Tea Beneficial Refreshing Beverage

Tea Promotes Good Health

Tea is found in almost 80% of US.households served hot or cold over ice as a refreshing zero calorie beverage. Approximately 70-80 percent tea consumption in America is iced and provides a healthy alternative to diet beverages tea is loaded with nutritional value,a restorative beverage low in caffeine containing no sodium, carbohydrates or fat.  According to the Tea Association of the United States, 84% of the population consume black tea in 2018 for its distinctive flavor. 159 million Americans consume tea throughout the day as a preferred beverage of choice.

In 2029 tea green and black tea imports reached 260 million pounds as specialty teas continued in growth appealing to consumers a favored beverage. Research from the international Scientific community findings reveals tea is a credible source of healthy properties. Black tea is shown to be a vasodilator that promotes dilation of blood vessels and smooth muscle relaxant. Recent studies suggest people who drink 3 or more cups of black tea per day significantly reduce risks of heart disease and stroke reducing cardiovascular events. Drinking tea increases mental clarity, alleviates mood, and work performance alertness. 

Matcha Tea Calming Effects

Drinking Matcha tea has a long history of being used for various medicinal purposes and can reduce anxiety.  Calming effects are due to mechanisms that activate serotonin 5-HT 1A receptors and Dopamine D1 helping people relax, treat skin conditions and prevent obesity. Black tea is a type of tea more oxidized than oolong, green, and white teas, containing flavonoids synthesized by plants. All four types are made from the shrub camellia two varieties are cultivated for the small leaves then dried and processed for tea. Consuming black tea Black improved attention, reported alertness among people who enjoyed the beverage. 

Tea is generally stronger in flavor and is believed to act as an antioxidant may reduce the risk of many diseases. Tea flavonoids provide bioactive compounds that may help neutralize free radical damage and inhibit cellular damage.  Scientists believe genetic material and lipids damage elements in the body over time often contributing to chronic diseases over time. Drinking tea has been proven to reduce risks associated with developing disease and reduce damage caused by oxidation.

Tea Health Benefits

Recent studies found 2 compounds in tea caffeine and L-theanine are shown to have cognitive benefits for fatigue and self reported vitality. The amino acid L-theanine has been shown to directly affect areas of the brain that control attention and the ability to solve complex problems. Findings suggest tea compound L-theanine works in synergy with caffeine positively affecting task related performance plays a role in attention processing.

According to the CDC Center of disease control, approximately 600,000 people die each year of cardiovascular disease in the US each year making it one out of four deaths. There are several ways to help prevent the disease including diet and regular exercise maintaining the integrity of the circulatory system naturally. Recent clinical studies reinforced evidence of tea heart health benefits attributed to polyphenols compounds found in green and black tea.

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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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Shocking Benefits of Tea for Good Health & Weight Loss

Benefits Of Drinking Tea For Weight Loss 

Benefits of tea have been used for centuries to improve health, lose weight, cure ailments such as digestive disorders, insomnia, protect your bones, provide high levels of antioxidants, help battle cancer, heart disease, boost your immune system. Tea releases chemical compounds that synthesize specific biological functions on the body depending on the tea formulation. Tea contains vital phytochemicals that are extremely beneficial when humans digest tea on a regular basis and can be used effectively to treat or help prevent diseases. Tea originated in Southwest China where it was used as a medicinal drink where it was popularized as a social beverage during the Chinese Tang Dynasty.  The tradition of drinking tea spread to East and Asian countries for its medicinal purposes.  In the 16 Century, Portuguese Priests and merchants introduced it into Europe enjoying the mild drink.  In the 17 Century consuming tea has become fashionable among Britain’s which started the commercialization and large-scale production of tea in India to bypass the China monopoly.

