Tea drinkers tend to be healthier, which proves true in research too, as tea drinking correlates with better health outcomes.Just like wine or coffee, there are countless types, blends, styles, countries of origins and more, all for you to try. I’m sure there is a tea to suit any taste and preference.

As black tea contains a significantly lower level of caffeine as compared to coffee, it allows for a smoother functioning as it encourages blood flow in the brain without any additional pressure on the heart and this, in turn, allows for the brain to stay fresher and improves concentration and awareness.

There are molecules called free radicals that are harmful for the body and antioxidants get rid of these free radicals which are a natural side effect of the harm done to the body by the effects of pollution and the natural process of aging. As free radicals are very unsteady, they generally react adversely with other vital molecules like DNA, which leads to grave failure and damage on a cellular level. The effects that these free radicals leave behind if not erased could open the gateways for the developments of heart and other diseases. The free radicals in the body can cause various cell damages such as blood clot formation, cancer and atherosclerosis. The consumption of unhealthy food increases the number of free radicals in your body. The antioxidants present in black tea remove these harmful free radicals, thus protecting the body from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and heart diseases. Black tea with lemon is a good choice for this action.

Studies have shown that the tendency for cardiovascular diseases in regular black tea drinkers is relatively less. The oxidation of the LDL cholesterol is prevented by antioxidants like flavonoids. This leads to protection of the artery walls and blood stream and that is how the chances of heart diseases are reduced. A report showed that black tea is one of the main remedies for a coronary disease called endothelial vasomotor dysfunction as it reverses the process and it also helps in improving coronary vasodilation and diminishing blood clots. Further to the above, the manganese and polyphenols present in black tea help reduce coronary heart disease by assisting the cardiac muscles in its role.

Researchers in Japan concluded in a study in 2007 that EGCG- a polyphenol found in tea could be helpful while combating pollen allergies. Quercetin (naturally occurring flavonol) also helps fight allergies.

Two properties found in tea, caffeine and L- Theanine (naturally occurring amino acid), combine to increase one’s concentration and focus while improving memory and reaction as they react on the brain’s theta waves.

Inflammation whether it is in the form of arthritis or just a swelling to do a simple bump on the head is a common problem that everyone has to deal with at some point of time or the other. There are active compounds found in tea that help in lowering inflammatory reactions.

A study in as early as 2001 had shown that tea can also act as a deterrent to blindness caused by cataracts. Though this may seem improbable, studies have found some of the numerous antioxidants that tea contains in eye tissue.

Though doctors these days may be prescribing green tea for a lot of reasons, one of the main ones are for lowering cholesterol levels-both LDL and total serum cholesterol. Majority of the studies have found that around 5 cups a day should be an adequate number but some studies have also said that greater consumption patterns lead to proportionate drops in cholesterol. Black tea also has similar properties as after all green tea and black tea are made from the same source- just different styles of manufacture.

There are certain properties in tea which help increase metabolism. Green tea has the highest numbers and upon drinking 5 cups of green tea a day, 70 to 80 calories can be burned. On that basis, around 8 pounds can be lost every year just by drinking green tea.

Tea is a totally calorie free drink and studies in the past have shown that even if 250 calories less per day are consumed, it has resulted in a weight loss of about a pound a week.