5 Types Of Tea And Their Health Benefits
4 years, 4 months ago

5 Types Of Tea And Their Health Benefits

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Tea might have originated in China thousands of years ago, but the beverage is one of the most popular across the world even today. Additionally, a study in the International Journal of Health Sciences in 2019 says that black tea is also high in polyphenols like epigallocatechin gallate, theaflavins, thearubigins, L-theanine and several other types of catechins which provide protection against chronic diseases like heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc.2. Green tea Yes, green tea promotes weight loss due to its antioxidant content - its high EGCG content has been the subject of many studies - but that’s not all it does. Most studies also point out that green tea consumption might help prevent breast, lung, stomach and other cancers, the clogging of arteries, oxidative stress on the brain, and reduce the risks of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.3. Chamomile tea Chamomile tea is also touted to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and also has the capacity to reduce liver disease, diarrhoea and stomach ulcer risks.

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Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?

Salon  

Matcha has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, leading to reports of global shortages and price increases. It could be hypothesized that given you consume all of the leaf, and given levels of some phytonutrients may be higher due to the growing conditions, matcha may have more nutritional benefits than green tea. There's lots of evidence for green …

How does matcha's caffeine content compare to coffee — and is it really a healthy alternative?
1 year, 2 months ago

How does matcha's caffeine content compare to coffee — and is it really a healthy alternative?

ABC  

Australia has forged a global reputation for the quality of its coffee, with Aussie-run cafes popping up in major cities including New York, Paris, London and Berlin. Treasure McGuire, an associate professor of pharmacology at Bond University and assistant director of pharmacy at Brisbane's Mater Hospital, says matcha delivers a comparatively higher dose of caffeine per volume than either black …

Benefits of drinking matcha: A powerful antioxidant-packed green tea
1 year, 6 months ago

Benefits of drinking matcha: A powerful antioxidant-packed green tea

Hindustan Times  

Finding its roots in Japan, matcha is the green tea that has taken the world by storm and there is no reason that should not be the case as this earthy green tea is a treasure trove of health benefits. Benefits of drinking matcha: A powerful antioxidant-packed green tea In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Parimal Shah, Tea Sommelier and …

How healthy is green tea? Does it have side effects? Health experts answer
2 years ago

How healthy is green tea? Does it have side effects? Health experts answer

India Today  

Green tea is one of the least processed types of tea that is infused with antioxidants. It is an antioxidant drink but myths like drinking excessive amounts of green tea will help bring changes in lifestyle disorders are untrue," said Megha Jaina. "Learning to predict who will suffer liver damage is potentially important because there’s growing evidence that high dose …

Drinking 4 Cups Of Tea Daily May Reduce Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Drinking 4 Cups Of Tea Daily May Reduce Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes: Study

News 18  

Drinking at least four cups of tea per day has the potential to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The research findings, a review of 19 previous such studies, which will be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, Sweden, suggest that drinking four cups of …

Study Suggests Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits
2 years, 3 months ago

Study Suggests Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits

News 18  

Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don’t, according to a large study. The new study extends the good news to every health freak’s favourite drink: black tea. Higher tea intake — two or more cups daily — was linked to …

Perfect cup of tea is no myth!
2 years, 7 months ago

Perfect cup of tea is no myth!

Hindustan Times  

Where there’s tea, there’s happiness — phrases like these are quite a common sight on tea lovers’ social media pages. But, based on the type of leaves picked and the level of oxidation or processing, tea is classified into five types, namely black, green, oolong, white and pu-erh. Green tea is harvested just like black tea, but prepared by steaming, …

Is Matcha Good For You? The Health Benefits Explained
54 years, 11 months ago

Is Matcha Good For You? The Health Benefits Explained

LA Times  

Matcha is made from the Camellia sinensis plant, just like green tea. Matcha includes nutrients from the full tea leaf, resulting in a higher concentration of caffeine and antioxidants than other types of green tea. Below is a list of seven scientifically proven health advantages of matcha tea. Heart health is improved Another advantage of drinking matcha tea every day …

Drinking too much tea or coffee? Try these healthy alternatives instead
3 years, 3 months ago

Drinking too much tea or coffee? Try these healthy alternatives instead

Hindustan Times  

Caffeine is the go-to-beverage for many and we love to start our day with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Having a few cups of tea or coffee in a day could activate your central nervous system and improve your memory and concentration, but if you are sipping more than four cups of coffee in a day, it could …

How the pandemic made tea change its colours
3 years, 4 months ago

How the pandemic made tea change its colours

Live Mint  

Till a few years ago, Kartik Banota, who works as a supply chain consultant in Mumbai, used to drink only milk tea—made the Indian way by boiling water, milk, sugar and black CTC tea together for long minutes. “Our order volumes have gone up two to four times post pandemic,” Susmit Pratik, proprietor of Janardhan Enterprises that sells tea online …

How the pandemic made tea change its colours
3 years, 4 months ago

How the pandemic made tea change its colours

Live Mint  

Till a few years ago, Kartik Banota, who works as a supply chain consultant in Mumbai, used to drink only milk tea—made the Indian way by boiling water, milk, sugar and black CTC tea together for long minutes. “Our order volumes have gone up two to four times post pandemic,” Susmit Pratik, proprietor of Janardhan Enterprises that sells tea online …

Top 5 Reasons Why Green Tea is Good for you
3 years, 9 months ago

Top 5 Reasons Why Green Tea is Good for you

News 18  

Green tea, often touted as the ‘antioxidant elixir’, is one of the healthiest drinks one can think of. Averts cancer risks: Polyphenols present in green tea aid in killing the cancerous cells and prevent their growth. Supports weight loss: Studies have revealed that replacing a soda with 1-2 cups of green tea everyday, will save 50,000 calories annually. Moreover, the …

Green Tea: Know About Its Astonishing Health Benefits
3 years, 11 months ago

Green Tea: Know About Its Astonishing Health Benefits

News 18  

The least oxidized type of the tea family is the green tea as it is prepared from the un-oxidized leaves following minimum processing. So, fear of high blood pressure disease, congestive heart failure shall be abated due to green tea’s magical potential. Beneficial for immunity and skin: Being loaded with polyphenols, flavonoids, besides antioxidants, green tea serves as a terrific …

Getting the tea leaves right in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic
4 years ago

Getting the tea leaves right in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic

Business Standard  

Your tea moments are the kind that count in the day, starting from the time you savour the aroma, deep dive into flavour and mindfully enjoy the brew sip by sip. Normally, if premium teas are produced from two leaves and a bud, white tea is produced from one leaf and a bud and comes at astonishing prices upwards of …

5 Healthy Drinks to Speed Up Your Metabolism
4 years, 3 months ago

5 Healthy Drinks to Speed Up Your Metabolism

News 18  

It’s often easy to gain weight and it sometimes happens without us even noticing. Here are a few beverages that help in boosting metabolism and keep you feeling full for long, thus promoting weight loss. Ginger tea Ginger tea is popularly used in every Indian household to curb various illnesses such as cold, sore throat, nausea and even arthritis. A …

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