Drinking Tea Fashionable Among Adults For Health Benefits

Beneficial Beverage Tea
Tea has an early credible record of people drinking tea as a medicinal beverage dating to the 3rd century.  It grew in popularity as a recreational drink spreading across other countries Portuguese as merchants began introducing tea to Europe in the 16th century,  During the 17 century drinking tea became acceptable among Britons who began large scale manufacturing plants in India part of the production and commercialization of tea products.

Studies suggest drinking one cup of Chamomile tea one hour before bed may induce relaxation in promoting good sleeping habits.  All oolong, green, black teas come from an evergreen shrub thea sinensis shrub that ranges from the tropics to the Mediterranean areas. Today 300 billion tons of tea are produced worldwide every year for consumption. Once fully mature the thea sinensis shrub can be harvested every 6-14 days depending on climate and can produce delegate tea leaves for 20-50 years. One pound of loose tea leaves will create 200 cups of tea. 

According to BrandonGaille 1.42 million pounds of tea is consumed by Americans every single day.  Research indicates 2 billion people will drink tea every morning around the world.  Tea produced is the manner in which the leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant are dried transforming leaves for brewing.  Tea is differentiated during the processing of leaves, generally processing tea leaves involves different degrees of oxidation of the leaf stopping the oxidation process in effort to form the tea then drying it.

Tea High In Antioxidants
The United States Tea Association black tea accounted for 84% of consumption in the US 2018. Black tea is partially dried using the traditional method consisting of a four step method of withering leaves in open air then rolling twists and breaks in the leaves releasing natural juices.  This action activates enzymes in the leaves that initiate the fermentation process during the 3 hour process intensifying flavor and aroma.

According to Medical News, the nutrients in black tea may reduce the risks of several cancers, lower blood pressure and protect the heart against atherosclerosis.  Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant found in some beverages and foods including black tea.  Groups of polyphenols including catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins are types of antioxidants abundant in black tea.

Culinary Herbal Tea
Herbal teas commonly referred to as tisanes are beverages made of infusion process extracting natural chemical compounds flavorings from plant materials including edible stems, roots, bark and rhizomes during the decoction processing method using spices and herbs.  Culinary herbs have savery aromatic properties commonly used for a variety of reasons including garnishing and flavoring food and for medicinal purposes.

Rooibos tea is a caffeine free beverage composed of a herbal blend of rooibos, coconut, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, almond and cardamom creating a unique delicate flavor packed with antioxidants and delicious taste as a coffee alternative.  Pure Rooibos Red tea is a distinctive herbal tea expertly blended using 100% Rooibos tea associated with health benefits high in antioxidants including quercetin may reduce inflammation, boost immunity and may reduce the risk of heart disease. 
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