HOT TEA: A GOOD HABIT TO ADOPT!

Nobody is a stranger to the concept of teas in today’s world of supreme awareness. We use them as cold or hot teas.

Some people say it’s better to use hot teas in whatever form than having cold ones. But there is no clinical evidence to support such a claim.

Before going deep into hot teas, let’s take a quick look at the concept of tea itself. It will make it clear to you whether you wish to adopt HOT TEA AS A REGULAR HABIT.

WHAT ARE HOT TEAS?

Adding boiling water to fresh leaves or to processed leaves of a famous plant called Camellia Sinensis makes a drink we know as HOT TEA.

Did you know that after water, tea is the second most used drink?

HOT TEAS can be of great variety. It’s not just a single type but multiple, depending on the production process and inherent nutrients.

TYPES OF HOT TEA

“Why should you get to know each and every type of HOT TEA?”

SIMPLY PUT, each form of Hot tea has specific benefits to impart. Those special features make every hot tea unique in its place.

When you think of HOT TEAS, generally, 3 types come to mind that is much commonly used. Black, Green, and Herbal.

Though in reality, there are many more:

Black TEA
Green TEA
White TEA
Oolong TEA
Herbal TEA
Yellow TEA
Pu-erh TEA

WHY ADOPT HOT TEA AS A GOOD HABIT?

HOT TEA has been famous throughout human history, with evidence of its use as early as 2 BC.

Eastern cultures started its use, and the western world picked HOT TEA due to its calming nature. Some facts you might not know about the advantages of drinking any type of HOT TEA.

i) ANTI-OXIDIZING AGENTS

Green, black, white, oolong, and Pu-erh teas are considered the real deal in HOT TEAS as they are all derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, also called TEA TREE.

These contain unique antioxidants called flavonoids that help your body work efficiently by protecting it against everyday toxins and stressors.

ii) CAFFEINE

BLACK TEA provides the maximum CAFFEINE. So, if you wish for an extra boost, have 2 or 3 cups of black hot tea as it heightens mental awareness.

iii) DISEASE REDUCTION

The popular belief is that HOT TEAS lower the chances of diseases.

Especially GREEN TEA is full of Polyphenols. These Polyphenols include flavonoids, EGCG, and other catechins.

WHITE TEA is thought to possess excellent inherent anticancer properties. These may reduce harmful Cholesterol thus, helping you in avoiding heart disease and clogged arteries.

iv) CALMING EFFECT

A HOT TEA freshens your mind with its warmth, light texture, added flavors, and particularly its aroma.

Many types of HERBAL TEAS OR HERBAL INFUSIONS are much commonly famous for their calming effect.

For instance;

Chamomile tea
Peppermint tea
Jasmine tea
Earl Grey etc.

v) WEIGHT LOSS

HOT TEA of any type and weight loss are directly linked from the beginning due to its fat-burning effect.

BLACK TEA is famous for burning fat due to its caffeine content and high amount of antioxidants without milk and sugar added to it.

GREEN TEA is making waves for reducing waist size and overall BODY MASS INDEX (BMI).

WHITE TEA, the least processed tea, has the highest oxidants available for supporting weight loss.

Other teas also help in reducing weight.

vi) CHANGE OF FLAVOR/TASTE

You might have noticed many people drink HOT TEA just because they like its flavor or aroma.

It’s not connected to feeling hungry. Instead, to give yourself a change of flavor or taste in your hectic day, you select from a variety of HOT TEAS available.

Some are blended to provide premium taste.

On a side note, a study shows that the human tongue and mind can savor HOT TEAS BETTER compared to COLD TEAS.

PARTING THOUGHTS

You understand now why HOT TEAS are such a good habit to adopt. At Koffee-express, you get excellent quality HOT TEAS of a wide variety AND ALSO ICED TEA FOR BREWING.

The HOT TEAS are available as TEA BAGS and also in lose form, namely: