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Health Benefits of Tea

Unlike coffee, all tea is actually healthy to drink in varying degrees and ways. In general, the less processed a tea is, the more antioxidants and less caffeine it has. The spectrum from White to Black teas (in order below) increases in processing each time. Herbal tea is not made from the same plant, so most Herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free and has different health benefits.

Teavana teas are completely natural with no artifical coloring, preservatives or flavoring (except for some flavored and scented teas). Tea is also virtually calorie-free if taken without milk or sugar and can play a major role in maintaining bodily fluid balance. Tea also has many other benefits:

Tea contains fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and can help reduce the formation of plaque.

Tea contains anti-oxidants in varying degrees (primarily in white and green tea, but also black tea in smaller quantities), which may help to reduce the risk of cancer (primarily lung, skin, and colon cancer).

Tea contains polyphenols, which are thought to help inhibit the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream and help prevent the formation of blood clots.

Tea contains caffeine which acts as a mild stimulant and increases the activity of the digestive juices. Caffeine helps stimulate the heart and circulatory system, which aids in keeping the walls of blood vessels soft, reducing the likelihood of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

And here are some specific health benefits to each type of tea:

	Health Benefits of White Tea White tea is the highest in antioxidants, aids in cleansing or detoxifying the body, helps fight cancer, helps increase your metabolism, and is the best for skin and complexion (helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles). Shop White teas.
	Health Benefits of Green Tea Green tea has the most of the EGCG complex, which is good for metabolism. It also has polyphenols for cancer prevention, boosts the immune system, helps regulate blood sugar, aids in detoxifying the body, and promotes healthy teeth, skin, and bones. Shop Green teas.
	Health Benefits of Oolong Tea Drinking Oolong tea during or after a high-cholesterol meal has been shown to lower the intake of fat content in the blood. It also contains the most tannic acid, which is good for lowering cholesterol. Oolong tea is good for the skin as well and is a weight-loss tea, since it burns fat already built up in the body. Shop Oolong teas.
	Health Benefits of Black Tea Black tea may assist in lowering cholesterol, which is good for the heart. Medical research suggests black tea helps to regulate blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and keep the blood vessels soft, because of the caffeine. Finally, black tea promotes healthy teeth, skin and bones. Shop Black teas.
	Health Benefits of Herbal Tea Most Herbal teas are high in vitamin C and rich in antioxidants. The majority are also naturally caffeine free, but the actual health benefits differ from one herbal tea to another. See the individual teas for details. Shop Herbal teas.
	Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea Rooibos tea is high in antioxidants and rich in vitamins and minerals. It is caffeine free, may aid in relieving allergies, increases iron absorption, and great for hair, teeth, skin, and bones. Rooibos tea is good for those with a sensitive central nervous system. Shop Rooibos teas.
	Health Benefits of Mate Tea Mate tea gives the most energy of any type of tea; they have 100% of the caffeine as a cup of coffee. Mate teas also help curb the appetite and contain 21 vitamins and minerals for the body. Shop Mate teas.