The following information is in no way meant to diagnose or treat any illness you may have. Always consult your doctor before starting any herbal remedies and talk to him or her about the positive effects of drinking TEA.

Tea and Weight loss

Drinking tea may aid in weight loss.  In recent years, the anti-obesity and hypolipidaemic effects of BLACK tea have attracted increasing interest, although the exact reason behind the phenomena remains unclear.

In a recent study, researchers found that theaflavins present in tea significantly reduce lipid accumulation, suppressed fatty acid synthesis and stimulated fatty acid oxidation, factors that appear to help prevent obesity and related liver damage.

Source: Abstract abr. J Lipid Res. 2007 Aug 24

Tea and Cancer prevention

In Japan, a ten year study of 8553 men and women who drank at least 10 cups of tea a day, found that women lived 7.3 years longer and men 3.2 years longer than those who drank only 3 cups per day. A subsequent study by noted researcher Hirota Fujiki at Tikushima Bunri University also found that green tea can act as a cancer preventative. Note Cup size appx 4oz small cups.

Source Current Cancer Therapy Reviews 2005, I, 109-114

Rooibos is good for you

1x 7oz cup of brewed Rooibos contains a power house of nutrients, not including the goodness from additional herbs and fruits.

Iron (Fe) Essential for blood health

Potassium (K) Assists certain metabolic functions

Calcium (Ca) For strong bones and teeth

Copper (Cu) Assists in metabolism

Zinc (Zn) For growth and development of healthy skin

Magnesium (Mg) Assists in metabolism

Flouride (F) Neccesary for strong teeth and bones

Manganese (mn) Assists metabolism and bone growth

Sodium (na) Necessary for fluid and acid balance

Source: South African Medical Research Council, www.mrc.ac.za//promec/antimutagenic.htm

Caffeine Content

Vente Starbucks            355ml size       195 Mg Caffeine

Reg. Drip Coffee            237ml size       107 Mg Caffeine

Red Bull Drink               250 ml size      80 Mg Caffeine

Reg Tea                         237 ml size      30 Mg Caffeine

Coca Cola                      355 ml size      36 Mg Caffeine

Source: New York Times

Tea and Stress

Regular cups of tea can help speed recovery from stress, researchers from the University College London said recently.  Men who drank BLACK tea four times a day for six weeks were found to have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than the control group who drank a fake tea substitute ( what's really in those tea bags anyway???),  the researchers said after a six week study of 75 men.  The tea drinkers also reported a greater feeling of relaxation after performing tasks designed to raise stress levels. It was not known which ingredients in the tea was resposible for the relaxing effects however.