Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness and may even lengthen lives

Sip and Savor: Why Gratitude Deserves a Place in Your Daily Ritual

At Khandu Tea, we believe well-being starts in the heart—and it’s not just about what we brew, but how we view our lives. Here's what a recent Harvard Health Blog article reveals about the power of gratitude:

1. Gratitude Boosts Health & Happiness

Studies show that gratitude isn't just feel-good fluff. It’s tied to improved emotional and social well-being, better sleep, reduced depression, and even heart-health markers. (Harvard Health)

2. A Simple Practice, a Real Impact on Longevity

In the Nurses’ Health Study, nearly 50,000 women (average age 79) who scored highest on a gratitude scale had a 9% lower risk of dying over four years than those with the lowest scores. This remained true even after accounting for health, socioeconomics, and mental well-being. (Harvard Health, Harvard Chan School of Public Health)

3. Heart-Specific Benefits

The longevity boost was especially pronounced for cardiovascular health, suggesting gratitude’s benefits may be most protective where it counts. (Psychology Today)

4. Gratitude Is Within Everyone’s Reach

According to a study co-author, the 9% reduction in mortality, while modest, is highly meaningful—and gratitude is something anyone can practice. (Harvard Health)

Infusing Gratitude into Your Day, Khandu Tea–Style

Why not pair your next cup of Khandu Tea with a moment of reflection? Here are a few gentle prompts to awaken gratitude:

• “Something I’m thankful for today is…”
• “A simple pleasure that brightened my day…”
• “A person whose kindness I’m grateful for is…”

Cheers to cultivating a grateful heart—one sip, one thought, one small moment at a time.