Health Benefits of Tea

Tea is the world's most popular and best beverage with many health benefits that people
have been drinking for thousands of years. Turkey, China, Russia, and India are some
countries that consume the most quantity of tea. Most people worldwide start their morning
with a cup of tea, and on average, people drink three to four cups of tea daily. As people are
becoming health conscious, different varieties of tea have different perks.

Benefits of having Tea

 Drinking tea early in the morning gives your day a good start, and you feel refreshed
and energetic.
 Some tea improves your metabolism rate and helps you lose weight.

Types of Tea and their benefits

1. Black Tea: - The most consumed beverage is Black ea, and it has the least amount
of caffeine than any other tea. Benefits of Black Tea are: -
 Black Tea decreases the risk of cell damage and chronic disease like stroke, asthma.
 If you consume black Tea for six months, there is a high chance that you can reduce
your blood pressure.
 Black Tea is a non-sweetened beverage, and it decreases the sugar intake of your
body, maintaining the sugar level of the body.
 It promotes the growth of good bacteria, helping in maintaining a healthy gut.

2. Green Tea: - One of the most healthy beverages is Green Tea. Benefits of Green Tea
are: -
 Green Tea helps in enhancing the metabolism rate of your body, thus burning your
body fat.
 Green Tea has catechin compounds that protect the brain and reduce the risk of
Alzheimer's and dementia.
 As per studies, the people who drink Green Tea the most have reduced the risk of
diabetes by almost 40%.
 The antioxidant properties of Green Tea lower the risk of certain types of cancer,
heart disease, and improved brain function.

3. Oolong Tea: -Oolong Tea originated from the Chinese era and used the leaves of the
Camellia sinensis plant. Benefits of Oolong Tea are: -
 The antioxidants present in Oolong Tea reduce the mutation of cells in the body,
leading to different types of cancer.
 Oolong Tea provides nutrients to the body that increases bone and teeth strength. As
per studies, people who drink Oolong tea have 5% better teeth and bone strength.
 Research on 118 people suffering from eczema proved that drinking Oolong tea
regularly reduces eczema.
  Oolong Tea has a small amount of L-Theanine that eases stress and depression.

4. Rooibos Tea: -If you are looking for a beverage, especially as a tea lover, that is both
delicious and healthy, then Rooibos tea is for you. Benefits of Rooibos tea are: -
 Rooibos Tea has no caffeine and tannin in it. Excessive caffeine consumption can
lead to sleep problems and stress, making Rooibos Tea a safe alternative to black
and green tea.
 Roobios Tea has a special and important natural ingredient, chrysoberyl, that has
anti-inflammatory and antioxidants properties.
 Rooibos Tea has calcium and magnesium in it that increases your bone strength.
 The only source of aspalathin, which is an antioxidant, is Rooibos Tea. This
antioxidant protects you from two different types of diabetes.

5. White Tea: - White Tea is made from natural ingredients. Benefits of White Tea are: -
 White Tea has caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an ingredient that
works together in burning fat and reducing your weight.
 Fluorides, tannins, and catchenis are present in White Tea that protect your teeth
from bacteria and the dental cavity.
 White Tea has ingredients that protect your body from both external aging and
internal aging. Also, applying white tea extract to your skin protects you from harmful
ultraviolet rays.
 White Tea has polyphenols that boost your immunity, relax your blood vessels, thus
reducing the risk of heart disease.

6. Chamomile Tea: - Another popular beverage made from natural herbs and has multiple
health benefits is Chamomile Tea. Benefits of Chamomile Tea are: -
 Chamomile Tea has an antioxidant, apigenin, to reduce stress and promote your
sleep quality.
 The ingredients and antioxidants in Chamomile Tea reduce the risk of different types
of cancer. According to the study, people who consume Chamomile Tea have a 50%
lower chance of thyroid cancer.
 Chamomile Tea has flavonoids that reduce your body's cholesterol level and lower
blood pressure, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases.
 Chamomile Tea helps in better digestion by improving your gastrointestinal
conditions.

Conclusion
Tea is a healthy and popular beverage if you consume it in the proper quantity. Tea has
many health benefits like improved heart function, reduced risk of deadly diseases, and
many more.
But too much tea is also not good for health, be it Green Tea or any other tea. Tea has
caffeine that causes sleep issues and stress.
So, you must consume Tea in the minimum quantity. As per advice and reports, two to three
cups of tea daily is enough to provide you with health benefits and no side effects.
References: -
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-tea-benefits
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320031
https://senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/benefits-of-drinking-tea
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/white-tea-benefits
https://senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/rooibos-tea-benefits

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