Tea is very healthy to drink offering a multitude of health benefits from anti-aging benefits to helping prevent several types of cancers. Our premium loose leaf teas are packed with antioxidants and vitamins in varying degrees depending on the type of tea. In general, teas undergoing the least amount of processing like white teas contain more antioxidants and less caffeine than other teas. Though processing times increase from the making of white to green tea, from green to oolong tea, and finally from oolong to black teas, all teas still maintain a significant level of health benefits. Specific health benefits of each type of tea are discussed below.
Teavana loose leaf teas are completely natural with no artificial 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 health benefits including:
- Tea can promote the health of your teeth. Tea contains fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and can help reduce the formation of plaque.
- Tea contains antioxidants 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 (specifically, 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).
Health Benefits of White Tea
White tea is great for your health since it has the highest antioxidant level of any other tea which aids in cleansing or detoxifying the body. White tea benefits also include helping fight cancer and helping increase your metabolism. As an added health benefit, white tea is the best tea for skin and complexion (helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles). Read more about white tea or buy White Teas.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
There are numerous green tea health benefits. First, green tea has the most of the EGCG complex, which is good for metabolism. Green tea also has polyphenols for cancer prevention and has been known to protect against or decrease the spread of bladder cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer and stomach cancer among others. Green tea antioxidants boost the immune system and helps regulate blood sugar, aids in detoxifying the body, and promotes healthy teeth, skin, and bones. Read more about green tea or buy 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 healthy skin as well and is a weight-loss tea, since it burns fat already built up in the body. Read more about oolong tea or buy 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. Other black tea health benefits are the promotion of healthy teeth, skin and bones. Read more about black tea or buy Black Teas.
Health Benefits of Herbal Tea
Most herbal teas are high in vitamin C and rich in antioxidants. The majority of herbal teas are also naturally caffeine free, but the actual health benefits differ from one tea to another. For example, herbal teas that contain chamomile may soothe your stomach and throat, and peppermint teas can aid digestion. Read more about herbal tea or buy Herbal Teas.
Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea is high in antioxidants and rich in vitamins and minerals. This decaffeinated tea may aid in relieving allergies, increases iron absorption, and it is great for hair, teeth, skin, and bones. Rooibos tea is good for those with a sensitive central nervous system. Read more about rooibos tea or buy 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. Read more about mate tea or buy Mate Teas.