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”Wake up! Quick, get up and come down, I am preparing Tea” shouted my Mother from the Kitchen. This was the first thing that got into my ears every morning. My days always start with a hot steaming cup of Black Tea. Sometimes I made a little addition with ginger or lemon as I desire. I guess this is how many Indians would relate their mornings- A steaming Cup of Black Tea.

“Black Tea” or “Red Tea” was first discovered in China in the 17th Century. Later it came to India, during the British period. The famous Darjeeling tea, Earl Grey or Orange Pekoe was grown in India by the English people. It was drunk by the elite class. Drinking Black Tea signifies your wealth and status in society. The bold flavor and caffeine content in Tea gives instant energy and is popular since then in most parts of India.

But this flavorful and energetic cup of Black Tea also has some health benefits inside it. Here are the Top 5 Health Benefits of Black Tea::

1. Boost Immune System – Black Tea contains alkaline antigens that help boost our immune system. It also contains tannins that have the ability to fight against viruses and keeps us protected from influenza and the common cold.
2. Promotes Heart Health – Consumption of Black Tea reduces the chances of Stroke. According to a study, it is seen that people who consume 3 or more cups of Black Tea per day have a 21% or lower chance of Stroke than the people who consume less than one cup of Black Tea per day.
3. Prevent Ovarian Cancer –Antioxidants like polyphenol and catechins in tea are supposed to prevent some types of cancer. It has been shown that women who drink Black Tea at regular intervals per day has less chance of suffering from ovarian cancer than women who don’t drink Black Tea.
4. Promotes Oral Health – Black Tea contains polyphenol that reduces plaque formation and restricts the growth of Bacteria that promotes the formation of cavity and tooth decays. In fact, Tea kills the bacteria that cause cavities and create a barrier against the growth of bacterial enzymes that forms the sticky kind of material that holds plaque to our teeth.
5. Stress Relief – We are well aware of the calming and relaxing qualities of Black Tea. Studies have shown that L-Thea nine found in Black Tea helps us relax and concentrate better. Black Tea has also been shown to reduce the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in humans when consumed in moderate amount at regular intervals.

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