Sometimes you just can’t beat a cuppa.
From Barrys to Lyons, made lovingly in a fancy pot to a quick bag-in-mug job, we are a nation of tea devotees and everyone has their own way of making the perfect brew.
But, what about the health properties of tea? Recently studies have shown that tea has positive effects on cardiovascular diseases and tumours, so we thought we’d explore the different types of tea available and what they are actually doing for our health.
Green:
Rich in cancer-fighting properties, green tea may also protect against heart-related illnesses, gastric, pancreatic, bladder and ovarian cancers and may even help boost your immune system.
Black:
Listen up hard-core caffeine fiends! Black tea is just as good as coffee at providing your daily dose. From Earl Grey to you classic breakfast blend, black tea also contains powerful anti-oxidants, anti-ageing properties and can help lower blood pressure.
Loose tea leaves are a bit messy but they’re worth the effort
Oolong:
This semi-fermented tea is processed to get the best of both worlds – unoxidised green tea and oxidised black tea.
White:
White tea is made from unfermented tea buds, which contain the largest amount of antioxidants. It can help with skin rejuvenated, breast, colon and prostate cancer.
So what are you waiting for? Pop the kettle on quick!
