British East India Company brought Tea to India as a recreational drink. However, today it is the second largest tea producers in the world. Assam and Darjeeling are exclusively Tea producers in India.
Every Indian household are fond of starting their day with a hot steaming cup of tea. The health benefits offered by different variety of Teas are as under:
WHITE TEA
White tea is the healthiest and purest of all teas because it is least processed of all teas. It is made from new buds and young leaves of the plant and has highest content of antioxidants .This loose leaf tea brews a light colour with subtle flavour and is best served as it is, unadulterated
White Tea is rich in antioxidants that protect the body from damage by free radicals and delays ageing. It contains Flavonoids, a class of antioxidants, which impedes the growth of cancerous cells. It lowers blood pressure and blood cholesterol, thus protects heart. It guards against the common cold and flu, and is known to accelerate metabolism, which helps in staying slimmer.
GREEN TEA
Green tea is the most popular type of tea and is a “true” tea that has undergone minimum oxidation during processing. Green tea is often scented with flowers or mixed with fruits to create scented or flavoured teas.
It contains Polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins which act like antioxidants. It is rich in caffeine which blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter called Adenosine and increases the concentration of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine which increases brain function. It is great for those who intend to lose weight. It lowers risk of various cancers, cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
OOLONG TEA
Oolong tea, is most commonly recognized as traditional Chinese tea and is somewhere between green and black in oxidation. It helps in reducing cholesterol, provides protection against cancer and diabetes.
Oolong Tea boosts your metabolism and helps you to lose some extra kilos. It lowers cholesterol, aids digestion and stabilizes blood sugar levels. It also prevents tooth decay and promotes healthy hair growth.
BLACK TEA
Black tea is the tea most of us grew up with. It is generally stronger in flavour and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized. It is prepared by boiling black tea leaves in hot water till all the flavour of the leaves is dissolved in the water. It can be served either with freshly squeezed lemon or with sugar & milk. One can add ginger or cardamom to enhance taste.
It enhances oral health and boosts our immunity. The phyto-chemicals found in black tea help in strengthening bones and relieves stress. It contains tannins which have a therapeutic effect on gastric and intestinal tract.
HERBAL TEA
Herbal tea is the only tea that does not contain any leaves from the Camellia plant family. They are of three types-
(i) Rooibos teas – It is also Known as Red tea, and is made from a South African red bush.
(ii) Mate teas – It is made from the leaves and twigs of the yerba mate plant and is particularly popular among coffee drinkers because it tastes like coffee.
(iii) Herbal Infusions – Teas which contain extracts of pure herbs, flowers, and fruits are known as Herbal infusions.
Only limited research has been carried out on the benefits of herbal tea but it is said that their benefits are attributed to the kind of infusion used. Herbal tea, in reality contain very little amount of tea.
So next time while you are sipping your tea, be happy that you are sipping good health and longevity.
Many Kinds of Indian Tea & it's Benefits
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