Recently the major tea corporations have put a lot of emphisis on the health benefits of green and even more recently white tea.

Everywhere you look, there are promotions of green tea for anti-oxidants, white tea for nutrients and even celebrities punting the diet and weight loss benefits of oolong tea. Quite old Pu-Erh tea is starting to pipe up from the background letting everyone know that its got something to offer.

Many studies have been done into the health benefits of black tea.Both western and eastern medicinal traditions acknowledge the many benefits black tea has to offer.

Lets explore some of the reasons you should revisit your favourite cup of tea.

• Black tea relaxes and expands arteries, thus it helps to increase blood flow to heart.
• Black tea lowers blood pressure and cholestrol
• Black tea increases the amount of favonoids in the blood.
• Improved functioning of arteries result in reduced risk of cancer.
• Black teas high anti-oxidant (polyphenols and catechins) count reduces oxidation which damages DNA.
• Black tea is helpful in prevention of tooth decay and it also has bacteria killing property. It contains fluoride and works better than the antibiotic tetracycline. It fights bacteria in the mouth that causes gum disease and cavity causing bacteria.
• Black tea can reduce halitosis and give a fresher breathe.
• Black tea may be helpful to prevent cavities of Parkinson’s disease.
• Black tea is said to help clear the mind and improve memory.
• Tea is the only plant that makes the amino acid Theanine. Theanine stimulates alpha-brainwaves which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state. It helps relax the mind allowing one to focus on the task at hand.
• Tea leaves have an antiseptic and astringent effect. You can gargle with tea to kill germs or use as a topical antiseptic or astringent to keep your skin beautiful and healthy.
• Tea is rich in minerals, including manganese, potassium and calcium, which help to alkalinize the blood, regulate the heartbeat, and build strong teeth and bones.
• Vitamin C, Catechin, and Vitamin E work together to enhance immune function. These three nutrients also help to make your skin more beautiful by reducing blemishes, wrinkles and sun damage. Vitamin C found in green tea is water-soluble, but its potency is not reduced by the heat used in brewing tea
• Tea leaves have an amazing deodorizing effect. For example, you can burn dried used tea leaves as incense. The smoke will eliminate odors and make your room smell fresh, you can even wash socks with the leaves to eliminate bad odours.
• The following was found in Black and Green Tea: alkaloid, caffeine, adenine, theophyllin, ethereal oil, mineral, trace element, manganese, potassium,calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphate, fluorine, vitamin B1, B2 Pantothen acid

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