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Health benefits of tea

Scientific research in both Asia and the West is providing evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking tea.

BBC News - Green tea 'may keep HIV at bay' - Scientists from the University of Sheffield have made a stunning announcement about green tea and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Some studies indicate a possible link between tea and cancer prevention. Others show that tea may alleviate some side effects of radiation treatment and chemotherapy. And it seems that all tea, but especially white and green tea, may keep cardiovascular diseases at bay, boost your immune system, detoxify your body, and prolong life.

This is due to these teas being especially rich in powerful antioxidants. (Herbal 'teas', though often considered as a healthy option, do not contain any true tea leaves. They are infusions made from other plants or plant parts).

What makes SILVER TIP TEA so special?

SILVER TIP TEA is unique in that it is just the leaf BUDS that are used unlike all other teas, which are made up of the opened leaves. These mature buds have not opened to the sun and thus have not begun to photosynthesise, making them especially low in caffeine and tannins.

What makes WHITE and GREEN tea so special?

White, green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. What sets white and green tea apart is the way they are processed. Black teas are the most processed through fermentation which results in some of the beneficial nutrients being converted into other compounds. Green tea, however, is steamed to prevent oxidization and maintains significantly more antioxidants, making it more effective at preventing and fighting various diseases. White tea is the least processed of all teas and thus contains the highest concentrates of antioxidants .

In the Orient White Silver Tip Tea has long been used as an aphrodisiac.

White Silver Tip Tea is an extremely pleasurable part of any detox diet, to say nothing of its ability to soothe away a hangover.

What makes OOLONG tea so special?

Oolong is a tea that falls between a black and a green tea. It only undergoes a small amount of fermentation during processing. It is believed to enhance the body's ability to metabolise fat. Extremely rich in polyphenol, research suggests that oolong tea can be used in effectively controlling obesity by activating the enzymes that are responsible for dissolving triglycerides.

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants reduce the level of free radicals, which cause cell damage and mutation.

Stress, ultraviolet rays, cigarette smoke and pollution can cause oxygen to change into free radicals. These atoms or groups of atoms are able to join with other compounds to attack cells and cause a great deal of damage to the body. An overabundance of free radicals in the body can lead to infections as well as various degenerative diseases such as heart disease and cancer. It can also alter the way cells code genetic material.

There are four forms of polyphenol in tea: epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). They are all called catechins. Polyphenols found in tea are known for the following health benefits:

  1. Preventiing cardiovascular disease (6,7).
  2. Inhibiting arteriosclerosis (reduces the possibility of hypertensive and coronary heart diseases). (4)
  3. Anti-carcinogenic, (blocking the formation of endogenous nitrosoamine, which is a carcinogen in foods)(1,5,8).
  4. Strengthening the capacity of the body's immune system.
  5. Detoxifying and anti-radiation. Tea polyphenol is a natural filter to ultraviolet radiation(3).
  6. Enhancing the tenacity and permeability of blood capillary, improving the resistance of blood vessels.(2)
  7. Deodorizing and eliminating halitosis (bad breath) and fillings due to natural germicides.

Lastly, too many free radicals are believed to speed up the aging process and tea can be found increasingly in anti aging cosmetics. (2) It is not proven that drinking Silver Tip Tea will keep you young and beautiful but it is a delightful and delicious way to try.

References

  1. Fuijiki H (2005) Green Tea: health benefits as cancer preventative for humans Chem Rec   5 (3) 119-32.
  2. Katiyar SK (2003) Skin photo-protection by green tea: antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects. Current Drug Targets Immune Endocrine Metabolic Disorders Sep 3 (3) 234-42.
  3. Katiyar SK, Ahmad N, Mukhtar H (2000) Green tea and skin Archives of Dermatology Aug 136 (8) 989-94  
  4. Kritz H, Sinzinger H. (1997) Tea consumption, lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis Wien Klin Wochenschr Dec 23 109 (24): 944-8.
  5. Stoner GD, Mukhtar H (1995) Polyphenols as cancer chemo-preventative agents Journal of Cell Biochemistry Supp 22: 169-80.
  6. Sueoko N, Suganama M, et al (2001) a new function of green tea: prevention of life-style related diseases Annals NY Academic Science 928:274-802.
  7. Weisburger JH. (2000) Approaches for chronic disease prevention based on current understanding of underlying mechanisms American Journal of Clinical Nutrition June 71 (6 Supp): 1710S-4S2.  
  8. Yang CS, Chung JY, Yan G, Chhabra SK, Lee MJ. (2000) Tea and tea polyphenols in cancer prevention J ournal of Nutrition 130 (2S Suppl): 472S-478S.