5 Common Teas and Their Unique Health Benefits

5 Common Teas and Their Unique Health Benefits Tea is a mellow, palatable beverage that has been a popular choice in almost every culture for centuries.

It has been widely known, even before the development of modern science, that tea has many health benefits.

Here are some health benefits of five teas that are so commonplace, they are probably in your cupboard at this very moment!

Black Tea A healthy alternative to coffee, black tea contains more caffeine than any other tea.

It also possesses healthy antioxidants that, like other teas, contribute to a rise in energy levels.

Black tea is especially known for fighting dementia because of its abundance of polyphenols.

Fun fact: it can also be topically applied to treat a sunburn!

White Tea White tea is most known for its antibacterial effects.

Definitely sit in with some white tea if you have a cold.

White tea also contains the chemical, L-theanine, which acts to keep the brain alert, yet more relaxed at the same time.

It’s great for fighting anxiety, ADHD, or fatigue.

Green Tea

Alongside its antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, green tea has shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

It can also regulate blood pressure and lower cholesterol.

Mint Tea Mint leaves are great for all things stomach related.

It aids digestion and eases the symptoms of nausea.

This is a great assistant for leaky gut and other related problems.

It is also good for asthma, as its menthol effect can clear the airways.

Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea has a multitude of relaxing properties.

It can soothe nerves and even help ease panic attacks.

It also aids insomnia problems and is known to ease skin irritations like eczema, psoriasis, and other rashes.

It's about time to break out the tea that has been sitting in the cupboard huh?

The list doesn't end here.

There are so many varieties of tea that the exploration of their unique benefits is an ongoing discovery.

Good luck and Godspeed on your tea journey!