| Black Tea |
- Assam
- Earl Grey
- English Breakfast
|
Malty, full-bodied, strong |
Black tea has the highest caffeine content. Studies have shown
that black tea may protect lungs from damage caused by exposure
to cigarette smoke. It also may reduce the risk of stroke. |
| Green Tea |
|
Vegetal/grassy, earthy, bright |
Green tea's antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder,
breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent
clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on
the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's
and Parkinson's diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve
cholesterol levels. |
| White Tea |
- Silver Needle
- White Peony
|
Floral, delicate, fruity |
One study showed that white tea has the most potent anticancer
properties compared to more processed teas. |
| Oolong Tea |
|
Ranges from light and fragrant to dark and full-bodied depending
on the oxidation level |
In an animal study, those given antioxidants from oolong tea were
found to have lower bad cholesterol levels. |
