| Tea contains antioxidants. Tea's antioxidants protect your body from the
ravages of aging. |
A useful fact, an eight-ounce cup of coffee contains around 135mg caffeine; tea
contains 30-50mg per cup. |
Tea contains a natural theanine which works as an anti-stress agent. |
Tea is a source of the minerals manganese, essential for bone growth and body
development, and potassium, vital for maintaining body fluid levels. |
| Green and black teas are from the same plant, "Camelia sinensis", and contain
similar amounts of antioxidants and caffeine. |
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Tea without milk has no calories. Using semi-skimmed milk adds around 13
calories per cup, but you also benefit from valuable minerals and calcium.
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| Tea contains a natural source of fluoride, less than 15% of UK water has
fluoride added. |
Drinking tea (without sugar) has
been associated with beneficial effects in preventing tooth
decay. |
Tea contains zinc and folic acid. |
A study from the Netherlands found a 70% lower risk of fatal heart
failure in people who drank at least two to three cups of tea daily compared to
non-tea drinkers. |
Tea simply, is a fantastic drink.
