a tea bag or fresh tea leaves, then mix in 2 tablespoons of collagen peptides, gently stirring until the collagen dissolves. Since collagen is a tasteless powder, you can add whatever mix-ins you typically enjoy with your tea, such as double cream, honey, coconut milk or almond milk.

Not all teas are created equal when it comes to mixing with collagen. Here are the best teas to pair with your collagen powder for maximum health benefits:

Green Tea: The top choice for collagen tea due to its super high antioxidant content, particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which may help protect existing collagen from breakdown. Green tea's mild flavour works perfectly with unflavoured collagen peptides, and the combination supports both skin health and metabolism.

White Tea: Rich in antioxidants and has the most delicate flavour profile, making it ideal for those who prefer a subtle taste to their tea. White tea contains compounds that may help prevent the breakdown of elastin and collagen in your skin, making it an excellent complement to your favourite collagen supplement.

Herbal Teas: Chamomile, rooibos, and hibiscus teas are naturally caffeine-free options that work beautifully with collagen. Chamomile offers additional skin-soothing benefits, while rooibos provides minerals that support bone health. Hibiscus tea, on the other hand, is packed with vitamin C, which is essential for collagen synthesis.

Black Tea: While slightly more robust in flavour, black tea still pairs well with collagen and provides its own set of antioxidants. Earl Grey, with its bergamot oil, adds a citrusy note that complements the neutral taste of collagen peptides.

Oolong Tea: Offers a perfect middle ground between green and black tea, with unique polyphenols that may support skin elasticity while providing a complex, satisfying flavour profile.

Getting the temperature right is crucial for creating the perfect collagen tea. Here's what you need to know:

Hot Tea Mixing: Collagen peptides dissolve best in liquid that's warm but not boiling. Let your freshly brewed tea cool for 2-3 minutes before adding collagen powder. Water that's too hot (above 160°F/70°C) won't damage the collagen, but extremely hot liquids can cause the powder to clump, making it harder to achieve a smooth texture.

Cold Tea Options: You can absolutely add collagen to iced tea. Simply brew your tea strong, let it cool completely, then whisk in your collagen powder. Cold liquids require more vigorous stirring or whisking to ensure complete dissolution.

Mixing Technique: Always add collagen peptides gradually while stirring continuously. Start with a small amount of liquid, create a paste-like consistency, then slowly add the remaining tea while whisking. This prevents clumping and ensures even distribution.

Consuming a morning beverage mixed with collagen peptides can improve your joint, bone, gut and skin health. To make collagen tea and coffee at home, try these delicious recipes:

1. Matcha collagen and MCT oil latte: In this recipe, mix collagen peptides with cacao butter, MCT oil, matcha powder, cinnamon and coconut milk to make a delicious morning latte filled with antioxidants.
2. Bulletproof coffee with MCT oil: Bulletproof coffee is a keto-friendly and gluten-free beverage where grass-fed butter or ghee is blended with a cup of coffee. This version mixes in collagen and MCT oil for added health benefits.
3. Keto cinnamon spiced latte: This cosy cinnamon latte is the perfect dairy-free beverage for autumn or winter. If you enjoy chai lattes, you simply have to try this recipe.
4. Keto sugar-free pumpkin spiced protein latte: The typical pumpkin spiced lattes are filled with sugar, dairy and other unwanted ingredients. Try this recipe, made with collagen, pumpkin puree, coffee, MCT oil, and spices, for a low-carb, sugar-free version.
5. Keto coffee: Coffee and tea are morning beverages that you can safely consume on the keto diet. Rather than consuming high-sugar coffee creamers, learn how to make various low-carb beverages by adding collagen, MCT oil and other high-quality ingredients into your morning cup.
6. Hot apple cider vinegar steamer drink: While a cup of hot apple cider in the winter can be extremely soothing, it's typically filled with carbs and sugar. This hot apple cider vinegar drink combines apple cider vinegar, collagen peptides, lemon, ginger, cinnamon and fresh cherries for a nutrient-dense twist on the popular beverage.
7. Paleo 100% dark hot cocoa recipe: Yes, it's possible to make hot cocoa without refined white sugar. This paleo-friendly recipe combines full-fat coconut milk, 100% dark chocolate and collagen peptides for a delicious beverage. You can also add honey, peppermint extract or cinnamon sticks for added flavour.

When choosing collagen for your daily tea ritual, quality matters.

Hunter & Gather offers a range of premium collagen products specifically designed to mix seamlessly into your morning beverages:

Collagen is found in your joints, hair, skin, bones and nails, leading to a number of health benefits. Unfortunately, your collagen production naturally declines as you age, particularly after your 30s.

To prevent wrinkles, maintain strong bones and joints, and keep your gut healthy, consume roughly 2 tablespoons of collagen per day from a high-quality source. It can be added to your morning cup of tea to easily get more collagen into your diet.

To get the maximum benefits of collagen, always make your own morning beverage rather than purchasing a store-bought product. Making collagen tea at home ensures you can control the quantity, quality and type of collagen you can consume.