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TEA TIME ENHANCES THE HEALTHY LIFE TIME
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TEA TIME ENHANCES THE HEALTHY LIFE TIME
Tea is the most popular beverage in many parts of the world and levels of consumption are increasing. Historical records show that the enjoyment of tea goes as far back as 5000 years ago in China. This stimulating beverage remained an important part of the cultures of China and Japan for thousands of years, and was finally imported to Europe in the 1500s. Camellia is an ever green shrub or tree, which grows wild from India to china. There are about 45 species of camellia, of which Camellia sinensis considered native to India; is the important one from which tea of commerce is made. Four popular categories of tea made from the same tea plant species (Camellia sinensis). The difference in the varieties is the result of the methods of processing. White tea is simply steamed leaves. Oolong tea is partially fermented and green tea is steamed to stop the oxidation. Black tea undergoes several hours of oxidation during preparation (accelerated by heat and humidity). The degree of processing after harvest changes the relative amounts and kinds of chemicals found in the final beverage.
Health Facts and Nutrition Data ·
The important constituents of tea contributing to the flavor of tea beverages are caffeine (4.3 %), polyphenols (22.2%) and essential oils. Fresh tea leaf also contains carotenes, B-vitamins and ascorbic acids.Tea without milk has no calories. Using semi-skimmed milk adds around 13 calories per cup, but you also benefit from valuable minerals and calcium. Tea with milk provides 21% of daily calcium requirement in 4 cups Tea contains some zinc and folic acid. Tea with milk contains Vitamin B6, Riboflavin B2 and Thiamin B1. Tea is a source of the minerals manganese, essential for bone growth and body development, and potassium, vital for maintaining body fluid levels. The average cup of tea contains less than half the level of caffeine than coffee. One cup contains only 50 mg per 190ml cup. Tea is a natural source of fluoride and drinking four cups makes a significant contribution to your daily intake.
Tea (especially green tea) has specific benefits for losing excess body fat by speeding up fat oxidation and reduces the fat accumulation in the abdomen and liver. Tea lowers the blood sugars of diabetes significantly due to the insulin like activity of compounds (polyphenols) found in tea, which delays the glucose absorption from the intestine. Heavy consumption of green tea in Japan has been associated with decreased risk of all cancers. Small concentrations of Tea’s active ingredient (epigallocatachin-3-gallata) in the blood can stop the progression of growth of cancer cells. Cancer patients can also get benefited from the consumption of tea. Green tea consumption of 3 or more cups daily found to delay the recurrence of breast cancer by about one third. Tea offers excellent protection against the development of hypertension. Research studies on tea showed that tea have anti inflammatory, anti thrombotic and cholesterol lowering effects – all are crucial in preventing the atherosclerosis that leads to heart attacks and strokes. Tea protect against brain degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Tea prevents chronic gastritis. Tea also shown to have antiviral and antibacterial properties. Research has found that tea drinkers live longer and healthier. Caffeine in teas relieves sleepiness and fatigue in most people.
“Tea, the treasured refreshing beverage loaded with all these health benefits must be included in daily dietaries to get protection from all causes of degenerative diseases.”
Published: April 26, 2007
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