Tea

Tea Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world, only bested by water. While commonly used to describe a warm beverage, tea is also used to describe the plant itself. Consuming tea is thought to be a highly nutritious beverage due to its high anti-oxidant content. In addition to anti-oxidants, tea contains healthy amounts of flavonoids, catechins and L-theanine. Tea is commonly consumed in its raw form, also known as Green Tea. With this said, fermented teas, also known as black teas, are very common around the world, especially in England and Ireland. Black teas were created since they tend to ship long distances easily, a requirement prior to the 20th century. In addition to tea leaves, tea can be made from other herbs and fruits. Known as tisanes, chamomile and dried strawberries are two types of commonly consumed tisanes.

Key Nutrients

Tea provides a high degree of antioxidants. Tea also includes a very high amount of flavonoids, a molecule which helps to sequester free radicals.

Health Benefits

Flavonoids – Flavonoids are a class of antioxidants which help to promote healthy cell growth and reduce inflammation. They are also a powerful class of molecules when it comes to reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Season

Tea can be found year round.

Nutrition Information

Per 1 Cup (240ml):

Calories (cKal): 0
Protein (grams):0
Total Fat (grams):0
Carbohydrates (grams): 0
Fiber (grams): 0

Buying and Storing

When buying tea, make sure the tea leaves come from a reputable supplier. Tea can store for long periods of time (more than a year), provided the tea leaves are kept in a sealed container and not exposed to sunlight.