Healthy and Flavourful Types of Tea for Your Everyday Mood

Healthy and Flavourful Types of Tea for Your Everyday Mood

Even if you are a tea fanatic or a budding novice, there are hundreds of types of teas to suit your palate. Some are true teas like green tea, oolong tea, and black tea. The others are generally made from dried fruits, flowers, herbs, and spices. Apart from their delectable taste, they are numerous health benefits of teas too. Here’s an informed list of some of the types of teas that are a great combination of taste and health:

Green Tea

Green tea is evolved from unoxidized leaves, and it is one of the least processed varieties of tea. It contains beneficial polyphenols and the highest amount of antioxidants. This makes green tea the most healthy form of tea. It can have a positive effect on weight loss, live disorders, and even Alzheimer’s disease. It is a zero-calorie beverage unless extra sweeteners are added for flavor. Green tea comprises a small amount of caffeine. Because of this property, green tea may cause insomnia, anxiety, or nausea.

Black Tea

It is wonderful to know that after water, black tea is the most widely consumed drink in the whole world. It has a stronger flavor than other teas and some amount of caffeine also. It is often blended with other teas like earl grey. It can be prepared as a water-based beverage, milk-based beverage, or in a solution that has a preferable mixture of both water and milk. A variety of spices can be added to the black tea to make it more flavourful. 

It contains antioxidants and elements that reduce inflammation in the body. The compounds in black tea improve cholesterol, gut health, and decrease blood pressure.

Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is the most widely consumed tea in China and Taiwan. It is partially fermented, unlike black tea. Unsweetened and brewed oolong tea has zero calories. It does not comprise any fat, carbohydrates, or protein. Oolong tea has caffeine content similar to that of green tea. It helps in keeping a check on weight, dental health, diabetes, and heart diseases. It improves the health of gut bacteria and helps in getting stronger bones. It can best be enjoyed after brewing in hot water. But due to its caffeine content, people sensitive to caffeine should avoid consuming it.

White Tea

White tea is a type of tea that has a subtle, delicate flavor and is low in caffeine content. It is often expensive than other types of teas, as it is hand-harvested for a very short period every year. To maintain white tea’s original delicate flavor, it should be brewed at comparatively low temperatures. Ideally, the water should be hot while brewing but not on a boiling level. Health benefits of white tea include boosting the immunity system, reducing the colon cancer risk, and maintaining the cholesterol and blood pressure in the body.

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea has a minty and cool flavor that makes it really favorable among the people. It is loaded with anti-cancer, antiviral, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. It can be consumed to get relief from the discomfort of the digestive tract, nausea, cramping, or indigestion. It is naturally caffeine-free. Therefore you can enjoy this tea at night without worrying about the disturbance in your sleep. It has zero calories, which makes it preferable over sugary drinks and aerated drinks. You can add honey/sugar to it for a sweetened taste, but that will surely increase the calorie count of this tea.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is prepared from dried chamomile flowers. It is also famous as Manzanilla tea. It has impressive medicinal and sleeps inducive properties. It contains chemicals known as flavonoids. These flavonoids are responsible for chamomile’s medicinal properties. Some of the potential health benefits of this tea include a reduction in menstrual pain, reducing inflammation, treating cold symptoms, and also treating some skin ailments. However, research has shown this tea may not suit people who are allergic to pollens. Infants and young children should also avoid chamomile tea as a health precaution. Therefore, even if chamomile comes with a good deal of medicinal effect, it should be used as a supplement only, not as the replacement of the medication.

Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea is prepared from the dried parts of the hibiscus plant. It is deep red in color. It has a unique taste that is a combination of sweet and tart flavors. You can consume it according to your preference, hot or iced. This herbal tea also comes with its fair share of health benefits. Hibiscus tea is helpful in decreasing body temperature, treat high blood pressure, treat heart disease, and soothe a sore throat. In some cases, using hibiscus tea as a supplement can also be helpful in the treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Ginger Tea

Ginger is used widely not just to add flavor in the dishes but also for its incredible medicinal properties. Consuming ginger tea regularly will help in maintaining your immunity. Other than that, ginger tea is protective against heart diseases. It helps in managing obesity and blood sugar control. It also soothes internal body pain and soothes a sore throat. But excessive consumption of ginger tea is not recommended as it may have some side effects. It may result in bloating, heartburn, nausea, low blood pressure, and a blood-thinning effect.

Rooibos Tea

Rooibos tea is a red-colored herbal tea that has a distinctly sweet, delicate, and earthy flavor. It is a caffeine-free drink that is rich in antioxidants. It contains very low levels of Tannins, which is a compound that hampers the body’s iron absorption. This property makes Rooibos tea preferable over black tea and green tea as they have relatively high levels of Tannins. Moreover, Rooibos tea helps to keep cholesterol levels in check too. It has antidiabetic potential and helps in a fast metabolism rate. It can be taken hot or cold as a plain tea or milk-based tea. You can also add sweeteners like honey or sugar according to your taste.

Gunpowder Tea

Gunpowder tea is a type of green tea that has a unique appearance and flavor. The leaves are rolled, which gives it an appearance of gunpowder. This tea has a wonderful light smoky and bold taste. Gunpowder tea has high amounts of caffeine, which makes it preferable for the sportsperson who seek high endurance. The health benefits of tea include strengthening the immune system, increasing bone density, and protecting the body against heart attacks and strokes. This tea also has antiviral, antifungal, anticancer, and antibacterial activities. While brewing the tea, remember to not over-brew it as the taste may become tad bitter. This tea also goes well with lemon or some natural sweetener like honey.

Bergamot Tea

Commonly known as Earl Grey tea, Bergamot tea is procured by combining black tea with bergamot orange extract. The compounds in this tea make it a good source of antioxidants. Bergamot tea also helps in promoting healthy digestion and lowering of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It can be prepared by putting a tea bag in hot water for 3-5 minutes or putting loose tea leaves in a hot water pan for 3-5 minutes and straining it before drinking. This tea has high caffeine content and is also high in Tannins. Therefore, it should be consumed in fewer quantities per day, and if a suitable one can also switch to the decaf version for a healthier variant.

Honeybush Tea

Honeybush tea has a pleasant earthy flavor and is subtly sweet. It is caffeine-free, low in tannins and high in antioxidants. Some research has shown that this tea has an effect on cancer, and it may also protect postmenopausal women against osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. It helps in relieving constipation and regulating blood pressure. It also boosts the immune system and decreases inflammation.

Burdock root tea

Burdock root tea is prepared from the roots of the burdock plant. It has an earthy-sweet flavor similar to that of lotus root. It has the ability to purify the blood, and its inflammatory properties help to cool the internal heat. It is loaded with powerful health-promoting antioxidants. It supports skin health and also the process of digestion. It is good as a supplement but should not be consumed much when you are already dehydrated, as it will increase dehydration.

Enjoy your tea- sip by sip.

With these amazing types of teas which are rich in flavors and health benefits, it looks like an experience to look forward to by everyone- A tea lover or a newbie!

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