Most of us have grown up having tea at breakfast. Depending on which country you grew up in it might have been black tea, ceylon or green tea. But which of these is the healthiest?
Many cultures have been drinking tea for thousands of years, including Chinese people. Drinking tea is commonly believed to be a very healthy way of living. Some medical studies have shown that daily drinking tea can help people lower LDL cholesterol (also known as bad cholesterol), reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and strokes, prevent diabetes, boost metabolism, and improve the immune system. It can also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, so it's a nice thing to drink based on study tea.
Whether it's green or black tea, it all comes from the same plant called Camellia Sinensis, no matter what kind of tea you drink. The only difference in the way they are made is between black and green tea (and every other tea). Although green tea does not pass through this process, black tea is made from fermentation. During fermentation, it is possible to minimize or harm many of the natural benefits of tea. This is due to the method of fermentation.
Health Benefits of Black Tea
Black tea originates from a plant called Camellia sinensis. It is also mixed with other seedlings. This produces other flavours, such as Earl Grey, Chai, or English breakfast. It is renowned for its powerful taste. Black tea, which contains less caffeine than coffee, has a higher level of caffeine than other teas.
Antioxidants are present in black tea. These provide a number of health benefits and decrease the body's inflammation. Additionally, there are flavonoids in this form of tea, which are known to improve heart health. Improving gut health, reducing the risk of stroke, reducing blood pressure, and lowering blood sugar levels are other advantages that black tea can offer. Black tea is easy to produce, taking just a few minutes and requiring only tea and boiling water (either loose or in bag form).
Health Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea contains EGCG, an antioxidant containing medicinal properties that can be used for the treatment of different diseases. Green tea contains caffeine, a recognised stimulant that has been shown to enhance brain activity, including improved moods and greater concentration. Although the content of caffeine is not as high as coffee, the amino acid L-theanine is also found in green tea, which can also boost brain function and alleviate anxiety.
Regular green tea consumption can help to burn fat and improve physical performance. For your teeth, green tea is perfect. In green tea, catechins can kill bacteria in your mouth and also help prevent influenza from catching you.
Green tea is simple to brew, just like black tea, and needs no special ingredients or equipment. With the slightly sweet nokcha (green tea) cake, enjoy green tea.
Drinking tea, in addition to all the health benefits, can have a soothing effect on the mind and body. The water offers hydration and you can take a moment out of your day to enjoy, think, and pause from the sensation of drinking a hot drink.
Carl Riedel is an experienced writer focused on using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to produce insightful articles. Passionate about free speech, he leverages OSINT to delve into public data, crafting stories that illuminate underreported issues, enriching public discourse with perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media.
