Health Benefits of Tea

Sipping a cup of piping hot tea with some biscuits or fritters (pakora) is every Indian family's evening ritual and we take it very seriously. Tea is the second most consumed beverage after water globally and is associated with multiple benefits and advantages. Studies show that different kinds of tea have different benefits for the immune system, heart health, skin benefits, and more. While some enjoy drinking tea as a mere beverage with breakfast or evening snacks, the benefits of tea are immense and can ward off multiple illnesses major and minor. The most common types of tea consumed globally are black, green, oolong, and white tea which are made from the camellia sinensis plant which is the botanical name for the tea plant. You may have seen numerous herbal teas that are prepared by adding essential herbs, spices, flowers, fruits, and more to the 4 main types of teas. In this article we discuss the various kinds of tea, the benefits of tea, and how can you prepare different types of tea.

Health Advantages of Tea

We have established by now that drinking tea has been beneficial in many ways to individuals. Let us dig deeper to understand the positive impacts of drinking tea on your body.

Fun Facts of Tea

If you are a tea lover and can not go without your cup of chai here are some quirky and interesting facts you must know about tea:

• It takes about 2,000 tea leaves to make one pound of tea
• There are more than 3,000 varieties of tea and is the second most consumed beverage across the globe right after water.
• If legend is to be believed, tea was discovered by the Chinese emperor Shen Nung when a few tea leaves fell in his water bowl.
• All tea varieties like black tea, white tea, green tea, and oolong tea come from the same plant known as camellia Sinensis.
• There are 52 countries all over the world producing different varieties of tea with China and India being the largest tea producers.
• Green tea leaves are also excellent mosquito repellents.
• Tea is medicinal in nature and is known to cure conditions like minor colds, coughs, and migraines, and has been consumed in India for the same since time immemorial.

How Much Tea Is Too Much Tea?

Consumption of tea has many advantages but an excess of anything leads to an imbalance in the body leading to health issues. As global boundaries are blurred and social media becomes the primary source of information for the upcoming generations it is necessary to understand the importance of steering clear of fad diets and antioxidant teas that claim instant weight loss and perfect figure as they are laced with laxatives and may cause health issues. Avoiding bubble teas and excessive sugar teas is essential as they might spike your blood sugar levels.