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The health benefits of black tea are not to be discounted either. In fact, certain beneficial components found in this timeless beverage are actually increased during fermentation. Tannins and caffeine are increased in fully fermented teas.

The caffeine content is lower than what is to be found in coffee. The caffeine in black tea works to stimulate the brain and increase blood flow without being stressful on the heart or having jittery side effects. Drinking these teas has long been a remedy for providing one with mental clarity as well as boosting the metabolism.

Its leaves are about 25-30% flavonoids which have been proven to protect its drinkers against heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and can also help regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics.

There have been studies performed that show this ancient elixir can also promote healthy gums, prevent tooth decay and even may play a key role in protecting the skin against the UV light that causes skin cancer. There are different kinds of black tea depending on the processing and regions where it was grown.

Assam black tea possesses a malty, full body and brisk taste, indeed it is a great tea to try. They are usually paired with milk or cream. Black teas are traditionally used for Scottish Breakfast, Indian Chai, and Irish Breakfast tea blends.

It is also the largest black tea producing region in the world. Assam black tea originated in India. Assam is a region in India which is the largest tea growing part of the country.

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The health benefits of black tea may not be as well known as those of its green sibling, but they do exist. It may not get nearly as much attention as of late that other teas are receiving, however, in fact it’s the one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world—second only to water!

It comes from the leaves of the same plant as all true teas, Camellia sinensis. Whether the final product will yield white, green, oolong or black teas depends upon how the leaves are harvested and processed.

The processing, or lack thereof, a leaf undergoes also alters some of its beneficial phytochemical properties. Scientists believe that the certain antioxidants inherent in teas are lowered by the oxidation or fermentation process that some teas endure.

The process of oxidation actually may lower the levels of certain beneficial constituents like powerful antioxidants known as catechins.

You owe it to yourself to take a little time and discover all of the many health benefits of black tea. Aside from being the 2nd most consumed beverage on earth, it’s also one of the best for you too!

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