There are many reported health benefits of tea. The main source of disease fighting or prevention in tea is the concentrated amount of antioxidants, polyphenols and catechins. These substances remove free radicals  – disease and trouble causing particles – from the body.

Below are some of the health benefits of tea that are reported to exist – we do not have scientific proof of all of these claims! Read news and studies on the health benefits of tea here.

Green Tea

• Boosts Metabolism
• Aids in Weight Loss
• Clears Skin
• Prevents Heart Disease
• Prevents Cancer
• Low Caffeine Level
• Lowers Cholesterol
• Contains highest level of EGCG, the powerful antioxidant

Black Tea

• High level of antioxidants
• Prevents Cancer
• Slows Signs of Aging
• Contain high levels of theaflavins, which prevent cell and DNA mutation
• Lowers Cholesterol
• Reduces Risk of Oral Cancer

Oolong Tea

• May Lower Fat Intake in the Blood
• Aids in weight loss
• Protects Against Cancer
• Protects Against Heart Disease
• Promotes Healthy Teeth
• Promotes Healthy Skin
• Promotes Healthy Bones

White Tea

• Increases bone density
• Fights Cancer
• Lowers Cholesterol

Red Tea (Rooibos)

• Caffeine Free
• Anti-Oxidant Rich
• Contains Vitamin C
• Relives Stomach Ulcers
• Relieves Nausea
• Relives Heartburn
• Increases Absorption of Iron

Herbal Tea

• Different herbal teas have varying medicinal properties.
• Generally are low in caffeine or caffeine-free
• Many herbal teas are brewed for calming effects
• Look at the many varieties of herbal teas in the left column to see the healing properties of each!

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