Antioxidants in tea?!
Antioxidants in tea?
Do all kinds of tea have antioxidents? I have to boost my immune system a lot because I have some nasty pre-cancerous cells I need my body to get rid of.
Any help would be great. THANKS!!
Answers:
Yes but looks like white tea is higher in them.
Tea and Your Health
Tea From A to Z
Herb Tea
Throughout history, herbs have played a role in every civilization in the world. One of the most popular and enduring uses for herbs is, of course, making herb tea. Drinking herb teas was widespread in Europe long before the arrival of black tea, and some classic favorites such as chamomile, peppermint and rosehips have long been well-known standards. The variety of herb teas is as countless as the people who enjoy them. Whether hot or iced, naturally caffeine free herb teas can calm, energize, refresh and delight naturally, depending on their ingredients—including herbs, spices, flowers and leaves. To learn more, take a look at our history of herb tea and our page about making herb tea. To learn how to brew the perfect cup of herb tea, read our brewing tips.
Black Tea
Black tea, or what we commonly think of when someone mentions "tea", is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, a white-flowering evergreen bush about 3–5 feet high, native to China and India. Most people don't think of black tea as an herb, yet it is the most widely used herb in the world. Tea is also the world's second most popular beverage, topped only by water. And there are some uses for black tea that you may never have imagined. Black tea comes from the same plant as green, white and oolong teas—differences in processing determine which kind of tea the leaves become. Learn how to brew black tea by looking at our Frequently Asked Questions About Black Tea or our brewing tips.
Green Tea
Green tea has recently become popular in the United States, but it has been enjoyed in Asia for more than a thousand years, especially in Japanese tea ceremonies. The leaves used for green tea are initially the same as those that make black and oolong teas, but they are steamed right after being picked, so they stay green. Brewing green tea is a little different than brewing herb or black tea. Find out more in our brewing tips.
White Tea
In the mountains of China, white tea is harvested only from springtime’s first tender buds and top leaves that are covered with soft, silvery-white needles. Very simply and naturally dried, white tea retains the unique flavor of a freshly picked tea leaf—mellow, delicate and slightly sweet. This also preserves an even higher level of healthful antioxidants than in green tea. Because it is so delicate, white tea requires less brewing time than green or black tea. Learn how to brew the perfect cup of white tea by looking at our our brewing tips.
Wellness Tea
Herb teas have a long history of helping people stay healthy. Our Wellness Teas are similar to our delicious herb teas, but have a focus on herbs that have been shown to have specific health benefits. We've sifted through the lore and recent research in herbs to bring you a line of great-tasting teas dedicated to your wellness. To get the maximum benefit from these teas, they need to be steeped a little longer during the brewing process. Find out more in our brewing tips.