Black Tea Benefits

Black Tea Benefits
by Ji Wu

true?

Does black tea have less benefits than green tea?

No evidences can prove that. Black tea contains its "private weapon" - theaflavins
and thearubigens, which are also believed to provide health benefits. It's difficult to
prove which is better.

What are the benefits of black tea?

Recent research results of black tea are published in the leading medical journals,
including Journal of the American Heart Association, Chicago College of Dentistry. The
results declared black tea had benefits of preventing cancer, heart disease, cavities,
arthritis and viruses. It also boosts immune system.

How does black tea benefit your health?

Prevent Cancer. Black tea contains a compound called theaflavin-3-monogallate
(TF-2). It is one of anti-cancer compounds family called polyphonols. TF-2 fights
against colon cancer cells. It leads cancer cells to "commit suicide" in droves. Read
more in Black Tea Benefit - Prevent Cancer.

Prevent Heart Disease. As green tea, black tea also contains antioxidants to
neutralize harmful effects of natural chemical processes. A research result published
in Journal of American Heart Association in 2001 found effect of black tea. It found
black tea might strength ability of endothelial cells lining blood vessels. It help regulate
flow of blood. Read more in Black Tea Benefit - Protect Against Heart Disease.

Prevent Tooth Decay. Black tea contains fluorin element. Fluoride Ion combines with
calcium in the tooth and become Ne apatite. It adheres to the teeth to defend acid.
Read more in Black Tea Benefit - Fights Cavities.

Prevent Viruses. Research results showed black tea can neutralize germs, including
which cause diarrhea, herpes, pneumonia, cystitis and skin infections. Milton
Schiffenbauer from Pace University also proved that drinking black tea wiped out
viruses in our mouth.

Why black tea is so popular? I guess black tea benefits are important facts, not just
taste.:)

About The Author

Ji Wu

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Black tea is a kind of fermented tea,
originating from green tea after it is
mixed, kneaded, fermented, dried
and otherwise processed. The water
of green tea is freshly green while
that of black tea is orange red.
Differences are not only skin-deep.
What is more important is that black
tea doesn"t undergo the processes of
steaming green or frying green, but is
fermented. In the fermentation
process, EGCG which is a powerful
anti-oxidant, has been converted into
other compounds. So some
researchers assumed black tea
benefits are less than green tea. Is it

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