Tea Health Benefits And Their Types

Wellness

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 15:07

Tea a regular drink in Indian households originated in China in 2737 BC, it later spread it's essence to other eastern zones which include Burma and Tibet. In China tea is believed to be a health drink and at this age of medical inventions and technological boom, many doctors have confirmed the health benefits of tea. There are various different types of tea and each one has their own benefits. Lets look at the different types of tea -

1.Oolong Tea – Oolong tea is the common tea drank in China and is supposed to be the finest form of tea. This type of tea is generally brewed stronger and is sweet to taste. The Oolong tea benefits include lower cholesterol. Another benefits on Oolong tea is it promotes weight loss.

2.Black Tea – Black tea is the flavored tea and is popular in India. Black tea is believed to be protect lungs from all the damage caused to it due to cigarette smoking, pollution etc. It is an agent to cure throat infections.

3.White Tea – White tea is the most unclear and unfermented form of tea. White tea benefits included anti-cancer properties.

4.Pu-Erh Tea – This tea is made of fermented and age old leaves. The taste and flavor of this tea is close to black tea. This tea lowers the LDL cholesterol and also controls weight gain.

5.Green Tea – Green tea has been considered as health drink all cross the globe. This tea are great health benefits. The major benefits of green tea included, in promotes healthy heart.

Benefits Of Tea

Tea, the finding of the East has great health benefits and with the every sip you take of this drink, you might be curing or preventing yourself from some disease. Lets look at some of the major benefits of tea -

1.Boosts Brain - One of the major benefits of tea is that it boosts brain power. Research has proved that tea enhances concentration and focus of a person. Doctors say that this is due to the presence of amino acid. This gets observed in the gut and run through the blood to keep you most active and alive. At the same time it does not get you hyper like coffee.

2.Enhances Immune System – Tea enhances the immune system. Researches have proved that people who regularly drink tea are less likely to catch cold and flu.

3.Cures Stress – Tea is a stress booster. By reducing the stress hormones, tea helps fight the physical signs of stress.

4.Enhances Metabolism – Tea promotes weight loss by enhancing the metabolism rate of human body. By enhancing the metabolism rate, it does not allow excess fat to accumulate in the body.

5.Reduces Risk Of Heart Attack - It is a well known fact that tea reduces cholesterol concentration thus reducing the risk of heart attack. It is because, by reducing cholesterol, it reduces the chances of blood clots, assures smooth working of the arteries and thus ensures a healthy heart.

Doctors say that with two to three cups of tea in a day, one can enjoy the benefits of tea. This drink, however, should also be drank judiciously.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.