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August 5, 2022 Wellness

Tea

Did you know?

  • All tea springs from a singular plant species: Camellia sinensis. The four varieties of tea include black, oolong, green and white tea. The leaves of the plant are withered, oxidized and dried to different levels to produce the varying colors, flavors and caffeine content present in the different tea varieties.
  • All tea varieties contain antioxidants, which have been credited with a variety of health benefits. In the unsweetened form, tea offers a flavorful alternative to plain water that contributes no sugar and almost no calories.
  • Tea contains the polyphenol theanine which affects certain neurotransmitters in the brain to produce a calm state of mind. Polyphenols are antioxidants that have been studied and show promise in the reducing the risk of certain cancers.
  • 8 oz of tea contains about 50 mg of caffeine, while the same amount of coffee contains 65-175 mg depending on the strength.

Try some of our favorite tea recipes:

1
Gingered Green Tea with Orange
Double infusion of ginger and green tea
Check out this recipe
2
Iced Chai Tea
Lightly sweetened iced tea with spices
Check out this recipe
3
Iced Matcha Tea with Cucumber and Lemon
Try this light, refreshing, and antioxidant rich beverage.
Check out this recipe
4
Chia Lemon Iced Tea
Black tea flavored with lemon and lightly sweetened with chia seeds
Check out this recipe
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