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Drinking tea, as research shows, is a health benefit because it contains antioxidants that help fight cancer and also slows
the aging process. Vitamin C, found in some tea, helps fight illnesses and colds. Some tea contains polyphones that help
strengthen teeth by reducing plaque and also helps aid digestion by increasing the flow of digestive juices in the stomach. Tea
has many healing properties.
Here are 10 natural healing tea therapies.
1. Black Tea
Black tea blends, the most popular in the Western world, are also used in English tea blends. After the leaves are picked, the
leaves go through full fermentation that makes the leaves darken to almost black. Black tea can be flowery, fruity, and spicy or
even have a nutty taste. Black tea, known for lowering the risk of stroke, contains antioxidants, which help reduce clotting of
the arteries. The varieties of Black Tea include Black Tea, Rose Black Tea, English Breakfast Black Tea and Earl Grey Black
Tea.
2. Chamomile Tea
Considered a floral tea, Chamomile tea has a very aromatic, fruity flavor and is a member of the daisy family. This tea, known
for helping aid with toothaches, insomnia, and muscle cramps, also helps reduce the swelling of skin irritations.
3. Green Tea
Green tea packs huge nutritional benefits and comes in many different forms. The most popular in Asia, Green tea varieties
include Jasmine Green Tea, Jasmine Dragon Pearl, Green Peony Tea and Roasted Japanese Green Tea. After green tea is picked, it is
dried using hot air. The tea leaves are then pan fried, but not fermented, because when tea leaves are not fermented, this helps
preserve the high nutrient and vitamin content found naturally in tea leaves. Vitamin C, found in green tea, helps to naturally
boost the immune system and promotes overall good health. Fluoride, found naturally in green tea, strengthens bones and prevents
dental decay.
4. Milk Tea
The most popular tea in India and Sri Lanka is an Indian black tea mixed with spices. It's called Milk tea because it is
usually brewed with milk and spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Milk tea added with other types of tea, such as
green tea, helps aid in overall health.
5. Oolong Tea
Oolong tea, known for aiding indigestion and lowering cholesterol levels in the body, is made from large, mature trees and
produces a full-bodied taste. The leaves are semi-fermented and after being picked, are left to wither, which removes moisture.
Semi-fermentation happens after the leaves are left in the shade. Oolong tea has a pleasant aftertaste along with a sweet, but
fruity aroma. Some varieties of Oolong tea include Jasmine Oolong Tea, Ice Peak Oolong Tea, Hairy Crab Oolong Tea and WUYI Rock
Tea.
6. Paraguay Mate
Very popular in South America, Paraguay Mate is brewed with spices and sipped with a straw from a gourd. The tea is used to
aid many health benefits including depression, digestion, and boosting energy levels.
7. Red Tea
Grown in Africa, Red Tea is rich in antioxidants. This kind of tea has been proven to help boost the immune system, and is
also caffeine-free. Varieties of Red Tea include Florida Orange Red Tea, Organic Cape Red Tea, Organic Green Red Tea and Organic
Green Summer Red Tea.
8. Rosebud Tea
A floral tea, Rosebud tea is made using rosebuds from a rose bush. The tea has a very sweet, floral aroma and a light, sweet
taste and is often brewed with other types of tea. Essential oils in this tea help aid circulation.
9. White Tea
Made by using very young tea leaves that are still covered in down, white tea leaves are not fermented. Instead, they are
steamed and dried in the sun. Because of the lack of fermentation, white tea contains a high concentration of chemical compounds,
known to help fight cancer. The brewed tea has a silver-white appearance because of the downy leaves. It has a sweet aroma and
fresh flavor. White tea varieties include Silver Needle, White Peony, and Jasmine Silver Needle.
10. Wild Holy Tea
Used for medicinal purposes, Wild Holy Tea has a bitter taste. It has been shown that this type of tea helps to detoxify the
body, aiding in blood circulation and digestion. With regular consumption, Wild Holy Tea has been shown to help control blood
pressure and obesity.
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