Top Reasons to Start Drinking Tea Today

By: Anthony Hayes 

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Keep on Flowing, Just Be…Just TEA…? 
Top Reasons to start drinking tea today
If you are anything like me you may occasionally drink tea for instance, on a hot summer day or when your sick. 

The fact is 51% of Americans drink tea, way more than I had originally thought. 85% of which however is iced. Nonetheless, the brilliance and benefits surrounding tea consumption have been studied some 4700 years! 

Tea is like a fine wine, taking a trained pallet to ensure maximum desirability. If you you’ve tried drinking tea before or are inherently opposed to the idea, chances are you just haven’t found the right blend. 

Recently my amazing girlfriend treated me to an abundance of delicious teas for my birthday from Teavana. I’ve always been drawn to tea. I was obsessed with Arizona Green Tea when I was younger. Never until now have I brewed my own. But I’m glad I did!

Quick Tea Tips:

-Buy High-Quality Loose-Leaf Tea

-Brew accordingly to directions for each strain of tea (ie. Green, White, Black)

-Try different types/blends to find what is right for you

Here’s what some studies have found about the potential health benefits of tea:

• Green tea: Made with steamed tea leaves, it has a high concentration of EGCG and has been widely studied. Green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels.

• Black tea: Made with fermented tea leaves, black tea has the highest caffeine content and forms the basis for flavored teas like chai, along with some instant teas. Studies have shown that black tea may protect lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke. It also may reduce the risk of stroke.

• White tea: Uncured and unfermented. One study showed that white tea has the most potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas.

• Oolong tea: In an animal study, those given antioxidants from oolong tea were found to have lower bad cholesterol levels. One variety of oolong, Wuyi, is heavily marketed as a weight loss supplement, but science hasn’t backed the claims. **My Favorite**

• Pu-erh tea: Made from fermented and aged leaves. Considered a black tea, its leaves are pressed into cakes. One animal study showed that animals given pu-erh had less weight gain and reduced LDL cholesterol.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more varieties of tea to be had. Do not just completely dismiss the idea due to the fact that you are not an avid tea drinker. 

Instead ask yourself…
“Do I have ten minutes a day to better get to know myself and my body?”  Let me know in the Comments or by email. 

Control the controllable, as for the rest Keep on flowing…Just be.”

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