Tea originally has been drinking as a medicine for more than 3000 years. There are many tales about tea, most of it refer tea as a medicine. In Thailand, nowadays, we have lots of tea drinking culture here such as westerner (afternoon tea), East Asia (Chinese and Japanese) and Thai (Tea Mixed and tea with ice) and etc. In this topic, we will talk about tea benefits.

Tea for skin

Antioxidant in tea leaves promote skin repairing and creating. Protecting skin from damage, adding moisture as tea is brew by water. Antioxidant is found the most in white tea green tea and fresh tea since the less process the more antioxidant.

Tea for teeth

Bacteria are the cause of tooth decay and bad breath. Tea has anti-microbial properties which prevent tooth decay and bad breath. While the fluoride in tea helps to strengthen the teeth.

Tea for brain and stress release

It is believed that the polyphenols in every type of tea reduce the risk of dementia. Because polyphenols protect the brain in term of learning and memory. Tea also helps to reduce stress. Especially, fresh tea such as green tea, white tea are rich in Amino Acids and L-Carnitine which increase alpha wave, causes relaxation, in the brain. Moreover, caffeine in tea stimulates our nerve. There are lots of Mahayana monks who like to drink tea before meditation in order to relieve sleepiness and increase concentration for themselves. 

All tea types contain caffeine which stimulates the nervous system. Although, polyphenols (Tannins) in tea, with a slightly astringent taste, limit and reduce the effects of caffeine. Therefore, drinking tea would take long time to energetic.

Tea for heart

The polyphenols in tea are rich in antioxidants which helps prevent cancer. Antioxidants in tea is preventing coronary disease. A research on cardiovascular disease founds that regularly drinking tea reduces the risk of heart disease and heart attack more than 20%

Tea for excretion

Semi-fermented and fermented tea such as Shui-Hsien, red tea, black tea, dark tea have been drinking after meal for long time. It promotes digestive system. Because in these teas have the properties of probiotics (Probiotic). Tea also stimulates metabolism which help drinker burns more energy. For those concerned about constipation, we recommend not to steep for long time and try to brew a slightly one.

Tea for bone

It is believed that the bones of tea drinker are stronger than those who do not drink regularly.