In most African countries most people drink tea as part of the daily schedule, as a behavior and not because of the health benefits of tea. And this is because most people don't really know it's benefits. So today am going to enlighten you on that so that next time you drink tea you are fully aware of what it does, or you could even change the type of tea you are using right now.
GREEN TEA.
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make black tea.
HEALTH BENEFITS.
Green tea reduces the risk of getting cancer and cardiovascular diseases. And is famous as it helps in weight loss.
HEALTH BENEFITS.
BLACK TEA.
This is the most common type of tea among many people. It is black as the name suggests and it is more oxidized as compared to green tea, and has a stronger flavor as compared to other types of tea.
HEALTH BENEFITS.
It is recommended that black tea be consumed without any additives like milk or sugar to truly harness its benefits.
Black tea gives you a better heart, stronger bones, lower risk of diabetes, and a better immune system.
HIBISCUS TEA/ROSELLA/RED TEA.
Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea made as an infusion from deep magenta-colored sepals of the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower. It is consumed both hot and cold.
HEALTH BENEFITS.
The tea contains vitamin C and minerals and is used traditionally as a mild medicine.
The consumption of hibiscus tea may lower blood pressure, relieves menstrual pain, helps in weight loss, and improves digestion.
MINT TEA.
Mint tea is a herbal tea made by infusing mint leaves in hot water. Mint tea made with peppermint leaves is called peppermint tea, and mint tea made with spearmint is called spearmint tea.
HEALTH BENEFITS.
Mint tea relieves coughing associated with a cold, solves the bad breath problem, and increases mental focus.
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