How is Black Tea Different from Other Teas?

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How is Black Tea Different from Other Teas?

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There is plenty of evidence to suggest that drinking tea can be a

healthy experience. Tea contains ingredients which may be

beneficial in the fight against heart disease, cancer, and

various stress-related illnesses. In the Western World, green tea

has gotten a great deal of attention in recent years. However,

black tea remains a popular beverage worldwide.

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How is Black Tea Different from Other Teas?

Copyright © 2007 Jon M. Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that drinking tea can be a

healthy experience. Tea contains ingredients which may be

beneficial in the fight against heart disease, cancer, and

various stress-related illnesses. In the Western World, green tea

has gotten a great deal of attention in recent years. However,

black tea remains a popular beverage worldwide. If you are not

familiar with black tea, you may be wondering how it differs from

other brews.

An Intriguing Flavor

To begin with, black tea has a heartier flavor than other forms

of tea, particularly green tea. As a result, an individual who is

interested in an intriguing taste sensation may be drawn to black

tea. The black tea produced in China comes in varieties that are

both sweet and spicy. They may also contain a chocolaty flavor or

even one reminiscent of orchids.

Differences in Preparation

Interestingly enough, black, green, and oolong teas are derived

from the same plant. However, they differ significantly in the

way they're prepared. Oolong teas are partly fermented, while

black teas are fully fermented. Meanwhile, herbal teas come from

the flowers, leaves, bark, and seeds of other plants. All teas

may have therapeutic benefits-but which is the healthiest for

you?

Is it as Healthy for You as Green Tea?

With all the publicity surrounding the health benefits of green

tea, you may be wondering whether black tea can have similar

therapeutic effects. The short answer is a resounding, " Yes! "

It is true that green tea contains epigallocatechin gallate, or

EGCg, a dynamic anti-oxidant. When tea is fermented to make black

tea, EGCg is changed into other compounds. As a result,

initially, scientists believed that black tea was not as rich in

health benefits as green tea.

But recent studies have changed that view. The primary compounds

in black tea-theaflavin and thearubigens-are not there just to

make black tea appear dark, rich, and flavorful. They can also be

a powerful antidote to what ails you.

Taking a Closer Look

Let's examine the health benefits of black tea in greater depth.

To begin with, an extensive study conducted by the Netherlands

National Institute of Public Health and the Environment

discovered a connection between black tea consumption and

reducing the risk of stroke. A study of more than 550 men over a

15-year time period found that black tea flavonoids cut the

production of LDL, or bad cholesterol. This cholesterol can play

a role in the development of strokes and heart attacks. In fact,

male subjects who consumed more than four cups of black tea each

day had a lower risk of stroke than males who drank no more than

three cups daily.

Similarly, a study at Boston's School of Medicine found that

consuming black tea can reverse the abnormal functioning of the

blood vessels that lead to stroke or heart attack. This

improvement was apparent within just two hours of drinking a

single cup of black tea.

In addition, a research study of more than 3,000 adults in Saudi

Arabia indicated that drinking black tea can cut the risk of

coronary heart disease by as much as 50 percent. Black tea tends

to be preferred over green tea in the Arab nation.

Any of the teas that have been derived from the camellia plant

contain a healthy dose of polyphenols, which are a form of

antioxidant. Both green tea and black tea have as many as ten

times the amount of polyphenols that are contained in fruits and

vegetables.

If you examine the people of the nations of Japan and China,

you'll quickly find that tea drinkers tend to be healthier than

non-tea drinkers. Researchers note that Japanese and Chinese tea

drinkers have less of an incidence of heart disease. In addition,

they don't have the kind of cancers that many Westerners have to

combat on a daily basis.

Still, it is critical to note that additional research needs to

be done in order to fully explore the benefits of black tea

consumption. As Jane Higden of the Linus ing Institute stated

in published reports, " Although numerous observational studies

have examined the relationships between tea consumption and the

risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer, there is no

conclusive evidence that high intakes of tea are protective in

humans. "

Summing it Up

It is true that not all teas are created equal. But whether you

choose black tea or green tea as your beverage of choice depends

on your personal preferences. If you like a full-bodied tea that

tends toward the exotic, you may want to add black tea to your

weekly shopping list. Thankfully, research indicates that black

tea may be just as appropriate for the health-conscious as green

tea is. As a result, you can indulge in black tea, knowing that

it may be just as effective in battling illness as green tea is.

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Jon M. Stout is Chairman of the Golden Moon

Tea Company. For more information about tea,

(http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea)

green tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea)

and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com