Tea Health

Green Tea: Made with steamed tea leaves, it has a high concentration of EGCG and has been widely studied. Green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels.

Black Tea: Made with fermented tea leaves, black tea has the highest caffeine content and forms the basis for flavored teas like chai, along with some instant teas. Studies have shown that black tea may protect lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke. It also may reduce the risk of stroke. 

  White Tea: Uncured and unfermented. One study showed that white tea has the most potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas. 

 Oolong Tea: In an animal study, those given antioxidants from oolong tea were found to have lower bad cholesterol levels. 

  Pu-erh Tea: Made from fermented and aged leaves. Considered a black tea, its leaves are pressed into cakes. One animal study showed that animals given pu-erh had less weight gain and reduced LDL cholesterol.

  Rooibos Tea: Native to South Africa, Rooibos tea is also known as red bush tea. It has emerged as a popular tea in health circles for its beneficial effects for those with diabetes, heart problems, and allergies. It is rich in antioxidants, which gives it pain-relieving and anti-aging properties. It is caffiene-free  and low in tannins (a polyphenol found in plants, which, in excess, may  cause stomach irritation, GI distress, and liver damage). Drinking Rooibos Tea can ease severe stomach cramps and boost the immune system.

  Rosemary Tea: Rosemary is a popular evergreen shrub that is native to the  Mediterranean and used in cooking all over the world. Its leaves can be  eaten fresh or dried, and it is popularly consumed as a tea or infused  oil.

The medicinal uses of Rosemary have been praised for  centuries, but scientific research has only recently corroborated these  claims. Initial research affirms rosemary as an important addition to  the diet, as it contains a wide variety of nutrients that are essential  for health. 

Rosemary is high in Manganese, an essential nutrient for metabolic health. Manganese also helps the  body to form blood clots, allowing injuries to heal faster.  Rosemary  contains carnosic acid, a compound known for its powerful antioxidant  properties. Studies have found that carnosic acid can slow the growth of  cancer cells in the body and even lower the risk of developing tumors. 

Studies  have shown that the carnosic and rosmarinic acids in rosemary have  powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Consuming  rosemary regularly can potentially help lower the risk of infection and  help the immune system fight any infections that do occur.  

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-rosemary

https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/preventing-illness/the-health-benefits-of-tea 

 https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits#1 

 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-tea-benefits 

 https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2019/december/health-benefits-of-tea