Herrlich Black Tea – Fresh 100% Natural / Selected Tea

A surprising study by German scientists has revealed that adding milk to tea stops its ability to dilate blood vessels and give antioxidant benefits, two protective factors for a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.

Benefits of Tea without Milk (Black Tea)

• Black Tea is rich with its own set of unique health benefits, which are better absorbed, if consumed undiluted with milk or sugar.
• Rich in Antioxidants: The main source of antioxidants in black tea are groups of polyphenols, which include catechins, theaflavins and thearubigins, which help to promote overall good health and wellness.
• Improves the Health of the Immune System: Polyphenols such as theaflavinsand thearubigins help to destroy free radicals and thereby boost the immunity levels.
• Enhances Heart Health: It prevents the risk of cardiovascular diseases, lowers risk of stroke and helps to lower blood pressure levels.
• Lowers Cholesterol Levels: Black Tea helps to reduce the LDL cholesterol levels from the body.
• Boosts Gut Health: The polyphenols in tea help to maintain good health of your gut, it promotes the growth of good bacteria and stunts the growth of the bad bacteria.
• Reduces Blood Sugar Levels: Black tea helps reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
• Reduces the Risk of Cancer: Antioxidants in the tea helps prevention of certain kinds of cancer especially ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and oral cancer.
• Improves Focus and Attention levels: Regular consumption of black tea helps one to concentrate better.
• Helps to Reduce Weight: Flavonoids, present in tea help to boost metabolism and favour weight loss, provided, overall diet is also held in check.
• Helps in prevention of Neurological Diseases: Consumption of tea reduces the risks of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

The Better Elixir
Although with or without milk, tea stands out as clear winner, if you want to reap its benefits to the best, black tea stands out, since addition of milk blocks certain benefits which pure black tea endows on its drinkers.
Listed are a few disadvantages of Tea with milk over Black Tea.

• Increases the risk of acidity and inflammation
• Stunts the cardiovascular benefits of black tea
• Harmful for oral health
• Could lead to dehydration and bloating
• Prevents absorption of antioxidants in tea
• Hampers absorption of certain vital nutrients in the body

Directions to use:

• Put 1 Teaspoon (3g) Tea Powder/Leaves into a teapot for every 200 ml of boiling water.
• Leave to infuse for 2-3 mins.
• Add sugar and milk to taste if desired.
• Serve and enjoy hot cup of Herrlich’s Black Tea.