10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea that You May not Know
Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, enjoyed by humans for centuries. May 21 is also celebrated as International Tea Day worldwide. Tea is a beverage made by steeping the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant in freshly boiled water. The main types of tea include black, green, white, and oolong. Each has its own unique flavor and characteristics, depending on the type of tea leaves and the processing methods, including whether they were fermented (black), unfermented (green and white), or semi-fermented (oolong). Does Tea Contain Caffeine? Tea from various varieties of the Camellia sinensis plant naturally contains caffeine. The amount of caffeine depends on the tea leave’s processing and the time it takes for them to reach the teacup. Other factors to consider include how hot the water used to brew the tea is and how long the tea leaves are steeped. Many of the health benefits of tea are due to the plant compounds (polyphenols) it contains. The...