Tea

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. Why is it? In addition to being delicious, refreshing, digestive and suitable to drink at any time of the day, tea has an almost infinite repertoire of therapeutic virtues. Apart from being an infusion, the tea can also be used as a natural remedy or you can even take food supplements based on its active ingredients. Do you want to know the main types of tea that exist and their properties?

Main types of tea

Although there are many varieties of tea, they all come from the same plant; what varies is the way it is grown, processed and prepared. The main types of tea are:

-Green tea: it is made with dried and crushed leaves immediately after its collection and has a fresher flavor.

-White tea: comes from the shoots of the tea plant, so it has a delicate flavor.

-Black tea : it is a more mature tea with a much more intense aroma and flavor.

-Red tea: also known as pu-erh, it is a tea fermented in barrels, with a reddish hue.

-Others: matcha tea (ground green tea), sencha tea (uncrushed leaves), kukicha tea (branch), etc.

Tea properties

Although the benefits of tea vary depending on the type of tea, in general, antioxidant, cleansing, immune-boosting and preventing cardiovascular problems are attributed to this drink. It is also good for the teeth thanks to its fluoride content and fights bad breath. In addition, it has a high content of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, tannins and other active plant ingredients. The easiest way to enjoy all its properties is as an infusion, although you can also find nutritional supplements made from the plant such as tea extract or tea capsules.