10 Benefits of Drinking Tea
Having a cuppa is not only good for the soul but also for the body. Here are some of the latest studies as well as on-going studies regarding the benefits of drinking tea.
Tea is one of the most highly drunk beverage in the world, second only to water. There are four true teas: black tea, green tea, oolong tea and white tea.
A German study in 2006 stated that the addition of milk in teas, prevented vasular protective effects.
Benefits of drinking tea include:
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Anti-Cancer Properties
There have been many studies to support this claim and more studies are being carried out to support this claim. Lung, prostate and breast cancer were the main cases studied.
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Increase Metabolic Rate
Clinical studies have shown that green tea raises metablic rates, speeds up fat oxidation and improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.
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Possible Anti-Diabetes Effect
There are on-going studies of the effect of drinking green tea that may help prevent diabetes.
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Boosts Mental Alertness
In September 2007, John Foxe, Ph.D concluded his study and found that theanine, found exclusively in tea, increases alpha brain-wave activity. The result is a calmer, yet more alert state of mind.
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Boots Immune System
On April 21, 2003, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital concluded that the production of anti-bacterial proteins was higher in tea-drinkers than coffee drinkers. This indicates that tea drinkers have a stronger immune response.
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Lowers Chances of Cognitive Impairment
Elderly Japanese people who consumed more than 2 cups of green tea a day had 50% lower chance of having lower cognitive impairment. This was revealed in a 2006 study.
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Lowers Stress Hormone Levels
Drinking black tea lowers stress hormone levels were revealed in a study by UCL researchers.
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Effects on HIV
A recent study found that drinking Green Tea can lead to the inhibition of HIV virus binding, thus may be used as a complementary therapy for HIV patients.
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Effects on Bad Breath
Drinking tea help to inhibit the growth of bacteria that causes bad breath.
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Other Effects Associated with Caffeine
Other caffeine consumption benefits include greater athletic performance, healthy weight loss, reduction in duration an severity of headaches and its effect on treating the symptoms of asthma.
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Jotter scalems | May 22, 2008 | Reply
Not a bad article
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Rachel | May 22, 2008 | Reply
Hi Jotter,
Thanks for your support
Francie | May 22, 2008 | Reply
Since I have been drinking brewed tea at home I have noticed a considerable difference in my health. It has had such amazing benefits that I wish I had known years ago. Wonderful article! Great pictures, thanks for your work on this =)
valli | May 23, 2008 | Reply
Interesting.
Rachel | May 23, 2008 | Reply
Hi Francie and Valli
I am a coffee drinker.
Unfortunately, after doing the research on this article, I am more convinced that I have to switch to drinking tea… mainly these 4 that I have mentioned for its health benefits. Sorry coffee makers/producers 
I will do the next article on coffee…
Thank you both for your support
Ruby Hawk | May 24, 2008 | Reply
Tea is my drink of choice.
Rachel | May 25, 2008 | Reply
Hi Ruby
Thank you for your support
SunGoddess | May 25, 2008 | Reply
Interesting article.
Rachel | May 25, 2008 | Reply
Hi sungoddess
Thank you
carmen | May 27, 2008 | Reply
I am a coffee person myself, but I do agree with Rachel that a cup of tea works wonders, especially herbal teas are great for indegestion and to calm nerves. Great article as always my friend.
Rachel | May 27, 2008 | Reply
Hi Carmen,
Thank you for your support, my friend
Autumnrose | May 28, 2008 | Reply
I am addicted to green tea, but I don’t drink it hot. Does it still have all the same properties if you ice it after you brew it like I do?
Rachel | May 28, 2008 | Reply
Hi Autumnrose
Yes, the properties will still be the same whether you drink it hot or cold. It is the brewing process that is important. Too hot water will ‘kill’ the tea leaves
Thanks for your support