Different Types and Its Healthy Benefits By: Lunela A. Buhawe

After water, tea is the utmost spent brew in the world. Be it at any season, we all know that hot or is always a tasty drink. Innovations after the tea have become quite famous among everyone. , for instant, has been one of the bestselling beverages that everyone loves.

Just like , tea has different varieties too. Selecting the best tea beverage in the world can be extremely difficult. The wide range of flavors makes each different tea type unique in its quality and the health benefits it may provide.

According to studies, are a great help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Teas are great ways to lose weight, lower cholesterol levels in your body, and it can also help in elevating a positive mental state. Tea also appears to have antimicrobial qualities. However, there is quite a lot of different variety of teas you can choose from, each of these teas is made from the same tea leaves, called the plant.

What are the different types of tea?

Green Tea &

White and came from the same plant known as Camellia Sinensis. White tea leaves are harvested way earlier than the green tea leaves. Green tea has two main types of tea, one is

Chinese tea and the other is Japanese tea. However, Chinese green teas are typically roasted to avoid oxidation that is why Chinese green tea's taste is a little bit toasty. The white tea is an organic type of tea which is made using only the youngest tea leaves and buds. White tea is named after the silver-white hairs on the tea leaves.

Both green and white tea can: develop learning abilities, make memory sharp, provide antioxidants, slow down the growth of tumor cells, help You Lose Weight, may help against skin aging, protect Against Osteoporosis

Black tea and Pu-erh Tea

The same goes for ; it came from the plant called Camellia Sinensis. Black tea is best blended with other plants for different flavors like Earl Grey, English breakfast, or chai. Pu-erh is an aged, .

Both teas are beneficial because they can: boost heart health, lower bad cholesterol, improve gut health, lower the risk of Parkinson’s Disease, help prevent aging, reduce body toxins, help aid in digestion, make bones healthy, help improve sleep

Oolong Tea & Tea

Oolong tea is a tea product from the Camellia Sinensis plant. It is made from the leaves, buds, and stems of the said plant. Meanwhile, the Jasmine Tea is a type of tea, scented with the aroma of blossoms from the jasmine plant.

These teas can: improve better blood sugar, prevent cancer, promote good oral health, boost brain function, lower the risk of Alzheimer's and Type 2 Diabetes

The different kinds of tea may offer different health benefits. But one thing is for sure, tea isn't only a delicious beverage but it can also prevent certain ailments and make you healthier. During this

COVID-19 outbreak, it is essential to always grab a healthy snack. Tea is a good start.