Tea and Health: An Overview
Why tea is one of the most studied beverages in the world, and what makes it good for you.
→Loose Leaf vs. Tea Bags
Why loose leaf tea is the better choice for health, quality, and avoiding microplastics.
→Green Tea
EGCG, catechins, and the science behind green tea's wide-ranging health benefits
→Matcha
Whole-leaf green tea powder delivering concentrated catechins and calming L-theanine
→White Tea
The least processed true tea, prized for delicate flavor and potent antioxidant content
→Black Tea
How black tea's unique theaflavins and thearubigins support cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and gut function
→Oolong Tea
Partially oxidized tea with a unique polyphenol profile linked to weight management and blood sugar regulation
→Pu-erh Tea
Fermented and aged tea with natural statins, cholesterol-lowering properties, and gut microbiome benefits
→Chamomile Tea
How chamomile's calming compounds may support sleep, ease anxiety, and soothe digestion
→Peppermint Tea
How menthol-rich peppermint tea may relieve digestive issues, ease headaches, and sharpen focus
→Rooibos Tea
How South Africa's caffeine-free rooibos tea and its unique antioxidant aspalathin may support metabolic and bone health
→Hibiscus Tea
How the deep-red calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa lower blood pressure and provide antioxidant support through anthocyanins and ACE-inhibiting compounds
→Chrysanthemum Tea
How China's traditional floral tea — rich in luteolin, apigenin, and chlorogenic acid — supports cardiovascular health, reduces inflammation, and may protect the liver and eyes
→Guayusa Tea
How guayusa, the caffeinated Amazonian holly leaf, delivers smooth energy alongside antioxidants comparable to green tea and emerging evidence for mood and blood sugar support
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