Since the first tea leaves were consumed in China thousands of years ago, people have realized the health benefits of drinking tea and how different types of tea can help treat different diseases. Certain teas help fight heart disease, diabetes and cholesterol, while others help lose weight and improve metabolism, treat mental health disorders, prevent migraines, and improve sleep patterns. Ekta Jain, Chief Marketing Officer of Octavius Tea, shared the benefits of certain types of tea to our physical and mental health:
Black leaf tea is usually the best choice to break your fast in the morning. The aroma and boldness of black leaf tea are enough to start your day by providing you with the necessary energy. Black tea is a labor of love, after several days of intense picking, sieving and withering, to retain complex flavonoids and powerful antioxidants such as catechins. These leaves contain more tannins than any other type of tea, which can relieve stomach pain and other intestinal-related problems.
Green leaf tea is very similar to black tea. Green tea is also harvested from Camellia plants, but the preparation method is different. First, steam, then fry, and then dry the leaves. Compared with other teas, the biggest advantage of choosing green tea is that it is an extreme immunity booster, because it contains a large amount of flavonoids, and after minimal processing, it can retain all the nutrients.
As a by-product of its immunity-enhancing properties, green tea is an important booster of metabolism, which is why it is an essential additive in your diet. Combined with exercise therapy, green tea can be an excellent weight loss tool. Although it works best before exercise, it can be consumed at any time. In addition to its ability to enhance attention, it also provides excellent oral hygiene benefits due to its catechin content. As an adaptable beverage, green tea can be well mixed with many different flavors, such as lavender, citrus, chamomile, rose, etc.
White leaf tea is minimally processed and has low caffeine content. White leaf tea is rich in antioxidants, which means it is very suitable for strengthening immunity. White tea is very delicate and sweet because it is made with carefully selected silver buds and young leaves and has a mild taste. Because it is the least processed tea of all teas, it can retain almost all the nutrients and catechins, thereby preventing many chronic health problems, reducing inflammation and regulating the digestive system. Nutritionists and fitness experts often recommend white tea because it helps curb cravings for sweets and has low calorie content, making it ideal for healthy weight loss.
Herbal tea is different from other teas. Herbal tea is not made from Camellia plants, but from other leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, spices, fruits and berries. The most common herbal tea varieties include mint, chamomile, cranberry and ginger. This also means that, unlike other teas, herbal tea is completely caffeine-free and rich in many beneficial nutrients. The ingredients used in herbal tea, such as dried roots, leaves, and flowers, are rich in antioxidants and provide excellent medicinal benefits such as regulating the digestive system, controlling stress levels and relieving flu or cold symptoms. They are also very helpful for skin health and relieve chronic pain because of their anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.
Matcha green tea is made from finely ground young green tea leaves. Matcha has a very high antioxidant content, which can provide a variety of health benefits for your body and brain. Experts believe that drinking a cup of matcha green tea is equivalent to the health benefits of drinking ten cups of ordinary green tea. It is very suitable for improving immunity and metabolism, weight loss and detoxification of the body and mind.
The partial oxidation of Oolong tea leaves gives Oolong tea a unique fruity and floral fragrance. Due to the combination of the nutrients of black tea and green tea, it is rich in antioxidants. This rare tea also contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which have great health benefits, including promoting metabolism and improving immunity to diseases.
People should stay away from the supplements or preservatives in "weight loss" teas because none of their claims are supported by research. There are many different types of natural tea leaves, so it is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type and choose the tea that suits you best. Whether you want to cure chronic diseases, lose weight or want a delicious drink, you can choose from a variety of options and benefits from tea. However, no matter what variety you choose, you can't go wrong with natural tea!
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