It’s no secret that drinking tea is good for you. Tea has been an integral part of traditional medicine and is revered as a cure-all in many Asian countries. It’s even promoted in Western medicine as a way to treat symptoms of the cold and flu. Here, WANA will show you all the healthy benefits of drinking tea so you can settle in with your favorite mug and sip to your health.

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What is Tea?

Tea is one of the most frequently consumed beverages in the world. There are two main categories of tea: true teas and herbal teas. In addition, there are flavored teas that combine a true tea base with herbal infusions.

True Tea

These teas include green tea, white tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, and black tea. While these teas are made using the same leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the difference in color and taste arises from the production process.

Herbal Tea

Herbal teas are made by infusing fruits, roots, herbs, leaves, and stems of a variety of plants. Some of the most popular herbal teas include ginger tea, peppermint tea, and chamomile tea. Herbal teas do not contain any caffeine.

Benefits of drinking tea

1. Product your heart health

Recent research shows that tea drinking may significantly lower the risk for serious heart disease. Tea contains anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe tissue in arteries. This helps to minimize the risk of inflammation that can restrict blood circulation and cause clotting.

Tea consumption may also help decrease high blood pressure and lower cholesterol. One study found that people who drank four cups or more of green tea each day had a 32 percent decreased risk of heart attack and significantly lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol.

2. Boost energy: 

Green tea’s energy-boosting properties are further driven by an amino acid known as L-theanine. This amino acid slows the absorption of caffeine. As a result, the energy boost from green tea is longer-lasting and more steady than that from a cup of coffee. L-theanine also increases alpha waves in the brain, helping to increase focus while at the same time offering calming and relaxing effects.

3. It’s good for your mouth

Not all drinks are good for you mouth (looking at you, sugary sodas and juices!). But teas can actually improve oral health. Tea contains fluoride and can improve bacterial populations in the mouth. This reduces the risk of periodontal disease, cavities, and possibly even oral cancer. So even if you skimp on flossing here and there, you can still feel good about your oral health if you are sipping tea.

4. Supports Mental Health

Regular tea consumption has been linked to lower risk of neurological disease and decreased stress levels. Green tea consumption has also shown promise in preventing cognitive decline associated with brain disease such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. Tea offers natural calming effects that can reduce stress and help you unwind after a tough day

5. Aids Digestion

Ginger tea is an herbal tea that has long been used in China and India to treat upset stomachs. Peppermint tea also helps to soothe an upset stomach thanks to high levels of antioxidants and menthol.

Tea also contains tannins, which have been shown to reduce intestinal inflammation. This can help soothe stomach cramps and treat irritable bowel syndrome.

It is easy to see the benefits of drinking tea for our body, what are you waiting for

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