Health Advantages of TEA
The dried leaves of one species of camellia are known as tea leaves (a close relative of those grown in their gardens). Tea comes in two primary varieties: green and black. Black tea is dried and then exposed to air before being heated, whereas green tea is heated shortly after picking and then left in its natural state.
As a result, green and black teas have diverse chemical compositions and have different visual and gustatory characteristics. While black tea is more popular in Western nations, green tea is more prevalent in Asia.
Other popular types of tea include: Chinese tea such as jasmine and oolong tea, afternoon tea (a blend of Darjeeling and Ceylon tea), iced tea (over 80% of all tea consumed in the US is served as iced tea) and, my own favorite is milk tea, a spicy milk tea usually containing cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom.
Other popular types of tea include: Chinese tea such as jasmine and oolong tea, afternoon tea (a blend of Darjeeling and Ceylon tea), iced tea (over 80% of all tea consumed in the US is served as iced tea) and, my own favorite is Tea Chai, a spicy milk tea usually containing cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom.
According to the ABC Catalyst program, tea contains 30–100 mg of caffeine, while instant coffee contains 60–100 mg. The recommended maximum intake of caffeine is 400 to 600 mg per day. Other sources point to a big difference in caffeine content between tea and coffee.
Fun Fact: Tea does not affect iron absorption when taken between meals, but it can reduce the absorption of iron from plant foods when taken with meals. Therefore, try not to drink tea during meals.
It has been suspected for several years that drinking tea may protect against heart disease. This is mostly thought to be due to the "antioxidants" found in tea.
These chemicals help protect blood cholesterol (among other blood components) from oxidation. Oxidation of cholesterol converts it into a form that is directly linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
For instance, the same substances that seem to shield blood cholesterol also lessen the risk of blood clotting in the heart's arteries, which is the primary reason for the majority of heart attacks.
According to the majority of research, tea drinkers are much less likely to develop heart disease than non-drinkers. Along with other things, the tea is said to be beneficial for your teeth, liver, skin, immune system, and blood pressure.
Tea is also claimed to be "minus kilojoules," which aids in weight loss (celery is another meal that is said to be "minus kilojoules," meaning that eating it burns more calories than consuming it!).
Please be aware that many of the studies aimed at proving the health benefits of tea do not take into account all factors - for example, coffee drinkers tend to smoke more than tea drinkers, so the link between tea and better health may not be entirely clear. loyal.
But to my knowledge, there have been no studies proving that tea is bad for you (in reasonable amounts, of course) - so go ahead and have another cup of tea!
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