Tea and Health

For thousands of years, tea drinkers have been enjoying tea for its refreshing flavor and potential medicinal properties. It was not until recently, however, that the results of scientific research revealed the many ways tea can benefit the body. To learn the details, read on. But first, you may want to make yourself a cup of tea—you'll be glad you did!

Articles

Soak up tea's nutritional benefits

CNN
It might seem an exaggeration to compare a cup of tea to a serving of veggies, but there are some similarities... Read more >>

Tea "reduces ovarian cancer risk"

Karolinska Institute researchers—BBC News
Not only is tea refreshing and soothing, new research suggests that it may reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer... Read more >>

Research

Heart Attack Patients May Benefit from Drinking Tea

News Release—Harvard Medical School of Public Affairs
Drinking tea on a regular basis may help protect patients with existing cardiovascular disease... Read more >>

Black Tea Consumption Reduces Total and LDL Cholesterol in Mildly Hypercholesterolemic Adults

The American Society for Nutritional Sciences
Thus, inclusion of tea in a diet moderately low in fat reduces total and LDL cholesterol by significant amounts and may, therefore, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease... Read more>>

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