Why is tea good for you?

Of all plants, tea leaves have one of the highest contents of flavonoids (15% of the leaf by dry weight). Flavonoids are a group of compounds with antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect against the damage caused by excess free radicals. Free radicals are a damaging, physiological process that works against the immune system and is also responsible for aging. Antioxidants help our body eliminate these harmful free radicals.

Does tea aid in digestion.

Drinking tea with meals is a controversial topic. There are several studies that report drinking tea is good for digestive health but some state that caffeine in tea hinders absorption of various nutrients. Let’s see find out if it affects our health.