Myths & facts about tea
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Every morning begins about the same for millions of families in the world with a refreshing cup of tea . We have heard it all when it comes to this beverage and oftentimes what’s said just isn't true. Here’s the real truth when it comes to one of the most popular drinks in the world.
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Myths & Facts About Tea
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Myth 1“Tea comes in many varieties“
All teas are made from one plant the Camellia sinensis.
The differences in color and flavor depends on how the leavesare processed
Myth 2
“Black tea contains more caffeine than green tea“
Both types of tea are made from the same plant and only goesthrough different processing.
This does do not change the amount of caffeine it contains, unlessif green tea is brewed for short periods.
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Myth 3
“Mint tea is known to soothe a bad tummy“
Mint aggravates gastrointestinal reflux, but is great for itsrefreshing and revitalizing properties.
Ginger tea is better instead
Myth 4
“Milk reduces the health benefits of tea“
It might! But it might not. Only one study has shown that addingmilk decreases the body's ability to absorb catechins in tea.
But the results haven't been replicated
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Myth 5
“Tea is healthiest without any add-ons“
The citric acid helps to preserve the flavanoids in tea if you'rebrewing it ahead
Hence a squeeze of lemon juice-or lime or orange juice will makeyour tea healthier.
Myth 6“The quality of tea never reduces
If tea is stored for more than six months, tea begins to lose itsantioxidant properties.
So trap its health benefits by storing tea within a sealed containerin a cool, dry and dark place.
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