Tea 101 - Tea is Healthy

Tea contains a high concentration of polyphenols, compounds that slow down or prevent damage to the body caused by free radicals.  Free radicals are oxidants (unstable oxygen molecules) that harm cell structures and contribute to the occurrence of cancer and heart disease.  Polyphenols are credited with preventing the buildup of fatty tissue that can block arteries and precipitate stroke.  Green teas in particular contain catechins, powerful polyphenols that are thought to help reduce cholesterol by helping the body decrease the amount of fat absorbed into the bloodstream.  Black tea may inhibit the growth of skin cancer and tumors in the digestive and urinary tracts.  Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), found only in green tea and more powerful than vitamin E, has been shown to prevent or inhibit the growth of tumors in certain cancers, including breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers.  EGCG may also slow down flu-causing viruses and the bacteria that cause bad breath.

Drink Tea - Be Healthy!