What are the health benefits of tea?
Many people are coffee lovers including me. But I also enjoy a cup or two of tea every day. Add some tea to your day and you add many health benefits. Tea is rich in antioxidants, some vitamins, and minerals, and has been linked to improved heart health, better digestion, and enhanced mental clarity. Some studies have shown tea may decrease one’s risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer. Whether you prefer green, black, oolong, white or herbal teas, each type of tea offers its unique array of health-promoting properties. In this blog post I explore the many health benefits of enjoying some tea. Black Tea What is it made from? Made from leaves of a plant. Oxidation , “leaves exposed to moist oxygen-rich air”, is what turns the leaves from green to a black color. Examples: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Black Tea, Ceylon Black Tea Health Benefits: Heart: Drink black tea often and you lower your risk of heart attack . Why? Because black tea cont