I love tea. Every morning I start my work-a-day with a cup of Earl Gray. It has that aroma of the bergamot and a pleasant, mellow hit of black tea. It's worthy.
It's my son's fault that I ever got started with this tea. He drinks it and then, if it's good enough for a Starship Captain, well then, of course it's a must do. (must have?)
Everyone knows (or at least that's what they say) that peppermint tea is the go to remedy for a digestive issue. I rarely drink peppermint tea but when I do it's usually a soothing perk me up. I don't have a preferred brand for either of these teas. Some folks swear by certain brands but my palette might not be as picky as theirs because I can't really tell the difference between one and another brand with these two types of tea.
Before I go any further, let me be sure to point out that to actually be tea it has to have a tea leaf brewing in the hot water. Otherwise it is likely 'an herbal', which is not a tea.
Another favorite of mine is Darjeeling tea. It's another black tea with a bit of a berry twinge to it. It comes from the Darjeeling region of the Himalayan foothills in India, ergo the name. it has brighter flavor than plain black tea.
Of course, Oolong tea (what some call Chinese Tea as it's usually what is served in restaurants that present Chinese foods) just cannot be overly praised. It is wonderful tea.
Oolong is neither a black tea nor a green tea; it falls into its own category of tea. Oolong tea combines the qualities of dark and green teas, giving it several purported health benefits. For example, consuming oolong tea may aid in weight loss and reduce stress.
Green tea is produced from fresh tea leaves that have not undergone oxidation, a chemical reaction that begins when the leaves are exposed to the air and which is responsible for the color and taste of different types of tea. Black tea is created when leaves are fully crushed to enhance oxidation, and oolong is created when leaves are wilted in the sun and slightly bruised to create partial oxidation. A cup of brewed oolong tea contains small amounts of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Some of the main antioxidants in oolong tea, known as tea polyphenols, are theaflavins, thearubigins, and EGCG. These are responsible for many of its health benefits. Oolong tea also contains L-theanine, an amino acid shown to have positive effects on relaxation and cognitive performance. In general, tea has been shown to help protect against diabetes and complications from diabetes, possibly by easing insulin resistance and decreasing inflammation, among other mechanisms. Accordingly, a study from 2021 and a review from 2019 both report links between regular tea consumption, improved blood sugar management, and a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes . However, the specific effects of oolong tea are generally not as well researched as those of green or black tea.
Do I recommend drinking tea daily? I do.
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