Tea and Health

The Chinese have long considered tea to be a healthy drink. In recent years, we have become more aware of the health benefits of our daily cuppa. The benefits range from catechins (found in green tea) which may reduce the breakdown of cartilage to the presence of polyphenols, the compounds that can help prevent cancer and heart disease. Also, the flavonoids existing in green and black teas (the natural compounds that give tea its flavor) act as antioxidants to protect the lining of the blood vessels.