Category: Tea Health

Numerous studies, including this from ResearchGate, have examined whether green tea, rich in antioxidant polyphenols like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), can boost fat burning, enhance metabolism, and reduce body fat over time – either inducing weight loss or preventing weight regain after loss. Early crossover trials first noted anti-obesity effects from combining green tea catechins with… Continue reading Does Drinking Green Tea Aid Weight Control?

Numerous epidemiological studies suggest that regularly drinking green, black or oolong tea may reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and lower rates of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular mortality. Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally, with black tea predominating in Western nations and green tea in Asian countries. Researchers have hypothesized that… Continue reading Tea’s Potential Impact on Heart Health

Hello to my fellow tea fans! In today’s post, we’ll be looking at the potential wellness benefits of this caffeine-free “red bush” from South Africa. Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols that may promote health in various ways. Here are some of the key medicinal compounds in rooibos and what science says… Continue reading The Healing Powers of Rooibos tea:

People make herbal teas, also known as tisanes, from dried leaves, seeds, roots, and flowers of various plants and herbs. Unlike traditional teas, they do not contain any caffeine. Let’s explore some of the most popular herbal teas and their therapeutic properties. Chamomile Tea Chamomile is one of the most popular herbal teas and is… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Herbal Tea

Pu-erh tea, also known as pu’er or pu-erh, is a unique type of fermented tea traditionally produced in Yunnan Province, China. Pu-erh tea undergoes fermentation, which alters its color, taste, and potential health advantages. Pu-erh tea has properties that can prevent diseases. These properties include antioxidants, anti-obesity, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Here is an overview… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Pu-erh Tea

Made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, oolong tea is semi-oxidized, giving it a taste and color that fall somewhere between green and black tea. The unique processing methods used to create oolong tea result in a brew rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Research has shown that regularly drinking oolong… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Oolong Tea

The least processed leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant produce white tea. It has received less research attention compared to green and black teas but may possess high concentrations of catechins and polyphenols linked to health benefits. Antioxidant-Rich Composition White tea contains antioxidants like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and… Continue reading The Health Benefits of White Tea

The main bioactive components in green tea are polyphenols known as catechins, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and epicatechin (EC). EGCG makes up 59% of the catechins in green tea. Studies demonstrate that the body absorbs and circulates green tea catechins systemically after oral ingestion. Catechin byproducts can be found in… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Green Tea

Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally, with black tea representing approximately 80% of consumption worldwide. The leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are crushed, exposed to air, and dried to make black tea. This converts the green tea catechins into more complex theaflavins and thearubigins, giving black tea its characteristic dark color… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Black Tea