The practice of drinking tea has a long history in China. Traced back
more than 2,000 years ago, tea was used in ritual offering, as medicine
and became a popular drink in Buddhist monasteries after the caffeine
proved to keep the monks awake during long hours of meditation.
In
many cultures, drinking tea have become a past time, a morning routine,
bedtime routine, and even enjoyed with a meal. Different types of tea
blend have different effects on the body that promotes mental alertness.
Types of Tea
Green tea. Known as one of the purest form, green
tea is made with steamed tea leaves that is high in antioxidants that
may interfere with the growth of some cancers, prevents clogging of
arteries, burn fat, counteract stress of the brain, reduce risk of
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, reduce risk of stroke and improve
cholesterol levels.
Black tea is made with fermented
leaves and has the highest amount of caffeine content and forms the
basis of flavored teas like chai, along with some instant teas. Black
tea may protect lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke.
It may also reduce the risk of stroke.
White tea is
uncured and fermented tea. Studies show that white tea has the most
potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas.
Oolong
tea is known to lower cholesterol levels. Oolong tea is used to sharpen
thinking skills and improve mental alertness. It is also used to
prevent cancer, tooth decay, osteoporosis and heart disease. Some people
use oolong tea to treat obesity, diabetes and skin allergies.
While most teas are derived and processed from tea plants,
herbal tea
is made from plants, flowers, fruits, roots and barks. The exploration
of many flavors have remedies and benefits that is fit to sooth every
mood.
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