10 Benefits Of Black Tea You Need To Know

David Dewitt, Photographer & Writer  for TheCozyCoffee in Columbus, Ohio, shared with Healthy Lombard that black tea originated from the leaves of the Camellia sinesis bush. Since then, people worldwide have been drinking it in many forms ranging from hot, cold, Earl Grey, and English breakfast. It has also been credited for having numerous nutritional and cosmetic benefits.

Just like coffee, black tea also has antioxidant properties that contribute to decreasing many inflammations in the body. Moreover, it contains less caffeine than coffee, which can benefit people who suffer from heart palpitations. Extracts from black tea can even be used as herbal supplements that can be turned into vitamins and minerals.

The article below provides a brief explanation of the ten benefits that black tea may offer.

1. May Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases

High blood pressure may lead to several deadly cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, heart attack, and stroke. The World Health Organization (WHO) even states that the leading causes of death worldwide stem from coronary complications.

Studies have shown that drinking black tea religiously may help reduce blood pressure, which would then lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and stroke.

One study observed participants for 14 years to note the effects of consuming three cups of black tea every day. 

It was concluded that the number of antioxidants in the body significantly improved, and there was no evidence that black tea is harmful to the body.

Black tea also contains flavonoids that are beneficial for the heart. This may reduce low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in the body, which transports “bad” cholesterol throughout the system. A randomized controlled clinical study claimed that the inclusion of black tea on an everyday diet might improve cholesterol levels in adults with risks of heart disorders and obesity.

2. May Decrease Risk Of Cancer

Black tea has polyphenol theaflavin properties that may hinder the growth of breast tumors. One finding demonstrated that its polyphenol components prevented the increasing number of tumor cells in the body.

These also regulate the molecular constituents of cancer cells, thus inhibiting their survival rate.

Along with polyphenols, amino acids and alkaloids are also present in black tea. Another study suggested that these phytochemicals contribute to fighting the key events of cancer development, such as tumor necrosis, growth factor, and activator proteins.

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