A Guide To Different Types Of Teas And Their Benefits

Different varieties of tea serve different purposes and offer own unique health benefits. Here are some tea benefits that may surprise even the most devoted tea drinkers.

When in need of a beverage to sip through the day, billions of people across the globe routinely look to tea. This choice has been made since ancient times, as various historians trace the habitual consumption of tea to ancient China. What is better than a fight club of good microbes summed into a cup of tea to start with?

Different varieties of tea serve different purposes - some help you kickstart your day, some put you to sleep at night; some keep you warm during winter; some allow you to keep you cool despite the summer heat and some help you lose weight and look young! The terrain and climate in which it is grown, the time of plucking and the processing technique - all of these factors influence the quality of the tea you drink.

There are various types of tea, each providing their own unique health benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted tea drinkers. Get to know the different types of teas and their health benefits from Mehar Gulati, Co-founder of Totally Infuzd, a homegrown tea brand that delivers freshly grown tea worldwide.

Green Tea

Green Teas are fresh tea leaves with very little processing. They do not undergo the oxidation process. Green Tea helps clean the body by detoxification. Supports the immune system and helps fight illness, cough & cold. Helps in uplifting the mood, reduces stress, improves digestion & metabolism due to high concentration of EGCG presence.

Black Tea

Made with fermented tea leaves, Black tea is the most commonly consumed tea in the world including India's famous flavour of Chai and is very high in its caffeine content. This everyday favourite blend prevents indigestion, abdominal cramping, alleviates high blood pressure, prevents morning sickness, protects lungs from the damage caused by cigarette smoke and relaxes the stomach.

White Tea

The most rare and exotic tea of the world, uncured and unfermented. White tea has the most potent anticancer properties and helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Oolong Tea

An exclusive semi-fermented offering for tea lovers. The health benefits of Oolong Tea are doubled due to the combined qualities of black tea and green tea. It is effective in controlling the metabolism of fat in the body. It is perfect to complement your fitness regime as it can help in burning body fat over time. A rich source of Vitamin C, this tea is also high in antioxidants, which helps with a clear acne-free skin and boosts immunity.

Matcha Tea

The purest form of Green Tea with 10 times the health benefits. Matcha powder is loaded with 137 times more antioxidants than regular brewed green tea. It is loaded with Catechin, EGCG, making it the best for weight management. Boosts energy levels, prevents diabetes, bad breath, eliminates drowsiness, carries anti-aging properties and reduces blood pressure- this tea is the Japanese favourite!

Herbal Tea

Tea with the base of flowers or Ayurvedic adaptogens are also very healthy. Different blends would have different flavours and health benefits. Examples of popular and healthy herbal teas are Haldi Lemon Moringa to build immunity, Chamomile tea with blends of Lemongrass to help the body de-stress and calm the senses, Hibiscus Rose to help cool the body temperature and protect against common cold/sore throat.

To all the readers, have natural tea with no added essence and flavour, and be sure that the tea is being consumed at the right hour of the day to multiply the benefits.