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Regular Tea Consumption May Protect Brain Health

Subjects who drank green, oolong, or black tea at least four times a week for about 25 years had more efficiently interconnected brain regions. Regular consumption of tea may offer a protective effect on brain structure and age-related cognitive decline, according to research published in the scientific journal Aging. The majority of previous tea studies […]

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Rare ancient tea varietal contains no caffeine

A recently discovered tea plant, which grows wild in the mountains of China, could provide many of the health benefits associated with regular brewed teas without delivering a boost of caffeine, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Lead researcher Liang Chen and his team discovered the varietal, called […]

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Move Over Matcha and Moringa: Argentine Yerba Mate Is the Next Super-Beverage You’ve All Been Waiting For

Yerba Mate, the National Drink of Argentina, Helps Aid in Weight Loss, Increase Energy Levels and Reduce Inflammation Argentine Yerba Mate, a tea-like drink known for its powerful antioxidants and high caffeine content, will be featured at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center from June 30 […]

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Defining the health benefits & functionality of tea

Are ready-to-drink teas as healthy as consumers think? Does tea have health benefits? Yes. Generally speaking, when tea is brewed and consumed relatively quickly, it provides many health benefits that come mostly from antioxidant polyphenolics naturally present in tea. Today, tea has become hugely popular because it provides the nutritional health benefits and everyday convenience […]

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Defining the health benefits & functionality of tea

Are ready-to-drink teas as healthy as consumers think? Does tea have health benefits? Yes. Generally speaking, when tea is brewed and consumed relatively quickly, it provides many health benefits that come mostly from antioxidant polyphenolics naturally present in tea. Today, tea has become hugely popular because it provides the nutritional health benefits and everyday convenience […]