The 3pm Sugar Craving: What I Do Instead of the Biscuit Tin

3pm hits and the biscuit tin in the office kitchen starts calling my name.

I created Dessert Tea for that exact moment. I love something sweet, and I didn't want to fight myself each afternoon.

Why the afternoon craving shows up

Most women I work with can trace their 3pm craving back to the morning. Coffee for breakfast, a rushed lunch, then a long gap. You've run your tank low and your brain wants quick fuel. Stress and a bad night's sleep pile on, and the craving often has more to do with needing a break than needing sugar.

My swap list

• Eat protein at breakfast. Eggs, Greek yoghurt or a protein smoothie sets up your whole afternoon.
• Eat a real lunch. Sitting down, away from your laptop.
• Take the break your body is asking for. A walk around the block, five minutes outside, a big glass of water.
• Build a sweet ritual you look forward to. Mine is a cup of Dessert Tea.

Dessert in a cup

Dessert Tea brings true Ceylon cinnamon for natural sweetness, cacao nibs for real chocolate flavour and licorice root to round it out, with no added sugar. Add a splash of warm milk and it tastes like a cinnamon hot chocolate.

Ten minutes with a warm cup gives your mind the break it was craving and gives your tastebuds something sweet. My clients call it their 3pm treat, and so do I.

Whenever you're ready, snag Dessert Tea here.