It is known that different varieties and types of tea differ not only in their taste, but also in their properties. The most popular drinks are green and black teas. Increasingly, people are wondering how much tea you can drink and whether it will harm your health.
Helpful information
Interestingly, both black and green tea are made from the same plant. The difference lies in the processing method. However, the effect of green and black tea on the body is different in many aspects, although in many respects they are similar. Black tea goes through a longer processing chain. Ultimately, a lot of nutrients are lost. That is why experts consider green tea to be a healthier drink.
It is worth noting that green and black teas contain large quantities of bioactive substances that can have both negative and positive effects on the human body. Of course, first of all, we are talking about caffeine and theophylline. In addition, many types of tea contain essential oils that do not behave in the best way during the brewing process.
The benefits and harms of tea
Among the beneficial properties of both green and black tea, one can note its tonic properties. It effectively relieves fatigue, normalizes the nervous and digestive systems, heals blood vessels, activates metabolism, and has a beneficial effect on cardiac activity.
Tea contains useful microelements: calcium, zinc, manganese, iron, fluorine, copper, etc. This drink is able to slow down the growth of malignant tumors, significantly reducing the risk of degeneration of body cells into cancerous ones.
Tea has a beneficial effect on cells, effectively slowing down their aging, thereby prolonging life. It is worth noting that it is tea leaves that have the ability to give the much-needed rejuvenation effect.
It is known that tea contains tannin, which destroys a large number of bacteria, thereby preventing diseases such as enteritis, tonsillitis, stomatitis and intestinal infections.
Despite the many advantages of both black and green tea, do not forget about the dangers of this drink.
Too hot tea can burn the internal organs of the body. Due to the powerful stimulation of the stomach, esophagus and throat, painful changes in these organs can begin.
Tea should be drunk fresh. In the opposite case, it is worth remembering that already 20-30 minutes after brewing it, the process of oxidation of aromatic components, essential oils, lipids, phenol begins.
If black tea is consumed for a long time and often, the enamel of the teeth may turn yellow. And from green tea often the enamel on the teeth is destroyed.
Strongly brewed tea is high in caffeine and theine, so it can cause insomnia or severe headaches. In addition, strong tea negatively affects the heart.
