TEA AND HEALTH 

Tea, an exotic drink, is not just refreshing and stimulating but also extremely healthy.

On an average, British people drink approximately 3 cups if tea a day with about 70%of the UK population drinking tea on a regular basis.

Taken on its own tea has no calories. However, when milk is added to it, it can provide a number of vitamins and minerals.

There is an ever-growing awareness regarding the health benefits of drinking tea. Research has shown that it is a rich source of flavonoids (anti – oxidants) which prevent heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, cataract and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Tannins contained in tea is good for healthy gums and teeth.

The caffeine present in tea acts as a stimulant.

Tea also contains vitamins B and C as well as some important minerals such as magnesium potassium and manganese.

Drinking 5 to 6 cups a day of black tea helps control your cholesterol level, decreases the chances of a heart attack. It gives you relief from fatigue, headache, depression and relaxes your body muscles. Tea tempers the spirit, harmonises the mind, awakens your thoughts , prevents drowsiness and refreshes your mind and body.

BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA  

Green tea is an unfermented tea and is among the richest source of anti- oxidants which help in preventing cancer, decreasing the risk of heart strokes and lowering the cholesterol level In blood, thus slowing down potentially harmful blood dotting. It also acts as an anti inflammatory agent in joint pains.