Is Tea Good for Me?

Tea offers many health benefits. Besides centuries of accumulated wisdom, modern medical studies have proven that Green, White, Oolong and Black teas are loaded with healthy antioxidants, fluoride, vitamin C, and more. Teas antioxidants may help prevent certain cancers, while preliminary studies have shown that tea may strengthen the cardiovascular system to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Recent studies suggest that green tea may have anti -inflammatory properties that delay the onset of arthritis, while green tea extract catechin has been shown to protect the liver against such toxins as alcohol and cigarette smoke.

Are Herbals Healthy Too? Though Herbals are not true teas and do not contain the same level of antioxidants, they have long been used as traditional curatives for minor medical conditions including upset stomach, insomnia, tension and more.  What About Caffeine? All White, Green, Black, and Oolong teas naturally contain caffeine, with the amount ranging from 30 to 50 milligrams of caffeine per cup. This is much less than the 135 milligrams of caffeine found in one cup of coffee.