- Jan 26, 2023
Benefits of Drinking Tea
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world--topped only by water. If this staggering stat doesn't tell you on its own, tea is basically considered a staple in the daily routines of billions of people across the world. Humans have been drinking tea for millennia, partly for its delicious taste, but also for its incredible health benefits, which may just boggle your mind more than the opening line. Tea is basically liquid gold!
There are many different types of tea, each which offers its own unique health benefits and flavors. Despite the brew you choose, you'll not only enjoy your cup of tea in the moment, but your body will thank you over time.
Brew up your next mugful (or portable-infuser-ful) as you read on about the incredible health benefits of tea.
Camellia Sinensis Plant - The Tea Plant
[ Different Kinds of Tea ]
Black Tea, White Tea, Green Tea and Oolong Tea all come from the same plant: camellia sinensis. This plant provides many of the health benefits found in your favorite cup.
The reason that black tea, green tea, white tea and oolong tea are all different in taste and color, despite all coming from the same plant, is that the tea leaves are oxidized and processed differently. These processes lead to different, additional health benefits.
Herbal teas are not made from the camellia sinensis plant. Instead, they are made from roots, leaves, flowers, and other parts of plants. Herbal teas are also a classic favorite, with chamomile tea and peppermint tea making up some of the big names of this category.
Though herbal tea does not contain leaves from the camellia sinensis plant, this category also offers some unique health benefits thanks to the power of plants.
Black Tea | Benefits of Drinking Black Tea
Black tea is made by fermenting the camellia sinensis plant, which contributes to its darker color and robust flavor. This tea variety is caffeinated, making it a great alternative to coffee and providing an extra boost of energy for improved focus. Because the caffeine content is still lower than coffee, you also avoid some of the unwanted side effects of high caffeine content, including anxiety.
Drinking black tea has also been linked to lower blood sugar levels. In one study, participants who consumed daily black tea showed significantly lower blood sugar levels after a meal compared to those who had a placebo.
Black tea also contains antioxidants including flavonoids and polyphenols, known to act as an anti inflammatory and support a healthy immune system.
The polyphenols found in black tea are also known to help maintain a healthy gut by helping your gut grow good bacteria, and ward off the bad stuff.
Because black tea is fully fermented, some of its antioxidants are oxidized as it’s processed. This means that, while it has a good amount of polyphenols, if you are looking to pack in the fullest antioxidant punch, you may want to sip on a cup of green tea instead.
If you want to try out black tea, we recommend starting with Cinnamon Infused Fireball Black Tea. It’s a perfectly robust tea infused with fireball cinnamon with a light spicy-sweetness. Packed with antioxidants and higher in caffeine than other teas, this black tea is a great option to start off your morning with a boost of benefits.
Green Tea | Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
Green tea is made from the same plant as black tea, but it is not oxidized as much as black tea. Green tea is especially high in flavonoids, a kind of antioxidant that is known to keep your heart healthy, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, and reduce the risk of many cancers and stroke.
Green tea has also been shown to act as an anti inflammatory and boost the immune system. It can even help stabilize blood sugar.
Green tea also contains l theanine, which is a powerful compound known to help aid in focus and concentration. L theanine increases GABA activity. GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps reduce anxiety and increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain.
A study published in 2016 even found a 20% reduction in the risk of heart attack and a 35% reduced risk of stroke among those who drank one to three cups of green tea a day.
Participants who drank four or more cups of green tea every day even saw a 32% reduction in the risk of having a heart attack, and lower levels of LDL cholesterol.
Matcha, which is a concentrated powder form of green tea, contains an exceptional amount of antioxidants to help ward off disease and free radicals in the body. One cup of matcha tea is said to be the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regular green tea.
If you're looking to start drinking green tea, we highly recommend our Green Tea-Matcha-Chocolate-Raspberry Tea!
Benefits of Drinking Herbal Teas
There are many different kinds of herbal teas, made from a blend of herbs, spices, fruits and other plants. Herbal teas don't contain caffeine, and are instead known for their calming effects. The different types of herbal teas offer different kinds of health benefits:
Chamomile tea is known to help with sleep and relaxation. Chamomile tea paired with lemongrass adds a boost of relaxation after a long day.
Rooibos tea is known to improve cholesterol, blood pressure, and helping keep skin and hair strong and healthy. It is also an anti inflammatory packed with antioxidants to ward off disease. Rooibos blended with our Lavender Tangerine blend helps aid in relaxation.
Mint tea is known to primarily aid in digestion, but many also enjoy drinking mint tea to ease headaches. Our Rooibos Orange Mint Coconut tea is a blend of mint tea with Rooibos blended in, which means that it also packs in the many health benefits of Rooibos tea, including anti inflammatory benefits packed with antioxidant.
Ginger tea is known to help aid in digestion and combat nausea, as well as act as an anti inflammatory.
Infuser Pitchers & Tumblers | Tea-ware Paraphernalia
How to Incorporate Tea Into Your Daily Routine
Tea is another way to use of God’s natural healing gifts he blessed us with. From preventing disease, to boosting energy and aiding in digestion, the health benefits of drinking tea are endless. If you're looking to include tea into your daily routine, we recommend investing in a tool that helps you brew loose leaf tea easily.
Infuser pitchers allow you to brew any kind of loose leaf tea, including herbal and fruit teas, on-the-go. This means that you can simplify your tea routine to your morning commute.
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