Black Tea And Its Benefits

Black tea is made from the leaves of the same tea plant Camellia sinensis but they differ from other variant of tea in the process of seasoning the leaves. First, they are blown dried with air, to reduce the moisture content to 1/3^rd, and then are rolled so that the cell walls break open and sugars are released. They are kept in a humid environment, to facilitate fermentation that gives the leaves the black colour and the strong flavour.

Black tea for the best health:

 

·         Treating Cancer: Black tea with its high content of polyphenols prevents the formation of carcinogens in the body thus preventing cancer. It contains a compound called TF-2 which induces apoptosis in the cancerous cells. Consuming black tea also reduces the chance of oral cancer.

·         Preventing Cardiovascular Disorders:  Abundance of antioxidants in black tea reduces the risk of heart ailments. Polyphenols present in the black tea helps in the function of the cardiac muscles. The flavonoids reduce clots and improve vasodilation of the coronary artery.

·         Effect On The Brain And Nervous System: The amino acid called L-theanine, which is found in black tea, can be immensely helpful to increase concentration and release stress.  Regular consumption of black tea can help to prevent Parkinson’s disease.

·         Digestive Tract And Immune System:  Tannins found in green tea have positive effects on the digestive system, and it increases the immunity of the body to fight viruses.

Black tea is also effective for skin and hair. It can be used for treating acne and puffy eyes. Itchy scalp and dandruff can also be treated with the extraction of the leaves.