Tea and Health

It has long been renowned as an herbal healer. For more than 5000 years, tea has been credited with many health benefits. Modern scientific research has now confirmed many of the traditionally held beliefs about tea. There is no longer any question that it offers incredible benefits to your health.

Tea Benefits

All teas are made from the same tea plant - Camellia sinensis. The unique feature of green tea is its manufacturing process, which is never subjected to fermentation. Thereby, it retains the natural integrity of beneficial nutrients including antioxidants. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants found in tea, fruits and some nuts. There are many kinds of Polyphenols, however, the Catechins - the Polyphenols unique to tea - may be the strongest and most remarkable of all. In addition to Polyphenols, green tea also contains amino acids, vitamins, inorganic elements such as aluminum, fluorine, calcium, manganese, and a variety of other beneficial compounds. Studies show that drinking different types of teas fights free radicals and:

• Maintain normal cell growth
• Help burn extra fat and calories
• Maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Maintain good cardiovascular health