Drink tea and feel the benefits

Regardless of the type of tea you drink, the chances are whilst you're enjoying your cup of tea, you're most probably enjoying better health too. Whatever the kind, white, green, yellow, oolong or black, all tea comes from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. It is simply the way the plucked leaves are processed that changes their character, chemical composition and appearance.

Research into the health benefits of tea

Although research into the health benefits of tea continues, a lot of research has already been conducted over the past years, the results of which, have been published in reputable scientific journals. The overall conclusion is that 'drinking tea is good for your health!'(without the sugar and cream of course!). As the chemical composition of tea changes dependent upon the processing of the leaves, researchers have also been able to identify specific health benefits attributable to the different types of tea, e.g. green tea has some different health benefits to black tea. Whilst Rooibos tea is not a 'tea' as such, it too has been shown to contain significant health benefits.

Tracking

Almost every week there are reports of a new study or trial involving one or more types of tea so the data is constantly changing. As a guide, we've put together summary findings of health benefits for each type of tea, i.e. black, green, Rooibos, oolong and white, and reference trials and publications for your information. You can find these 'health & tea' guides listed on the left hand side menu. In addition, throughout the site we have displayed the same appropriate health information for each tea. You can view this in each tea's 'additional information'.

Comparing teas

Should you wish to compare teas, we have shown reported health benefits using the most appropriate key word or words. For example, the term cholesterol if shown associated with a black tea would indicate that black tea, (i.e.the type) has been reported to be good for cholestorel. When comparing teas, you will also be shown the average caffeine content per cup. We appreciate our guides are by no means completely comprehensive, but are as they are named, a 'guide'.

Search and see

If you are looking for teas associated with a particular health benefit or want to search for a particular ailment e.g. anxiety, then simply type the word or term you'd like to search against into the search box at the top right hand corner of any page and click on 'GO'. You'll then see teas from all categories that contain your search term, and hopefully find a suitable tea.

Disclaimer

All information about, or implied about the health benefits of tea on this site is taken from scientific published information. No health claims are being made or implied by Jenier Ltd. Where the health benefit described is 'anecdotal' i.e there are no studies or trials known, this has been stated. We aim to report all facts accurately and in a balanced manner. Should you have any concerns about your health and or the effects of drinking any tea or otherwise, please seek professional medical advice.