Tea has been enjoyed by people in many cultures for thousands of years, and for good reason. Numerous studies suggest that drinking certain types of teas can help you fight off illness by boosting your immune system and decreasing inflammation. There is substantial evidence that drinking tea regularly has positive effects on health, both short- and long-term. However, the health benefits of different types of tea may vary.
Prepare your teapot and settle down with your cuppa, because we are about to "spill the tea" on some of the most significant benefits concealed within the world's most popular teas.
Benefits of White Tea
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Camellia sinensis, the plant used to make white tea, is native to China and India and has a mild, pleasant taste. This tea is the least processed option.
Studies have shown that this tea may be the most effective for warding off various forms of cancer due to the high levels of antioxidants it contains. White tea's potential benefits for oral health stem from its high level of fluoride, catechins, and tannins, all of which work to fortify tooth enamel, reduce plaque buildup, and make teeth more resistant to the damaging effects of sugar and acid.
Also, this variety has the least amount of caffeine of any popular tea, making it an excellent pick for those who want to cut back on their caffeine intake.
Benefits of Herbal Tea
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Tisanes, another name for herbal teas, are quite similar to white teas but also have a combination of herbs, spices, fruits, or other plants. Because of their lack of caffeine, herbal teas are commonly associated with a calming effect.
Each type of herbal tea has its own set of benefits. Many people enjoy drinking herbal teas, and some of the most common ones are:
- Tea made from chamomile flowers is excellent for calming anxiety, menstrual cramps, and muscle spasms, among other benefits.
- Rooibos increases the good cholesterol while decreasing bad cholesterol, improves blood pressure and circulation, keeps hair and skin healthy, and eases allergy symptoms.
- Peppermint, thanks to its menthol content, can alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness and constipation while also settling an upset stomach. In addition to relieving migraine and tension headache, this tea variety also helps with nausea and vomiting.
- Ginger is a spice that is useful in alleviating the symptoms of nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy or motion sickness and pain in the joints seen in osteoarthritis.
- Hibiscus has been shown to reduce blood pressure and lipid levels, improve liver health, suppress cravings for harmful sweets, and possibly even stop the formation of kidney stones.
Benefits of Green Tea
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China's green tea is roasted or pan-fired, while Japan steams the leaves.
Green tea flavonoids reduce bad cholesterol and the danger of blood clots, promoting cardiovascular health. This tea lowers triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure, according to studies.
This tea's anti-inflammatory properties have been clinically verified.
Matcha green tea has gained popularity in recent years. It is created from shade-grown tea leaves and is the only tea where the leaves are consumed, hence it naturally has more antioxidants than green tea. Some believe consuming ten cups of normal green tea is equivalent to one cup of matcha.
