Question about tea

Tea, which has earned the reputation of being the most widely consumed beverage in the world, has some myths which need to be logically busted in order for us to understand its actual effect on our health. So if you cannot start your day with your cup of tea, learn the truth about tea.

Does the quality of tea deteriorate when other ingredients are added? 

It is absolutely not true that the quality of your tea will deplete if you add milk or a dash of lime to it.

Catechins, which are antioxidants that is found in tea leaves helps to increase the body’s immunity to fight some particular types of cancers.

The addition of milk to tea does not strip off its antioxidants. It is as beneficial as black tea.

Is herbal tea real tea?

The scientific name of the plant from where real tea leaves are extracted is Camellia sinensis. White, green tea as well as long tea comes from this plant. But herbal tea is made out of the barks and flowers of other plants whose properties are similar to that of the tea plants. It is not authentic tea.

Does tea have an expiry date?

There are some eatables like pickles and jams which have a very long shelf life and can be stored easily. Tea is one such item. However, even if it does not start rotting after a period of time, its quality gets degraded, rendering it absolutely useless.

Does mint tea help an upset stomach?

Instead of controlling stomach problems, mint tea can actually aggravate it by irritating the gastrointestinal cavity.

Does antioxidant in the tea save one from dying?

While antioxidants in tea boosts the body’s immune system and also protects it from succumbing to degenerative diseases, it does not have the ability to save someone’s life.

Do fruits have more antioxidants? 

A plate containing assorted fruits will have less antioxidant than a plain cup of tea. Drinking tea is a great way to consume antioxidants while reducing calorie intake.

Do different types of tea have different levels of antioxidants?

It is true that most types of tea come from the same plant. However, during its processing and packaging, their antioxidant levels tend to change and become unequal.

Are there teas with no caffeine?

All kinds of tea have some amount of caffeine and none of the tea leaves are caffeine free.

How to store tea?

Air can make tea leaves shed their flavour and beneficial properties. Tea should be kept in tight containers.