Tea Time: Types of Tea and Their Benefits

Tea Time « SUGAR Tea Types and Health Benefits Green Tea Made from steamed tea leaves Grassy, astringent flavor May prevent: •Clogging of the arteries • Growth of cancer • Oxidative stress on the brain • Risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases • Risk of stroke Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep 150–160°F 2-4 minutes 2-5 steeps 160°F E Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) 25mg [low] white Tea Made from uncured and unfermented tea leaves Slightly sweet, creamy, or nutty flavor May prevent: • Cancer One study showed it has the most potent anticancer properties compared to processed teas. Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep 175-180°F 4-6 minutes 3-5 steeps 180°F 28mg E Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) [low] Yerba Mate Tea Made from leaves of the South American holly tree Available in many different flavors May prevent: • Allergies • Hunger cravings • Heart attack/ stroke May increase: • Energy levels • Mental focus • Calories burned Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep 185°F 3-5 minutes 3-6 steeps 185°F E Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) 85mg [moderate] Poo Oolong Tea Made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant Floral, fruity flavor May prevent: • Cancer Cardiovascular disease May improve: • Bone health • Cholesterol levels In an animal study, those given antioxidants from oolong tea had lower levels of bad cholesterols. Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep 190°F 5-8 minutes 3-6 steeps 190°F Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) 37 mg [low] Black Tea Made from fermented tea leaves Has a broad range of flavors Basis for flavored and some instant teas May prevent: • Lung damage from exposure to cigarette smoke May reduce: • Risk of stroke Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep Does not resteep well 212°F 4-6 minutes 212°F Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) 42 mg [moderate] pou Rooibos Tea Made from fermented South African red bush leaves Available in many different flavors May prevent: • Contains flavonoids with cancer-fighting properties • Cancer Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep 212°F 4-6 minutes 1-3 steeps 212°F Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) Omg [caffeine free] Herbal Tea Made from dried fruits, herb, or flowers Available in many different flavors May prevent: *3 • High blood pressure Journal of Nutrition found that drinking 3 cups a day lowered blood pressure in people with hypertension Preparation: Water Temperature Steep Time Ability to Re-steep 212°F 5-8 minutes 1-3 steeps 212°F Caffeine Level (per 8 fl. oz. cup) Omg [caffeine free] A cup of tea can do more than just warm your insides. Know your teas and take a sip for health and wellness. • realsimple.com • caffeineinformer.com • capresso.com • naturalnews.com • starchefs.com • greenlifediary.com • guayaki.com • yerbatea.com O teavana.com • webmd.com • yerba-mate.com FIX FIE .com