Tea
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world (water is first). The health benefits of tea are indisputable. Studies have shown that tea:
- lowers the risk of heart attack
- reduces "bad" cholesterol
- fights cancer
- reduces inflammation in arthritis patients
- helps prevent Alzheimer's disease
But can tea help you relax? Tea contains the amino acid L-theanine, which has been shown to promote relaxation. . Some research hints that this compound may also enhance learning and lower blood pressure. Drinking tea also boosts the reaction of your body's immune system against bacteria.
All varieties of tea can provide benefits. Black, oolong, and green tea are all from the same plant, differing only in their processing. The latest research seems to indicate that which tea you should drink is a matter of taste.
You can find a wide variety of teas and tea-making supplies at Adagio Teas. They carry a full line of black, oolong, and green teas, plus flavored teas and herbal teas. Adagio also has more information about the health benefits of tea, and even a tea "community" where you can chat with other tea lovers.
Another great online source of tea is CoffeeAM.com. In addition to their premium teas, they also have a full line of coffees, plus gourmet cakes, syrups, and chocolate mixes.
Benefits of Green Tea
- Green Tea Weight Loss: How It Works
- Benefits of Green Tea: What's the Secret Ingredient?
- Research Confirms Stress Relief Benefits of Green Tea
- HerbaGreen Teas: Concentrated Antioxidants To Go
- 13 Health Benefits of Green Tea
Learn more about tea:
- Oolong Tea - A Beginner's Guide
- Rooibos Tea - The Healthy Drink
- Chinese Tea Types and Tea Production
- Chinese Herbal Teas
- Chinese Tea Set: Essential for Tea Making
- Chinese Diet Teas: Are They Safe?
- Chinese Tea Ceremony: The Art of Drinking and Serving Tea
- Pu-Erh and Oolong Teas for Weight Loss
- The Wonder of Chinese Green Tea
