PICTURE: PEXELS/BLACK TEA
Black tea is more than merely a soothing beverage, it is packed with antioxidants and has numerous health advantages that can improve your general well-being.
Including black tea in your daily routine can be a simple yet effective step toward improved health, regardless of whether you like it for its flavour or its health advantages.
The below publications explore why black tea should be your go-to beverage.
The health-focused publication Healthline claims, “Aside from water, black tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. It comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and is often blended with other plants for different flavours, such as Earl Grey or chai.”
Black tea is one of the drinks that contain polyphenols, a form of antioxidant and its primary antioxidants include groups of polyphenols called catechins, theaflavins, and thearubigins, which may improve general health.
Flavonoids, another class of antioxidants found in black tea, are good for the heart. Regular consumption of them may help lower several heart disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and raised triglyceride levels, the health hub states.
The above health publication further adds, “LDL is considered the “bad” lipoprotein because it transports cholesterol to cells throughout the body.” Fortunately, research has shown that drinking black tea may lower LDL cholesterol.
According to Medical News Today, “Researchers have also found that black tea might help improve bone density, reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, and protect against Parkinson’s disease.”
The following tips can be used to adjust the flavour without using sugar or sweeteners, the above health news publication adds:
- Adding spices to the tea such as cinnamon
- Lemon juice
- Mint
The above health also warns individuals that black tea contains caffeine and consuming more than three cups daily will result in a substantial daily consumption of the stimulant.
Also see: Tips to manage caffeine withdrawal
