TEAis second to

water as the

most widely

consumed

beverage in the

world.

It has a lower

caffeine content

compared to

coffee.

And it has certain compounds called flavonoids.

Drinking tea has been regarded for years as key to

health, wisdom, and happiness.

Types of Tea and their

Health Benefits

Green tea

It is made from steamed unfermented tea leaves,

which has the highest concentration of polyphenols.

Polyphenols in green tea seem to neutralize free radicals and may help prevent damage to cells.

Black tea

This tea is made from fermented leaves and has the

greatest caffeine content.

Black tea may protect the lungs from cell

damage caused by cigarette smoke and

may reduce risk of stroke.

Oolong tea

Made from fermented tea leaves.

Oolong tea has been shown to have

antioxidants that help reduce bad cholesterol

levels.

White tea

This tea comes from unprocessed and

unfermented tea leaves.

White tea has the most potent properties

against cancer compared to processed tea.

Pu-erh tea

This tea is made from aged and fermented leaves and is

considered a variety of black tea.

Pu-erh tea may reduce LDL (bad)

cholesterol and prevent weight gain.

Herbal Tea

Ginkgo Biloba

Jasmine

Chamomile

Chamomile tea has antioxidants that may help avert

complications of diabetes, nerve damage and kidney damage.

Ginger

Ginseng

Hibiscus

Hibiscus tea has been linked to lower blood pressure

in patients with hypertension.

Mint

Rosehip

Echinacea

Echinacea has been associated with effects that help

fight common colds.

Precautions

People should take herbs

under their doctor’s

supervision.

People who have high blood pressure,

stomach ulcers, psychological disorders,

heart, liver and kidney problems are

advised not to take green tea.

Green tea is not recommended

for pregnant and breastfeeding

women.

People who have anemia, glaucoma,

diabetes, or osteoporosis should consult their

doctors before drinking green tea.

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