Tea, Health & Happiness
People have been aware of health benefits of drinking tea ever since that first cup was brewed 4700 years ago in China. With no sodium, fat or sugar tea is virtually calorie free.
For nearly as long as this ancient beverage has been consumed there have been many and varied claims regarding the health benefits bestowed on drinkers.
These claims range from a general purification of the body and cures for various ailments such as tumors, atherosclerosis, liver disease and abscesses to the maintenance of mental health.
Over these years it had been generally accepted that the consumption of tea is good for you however there has been a lack of any significant studies to prove its effectiveness.
In more recent times considerable scientific research has been undertaken on how tea consumption reduces the likelihood of illness and promotes good health.
It is thought the important antioxidants found in both black and green tea contribute substantially to the prevention of chronic disease. The antioxidants help to maintain healthy cells and tissues.
Antioxidants are widely found in fruits and vegetables as well as red wine. The good news is that tea has greater antioxidant activity than red wine and adding milk does not diminish the effectiveness of the antioxidants.
Numerous reputable scientific studies have determined that tea consumption has a multitude of health benefits. These include:
- Reduces the risk of stroke;
- Protects against a range of cancers;
- Promotes cardiovascular health;
- Boosts the immune system;
- Possesses antidepressant properties;
- Promotes fat loss by increasing the metabolism;
- Develops higher bone density and
- Lowers stress levels
If that is not enough it has been shown that tea drinkers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and also have lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
To get the most health benefits out of your teas, choose high quality loose leaf teas like those available at Top Tea House. Brew it up and enjoy.
Don’t wait any longer. Sip, savour, be happy and fight disease today. Its never too late to enjoy the many health benefits of tea!
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