Black tea is the most popular tea variety in the world. We all know it as a hot drink to be enjoyed alone or with the addition of some ingredients, such as a slice of lemon or milk, depending on our tastes and the traditions related to tea that we prefer to follow.
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Il tender it is the most popular variety of tea in the world. We all know it as a hot drink to be enjoyed alone or with the addition of some ingredients, such as a slice of lemon or milk, depending on our tastes and the traditions related to tea that we prefer to follow.
The production of black tea takes place mainly in India. It is good to know that black tea contains a higher amount of than green tea theine. It therefore has stronger effects on our body as regards this substance.
Properties and benefits of black tea
Black tea is arousing the interest of the scientific world due to its richness of substances antioxidants. Antioxidants, among which we find the flavonoids, help the body to prevent cellular aging, to counteract the action of free radicals and to keep the cardio-circulatory system healthy. Antioxidants are believed to be useful substances for cancer prevention.
Uno study recently conducted in Sweden associated the consumption of black tea with the reduced risk of stroke. In particular, the researchers pointed out that drinking black tea helps reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the brain area by 21%. Stroke risk prevention is linked to consuming four cups of black tea a day. The benefits of black tea on blood circulation are associated with the flavonoid content of this drink.
Le anticancer properties dand black tea were observed, for example, in one study which involved ovarian cancer patients. The healthy women considered in the study consumed more tea than the women who became ill. The study was conducted in a Chinese hospital and involved the consumption of black tea, green tea and oolong tea.
Black tea is also used as natural remedy, for example as an astringent drink to be taken in case of diarrhea, with the addition of lemon juice. Drinking a cup of black tea can help fight colds and improve concentration. The stimulating effects of black tea in fact involve the brain and our mind.
Contraindications of black tea
Some people are sensitive to the consumption of black tea, especially if it is excessive, a bit like the coffee. Black tea is a stimulating drink that may lead to some difficulty falling asleep or shaking in sensitive individuals. Those who are sensitive to coffee and caffeine should have moderate consumption of black tea.
Even in the children better to avoid stimulating drinks: for them we choose a chamomile or a relaxing herbal tea. The tradition of Yoga includes black tea among mutative foods, which can have a dynamic effect on the body and / or mind. It is recommended from this point of view a moderate consumption of black tea, without exaggerating. In general, the consumption of black tea, being a stimulating drink, is more suitable for the morning or for the afternoon, rather than for the evening, and in any case it can be contraindicated to hypertensive people.
Consuming black tea can lead to one reduction of iron absorption by our body. Those with anemia might benefit from avoiding the consumption of black tea. Better to drink black tea between meals.
If we prefer not to drink too much black tea, remember that antioxidants are not only present in this drink, but in many other foods. THU e Thu the list of foods richer in antioxidants.
Marta Albè
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