Trying to make ends meet because of the Green Tea hype? Well, go back to your basic Black Tea easily available in your kitchen since the benefits are strikingly almost the same. Research says that 2 cups a day, will do you good
To begin with, both Black and Green Tea leaves come from the same tea bush - Camellia Sinensis. The color of the leaves depends on how they are processed. Green tea is processed in 2 ways one in which the leaves are steamed and the other where the leaves are pan-fried, in doing so the process of oxidation is halted and hence allows the leaves to retain its color. Black tea, on the other hand, goes through a different process, one in which the leaves are plucked, crushed and torn, and allowed to oxidize before being dried resulting in darker colored leaves.
Interestingly what most of us don't know is that Green Tea can be processed as Black Tea and vice versa.
- HELPS TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Black Tea contains Tannins a substance which helps fight viruses such as cold and flu, influenza, dysentery as well as hepatitis. Some research suggests, black tea is enriched with antioxidants like polyphenol and catechins that may help prevent certain types of cancer as well as suppress tumors. The presence of alkylamine antigens helps to boost our immune response
Black tea flavonoids support weight loss, the caffeine present in black tea helps to boost your metabolism to lose weight.A great substitute for aerated drinks or sweet drinks, black tea is super low in its fat, calorie and sodium content, hence making it appropriate for those looking to maintain a healthy weight. One cup of black tea has 2 calories.
Consumption of black tea helps in preventing premature ageing. Tea bags could also be used on the eyes while taking a short nap, the caffeine present in the tea helps to improve and promote blood circulation thus reducing the appearance of dark circles. The extracts of black tea can be used as a natural sun protection agent when applied to the skin.
Black tea hair rinses once a month help to stimulate hair growth as well as add shine and luster, however, be sure to not be regular with these rinses as it may stunt your hair growth. For those of you who like a nice rich color to your hair, black tea rinses act as a natural dyeing agent. works beautifully on naturally dark or brown hair, as well as gray strands and fading hair dyes.
Consumption of black teas helps to improve your arteries and thus lowers build up in them. Black tea reduces the levels of triglycerides and in turn, reduces the risk of heart disease.
Black tea helps to prevent bad breath as well as helps to facilitate the well being of your gums. It helps to get rid of the oral bacteria in your mouth as it inhibits the growth of these bacteria. It also helps to eliminate mouth infections such as strep throat and dental cavities. Since tea is a natural source of fluoride it helps in strengthening the tooth enamel.
“If you are cold, tea will warm you;
if you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.”
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