Health Benefits from Tea

Health Benefits from Tea

Ever wondered if drinking is actually as healthy as people claim it to be?

Well the short answer is yes, tea is that healthy for you.

Research suggests that drinking tea can have many benefits, including:

  • Antioxidants
    Tea contains flavonoids, which are antioxidants that can prevent cell damage and reduce inflammation.
  • Cancer protection
    Tea's antioxidant properties can boost immunity and help reduce intracellular damage, which is a cause of cancer.
  • Blood pressure
    Tea contains compounds called catechins, which relax the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels, which may lead to lower blood pressure.
  • Digestion
    Tea can improve metabolism, soothe bowel movements, and improve the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract.
  • Gut health
    Green tea's antioxidants can help decrease starch absorption and digestion, which can help your body break down foods more effectively.
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Tea can decrease levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, and the amino acid L-theanine in tea can increase the activity of an inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which leads to reduced anxiety.
Tea has been used for health for nearly 5,000 years, with the earliest record of its healing properties dating back to China in 2737 BC. Ancient books on medicine, like Shen Nong's Herbal Classic, record that the Chinese people became aware that tea could promote health and prevent some human diseases as early as 4000–5000 years ago. Tea from the Camellia sinensis plant has been believed to help “purify the body” and “preserve the mind” throughout its history. And honestly, who are we to question 5,000 years of use?!
But with all these benefits and thousands of years of research what exactly does each kind of tea help with?
  • Green tea - Contains more polyphenols and catechins than black tea, which gives it better antioxidant properties. Green tea may help with brain and heart health, cancer prevention, blood pressure, inflammation, weight loss, and cholesterol.
  • Black tea - Offers many of the same benefits as green tea, but has more caffeine.
  • Hibiscus tea - An herbal tea with over 400% of the antioxidants found in green or black tea, and may have cardiovascular benefits.
  • Lemon verbena tea - An herbal tea that may help with weight management.
  • Ginger tea - May help with digestion and nausea.
  • Peppermint tea - May help with colds, sore throats, congestion, and fevers.
  • Chamomile tea - May help with anxiety and sleep. Chamomile tea with lemon can help clear airways and boost vitamin C.
  • Oolong tea - May help with weight loss and metabolism

With all of this being said, what are you waiting for?! Brew up a cup of tea and starting sipping your way to a healthier lifestyle today!

     

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