L-Theanine: The Science-Supported 'Focus Factor’ in Tea

Psychology Today | 02.10.2026 00:01
Some fortune-tellers predict your future by “reading” the tea leaves at the bottom of a cup. Well, if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), your future might include a lot more focus and clarity—because of tea. Specifically, because of L-theanine, a unique compound in tea leaves. Sit down with a cup of tea, and let me explain…