Black & Green Tea For Weight Loss

Black and green tea has enormous health benefits by helping to protect individuals from cancer, Alzheimer’s, and obesity.  The Tea leaves contain the dietary mineral manganese, polyphenols, Flavonoids, EGCG and Catechins found to improve cardiovascular function and reduce total body fat. Daily consumption of green tea has been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and dying of a stroke.  In 2015 the meta-analysis observational studies showed that drinking just one cup of green tea per day was associated with a 5 % lower death rate from cardiovascular disease. Cochrane review of randomized studies concluded that drinking green tea lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressers.  Consuming green tea also helps reduce blood sugar levels helping to reduce body fat and maintain weight.  

Lose weight naturally by drinking green tea known for high levels of antioxidants, catechins, EGCG  Epigallocatechin gallate) boosts metabolism by inhibiting the enzyme and helps break down the hormone norepinephrine.  When this hormone is inhibited norepinephrine increases, this hormone is used by the nervous system telling cells to break down fat.  Therefore drinking green tea will help you lose weight by having a larger amount of norepinephrine in your system leading to weight loss and good health.  In conclusion drinking, green tea burns fat that is used for an increase in energy levels throughout your day.

Barley Tea Mild Healthy Tea

Barley tea is a healthy dry roasted tea that has a smokey scent, made into a beverage by soaking tea bags or barley in hot boiling water and allowed to steep in a closed teapot off the heat for ten minutes. Barley tea has a mild flavor, high in antioxidants, and is rich in quercetin which has been associated with a number of health benefits including reducing stress, promoting cardiovascular health, encouraging natural blood flow, promotes balanced blood pressure. Research shows that quercetin's antioxidant protection against LDL cholesterol oxidation.  This is beneficial because LDL oxidation causes cholesterol to stick to the artery walls.  The benefits of tea have an enormous impact on your health. If you are looking for an alternative to a cup of coffee barley tea is the perfect option for you.  Barley tea is also known as matcha in China, Mugicha in Japan, and Boricua in Korea. 

Benefits of Chamomile Tea

Chamomile (mamonile Nobile) was used for centuries by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans as a salve for healing skin irritations calms an upset stomach and aids in sleep. Chamomile is also brewed into a tea by adding one chamomile tea bag in one cup of boiling water then letting the liquid steep for 10-15 minutes.  Sip slowly and enjoy the relaxing benefits of tea. Check with your doctor if you are taking any medication, pregnant, or nursing as chamomile may interfere with some medications.  

Chamomile may interfere with blood thinners (anticoagulants).   Is chamomile safe for consumption?  If you are allergic to ragweed pollen you may not be able to use chamomile preparations as it may cause allergic reactions. Drinking tea for its health benefits has been used for centuries to aid in healing or disease prevention and is considered the most basic of natural healing mediums.  

It is easy to prepare and assimilate into the body consumed as a delicious beverage. Tea can be made into a hot or cold beverage by drinking it over ice or one cup of hot liquid.  Add different spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, lavender or any other spice combination you want to use to create different flavors. Find the teas you enjoy the most online that deliver the maximum health benefits of tea.

Fruit Infused Tea Blends

Infuse tea with fresh cut fruit or combinations of fruit to naturally sweeten the tea water.  To make a Fruit and Tea infusion fill on a large pot container with 8 to 12 cups of distilled water and bring to a boil then take the pot off the heat. Add 8 tea bags of choice and allow to steep for 10 –15 minutes covered.  Cut fruit of choice for example lemon slices, orange slices, apple slices, etc. Choose the fruit combinations you want to infuse in the tea then add the fruit to the liquid with the tea bags. Steep the tea for 10-15 minutes remove the tea bags from the liquid. Pour a cup of tea then add a few of the cut fruit slices to garnish infusing more fruit flavor. 

Other options include allowing the tea liquid cool to room temperature.  Place the liquid in a glass jar or food safe container and place the container in the refrigerator overnight allowing the tea infussion flavor to strengthen. You control the flavor and sweetness by making your own custom blends.  Drink the fruit infused water and enjoy the benefits of tea. Amazing tea recipes using wholesome ingredients, spices, and herbs. You will love the satisfaction of making beverages that are both healthy and delicious tea options.

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