How to Select a Good Tea

Now, researchers continue to study tea and healthy constituents such as polyphenols, tannins, catechins and other antioxidants to get good tea .

Science is progressing on parallel tracks in research institutes and universities around the world, quantifying and qualifying the effects of tea on cancer, high blood pressure, health microcirculation, heart and even lose weight.

Tea is Good

Besides the health benefits, there are purely personal (and fun) reasons to drink tea, and choosing the right one (or two, or three) for the specific purpose of life and the health plan is something you should consider carefully.

This is not because there is risk involved with choosing the "wrong" tea. The fact is, however, that choosing the right tea will ensure that you experience the maximum health benefits from the beverage and ingredients.

Reading the tea leaves for health

There are various factors to consider when choosing a good tea for your life and health profile. Although most teas have some range and amount of various beneficial elements of a particular tea contains certain substances that may not suit certain individuals.


The main thing to watch out for, of course, is caffeine. Some people are surprised to discover that tea can be very high in caffeine, as if it itself is not "natural".

Caffeine is a natural product that occurs in many foods, including nuts (cola) popular cola, from which a famous soft drink with about 100mg of caffeine is made.


Ordinary tea contains beneficial properties such as alkaloids and catechins that help refresh the mind, strengthen the heart, eliminate toxins in the system and relieve inflammation and associated discomfort. Polyphenols can actually protect people from radioactive material, counter the damage caused by arteriosclerosis and actively assist the blood flow through the capillaries (called microcirculation).

In fact, the anecdotal evidence that tea is a good hangover cure has been backed by scientific studies showing how improved blood flow and other effects of tea ingredients are important in restoring normal function after consuming alcohol.

Tea any good for these tasks, and you can choose from among a wide range of simple or complex teas, both herbal and standard types.

Studies on the antibacterial properties of tea have shown conclusively that it disrupts a key step in the replication of bacterial DNA chain. It can therefore be considered as a safe and effective antibiotic that can fight infections and tooth decay.

That it also contains vitamins and fluoride makes tea better bet for an addition to dental hygiene programs and general health. Tea, good strong green would be an excellent choice for general antibiotic and hygienic purposes.

Choosing teas for taste

Choosing a good tea for you may be as simple as changing seasons. Spring is considered the season for flower teas, summer for green teas and autumn is a season of changes, perfect for a Oolong tea (between black and green).


Winter is the perfect place for one of them. You can also choose to drink certain teas according to the time of day. The morning can be great for green tea because it does not contain the average amount (60-70mg per cup) of caffeine.


Chrysanthemum tea can be a good tea for the afternoon because it helps relieve and combat depression, stress and anxiety. In the evening it nice to relax with a tasty Medlar tea, as rich in B-1, vitamin C, calcium and iron and can also help relax the body after a long day.

There are so many types of teas too choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Although not based on any scientific findings, anecdotal evidence over centuries has helped some health practitioners to develop a list of teas associated with different people. At least, it is an interesting exercise, trying to match people and their unique needs for a wide range of teas in the world, and a large number of properties and effects that have been observed in use.

Just for fun ^ _ ^, try picking tea from the following list and trying it out. In fact, try a variety of teas, at different times of day and in different settings. Chances are you will soon find the best one for your needs.

• Office workers: Chrysanthemum tea and green tea
• Sports lovers: Oolong tea and black tea
• They do not like sports: Green tea and flower tea
• Those exposed to heavy air pollution: Green tea
• Smokers and drinkers: Green tea
• Meat lovers: Oolong tea
• Those suffering constipation: Honey tea
• Those who want to lose fat: Oolong tea tea, Pu'er tea and green
• Those with a weak spleen and stomach: Oolong tea and flower tea
• They are hoping for longevity: Oolong tea and black tea

Remember, this is not medical advice of any kind. However, you are responsible for your own health and wellbeing, so stay educated on the subjects that impact your life and diet, and remember the importance of getting a good balance of scientific facts, anecdotal evidence and educated opinions (the last from your primary health care provider).


There is a place for tea in your wellness plan, without a doubt, but that does not mean you can not find one that feels the best to you, and gives you the effects, both pleasurable and medical, that you want.