Drinking tea is actually good for your health. Tea is a popular drink around the world and it’s the most popular drink after water due to its numerous health benefits.
Below are the various types of tea we have and their health benefits
1. BLACK TEA
Black tea is made from the leaves of the plant Camelia Sinensis. Black tea contains about 40 mg of caffeine per cup. Black tea consumption can reduce your cholesterol level due to its thearubigins and theaflavins contents. Black tea consumption can also reduce your risk of stroke.
2. GREEN TEA
A cup of green tea contains 25 mg of caffeine. Drinking green tea can help prevent various diseases like heart problems and cancer because it’s rich in catechins.
3. WHITE TEA
White tea contains about 15 mg of caffeine per cup. Drinking white tea reduces your risk of cancer as well as other cardiovascular diseases. Drinking white tea is also beneficial to those with diabetes.
4. FLAVOURED TEA
Flavoured tea is gotten when green, white and black tea is combined with aromatic ingredients like orange peel, lavender and cinnamon. Drinking flavoured tea is good for you as it contains the same amount of antioxidants as other tea.
5. HERBAL TEA
Herbal teas are a combination of dried herbs, fruits and flowers. Herbal teas don’t contain caffeine. There is limited research into the benefits of herbal tea but a study has shown that drinking hibiscus tea thrice daily can help reduce blood pressure.
6. OOLONG TEA
Oolong tea contains about 30 mg of caffeine per cup. Drinking oolong can help in weight loss.
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