East or West, drinking tea has been regarded for years as key to health, wisdom, and happiness. In fact, tea is second to water as the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Up to now, scientists are still determining the many health benefits of various types of tea.

2. TEA
is second to
water as the
most widely
consumed
beverage in the
world.

3. It has a lower
caffeine content
compared to
coffee.

4. And it has certain compounds called flavonoids.

5. Drinking tea has been regarded for years as key to
health, wisdom, and happiness.

6. Types of Tea and their
Health Benefits

7. Green tea
It is made from steamed unfermented tea leaves,
which has the highest concentration of polyphenols.

8. Polyphenols in green tea seem to
neutralize free radicals and may help
prevent damage to cells.

9. Black tea
This tea is made from fermented leaves and has the
greatest caffeine content.

10. Black tea may protect the lungs from cell
damage caused by cigarette smoke and
may reduce risk of stroke.

11. Oolong tea
Made from fermented tea leaves.

12. Oolong tea has been shown to have
antioxidants that help reduce bad cholesterol
levels.

13. White tea
This tea comes from unprocessed and
unfermented tea leaves.

14. White tea has the most potent properties
against cancer compared to processed tea.

15. Pu-erh tea
This tea is made from aged and fermented leaves and is
considered a variety of black tea.

16. Pu-erh tea may reduce LDL (bad)
cholesterol and prevent weight gain.

17. Herbal Tea

18. Ginkgo Biloba

19. Jasmine

20. Chamomile
Chamomile tea has antioxidants that may help avert
complications of diabetes, nerve damage and kidney damage.

21. Ginger

22. Ginseng

23. Hibiscus
Hibiscus tea has been linked to lower blood pressure
in patients with hypertension.

24. Mint

25. Rosehip

26. Echinacea
Echinacea has been associated with effects that help
fight common colds.

27. Precautions

28. People should take herbs
under their doctor’s
supervision.

29. People who have high blood pressure,
stomach ulcers, psychological disorders,
heart, liver and kidney problems are
advised not to take green tea.

30. Green tea is not recommended
for pregnant and breastfeeding
women.

31. People who have anemia, glaucoma,
diabetes, or osteoporosis should consult their
doctors before drinking green tea.

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