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White teas are the least processed teas which trap a great deal of anti-oxidants
in the leaves, thereby potentially making white tea the “supreme” health drink.
White tea helps in protecting the skin from damage and may even reverse some
of the damage wrought by free radicals. It may help flight cancer
and prevent heart ailments.
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Green tea is useful for headaches and depressions. People who drink green tea
have significantly lower risk of cancer, lower blood sugar levels, and improve
ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol. Green tea promotes strong bones,
healthy teeth and gums. Regular consumption of green tea can effectively delay
symptoms of aging.
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Many of the health benefits of yellow tea are similar to those of green tea. It may
help prevent heart ailments and fight cancer by attacking the free radicals that
inflict damage in the cellular level.
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Oolong tea helps reduce cholesterol build-up in the bloodstream, burn fat and thus,
contributes to slimming. It can be use for treatment of digestive disorders and
promotes longevity by stimulating body functions and strengthening the immune
system and also fight against tooth decay.
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Black tea has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels.
It may help prevent deadly clogging of arteries and reverses poor arterial functioning
that can trigger heart attacks and strokes. Additionally, it is used in raising metabolism
and increasing fat oxidation.
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Pu-erh tea may help lower the risk for the development of tumors, cancer, and
cardiovascular diseases. It may help flight fat and enhance metabolism, thus
contributing to efforts at achieving weight loss and facilitate good digestion.
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Herbal tea is derived from the different phytochemicals and compounds within
the herbs that have shown beneficial effects on the body. These substances
are typically found in the leaves, stems and fruits of plants. As such, herbal
teas have long been used to prevent and treat many ailments, or relax and
sedate the nerves.