Black Tea: A Health Promoting Beverage

摘要

Tea is one of the ancient common drinks consumed highest next to water. This popular beverage is derived from the leaves of the plant, Camellia sinensis, a shrub native to China and India. It contains the unique antioxidants called Flavonoids, which can help against free radicals that can contribute to combat various illnesses such as cancer, heart diseases and clogged arteries. Caffeine and theanine present in tea seem to improve mental alertness.