Happy hormones are basically chemicals that are released in the bloodstream because of certain internal or external factors. The purpose of these hormones, as is obvious, is to balance stress hormone levels and help you feel happy.

With tea, which can be a great daily habit, you will ensure the boost of happy hormones regularly and keep your hormones balanced. Thus, encouraging your gut, mood, and sleep to always stay on the better side.

4 Types of Happy hormones and how Tea helps you boost them

• Dopamine:

Dopamine is the most popular one amongst all happy hormones and is also known as ‘the reward molecule’. It gets boosted by any pleasure/reward-seeking activity. The activity can be anything from eating ice cream to going out for a family get together. Nowadays, with social media all around, a like or a share is also enough to boost the levels of this happy hormone in our bloodstream. However, it is one of the unhealthiest ways to do so because of social media’s addicting properties.

With the lifestyles that we lead today and the health conditions that come with it, our bodies are not able to regulate dopamine levels on their own. This leads to low dopamine levels and hormonal imbalance along with it. It is important to ensure the regular release of this happy hormone in the body to keep potential stress and anxiety at bay.

Tea can help assure this in a healthy way. The caffeine in tea helps prevent hormonal imbalance by increasing dopamine receptor levels in the brain. Moreover, an amino acid called L-theanine has been researched with results suggesting that it boosts dopamine levels by increasing the activity of alpha waves in the brain. Thus, helping the body maintain proper dopamine levels.

• Endocannabinoids:

One of the not-so-famous happy hormones, Endocannabinoids are the body’s self-produced cannabis. Cannabis, as most of us would know, is already famous for its psychoactive properties which help one relax and calm incited nerves.

Research shows that the catechins in tea target and bind to cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system. Well-Known catechin, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) has proven to do a great job at supporting the endocannabinoid system in certain researches.

One popular endocannabinoid is Anandamide, which owes its name to ‘Ananda’. The Sanskrit term literally translates to ‘Bliss’ which is the reason why this happy hormone is also called ‘the bliss molecule’ by some. No wonder Teafloor’s very own bliss king, an infusion of nourishing herbs and green tea is named ‘Ananda’.

• GABA:

Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is one of those happy hormones that are produced naturally in the brain. Its role in the body is to relax and calm the nerves by reducing the activity of neurons in the central nervous system.

The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, has quite extensive amounts of an amino acid called L-theanine. Research suggests that this amino acid increases the levels of GABA by increasing the activity of alpha waves in the brain. Also, magnesium and ginseng in some teas are known to interact with GABA receptors to improve functions like lowering blood pressure, balancing of moods and inducing sleep.

While most teas are rich in L-theanine, magnesium can be found richly in black teas and herbal teas to take advantage of its benefits including the increase in happy hormones.

• Serotonin:

Serotonin is a happy hormone that is released naturally in the body and plays a role in digestion, blood clotting and balancing moods. It is also responsible for the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle and body temperature. With low levels of this hormone, one’s health will very likely face negative effects. Additionally, some social experts believe that low confidence is directly linked to low levels of serotonin. Knowing how big role confidence plays in this day and age, our happiness becomes highly dependent on this happy hormone.

Tea helps boost this extremely important happy hormone with the immense amounts of L-theanine present in it. L-theanine is an amino acid that positively affects mood, sleep, and emotion. It lowers a person’s aroused heart rate and is also known to improve mental cognition. Thus, becoming an amazing booster of serotonin and ultimately, happiness.

Although, the caffeine in tea is known to deplete serotonin over time. This is one reason why it is not recommended to have caffeinated teas. However, one can enjoy green tea or herbal tea as they contain almost no caffeine without compromising the health benefits that they have to offer.

Lastly, it is worth noting that herbs like Tulsi and Ashwagandha along with flowers such as lavender, passionflower, and chamomile are believed to improve the levels of happy hormones in our body. These can be found in teas like Tulsi green tea, Chamomile green tea, Ananda and Nidra from the wide range of teas available at Teafloor.

Upon conclusion, tea can be one of the splendid ways to prove that money can certainly buy happiness. However, not much of it is required considering the discounted rates of authentic, garden-fresh teas that we, at Teafloor, bring for you.

Lakshmi Jaisimha

I write to fulfill your appetite for thought, to get only in return your smile.

The post How Tea Boosts Happy Hormones That Turn You Into A Happy Soul appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Chamomile tea doesn’t just offer a yummy afternoon pick-me-up, it is also a bona fide miracle drink that can improve your health, treat your ailments and work as an excellent tea for weight loss.

Here’s How Chamomile Tea Works as a Tea For Weight Loss:

1. Fights Stress:

   Most of us become overeaters when we’re under a lot of pressure. Stress has a significant impact on the endocrine system, which is responsible for the regulation of hormones throughout our body. Too much stress can throw your entire hormonal balance out of whack, producing a ‘stress hormone’ known as cortisol. This can, in turn, result in a lower metabolism, which may lead to more cravings and weight gain. Not just this, but once your bodies reach a certain level of stress, it starts to believe that you may have consumed calories to deal with this stress. Here, your body’s ‘fight and flight’ system kicks in, telling you to replenish those calories. Chamomile tea acts as a de-stressing agent that wards off any effects that might affect your waistline negatively.

2. Helps You Sleep:

   Sleep is a vital factor during the weight loss process and even when trying to maintain your body weight. When you fail to get enough sleep, your brain looks for alternatives to stay awake and functioning. This leads to you choosing that extra slice of cake or that extra cup of latte every time you fail to complete your sleep cycle. Chamomile tea induces a sound sleep, which helps the body and mind rest. During sleep, your body produces a chemical nerve known as Serotonin. Serotonin is known for suppressing appetite and curbing unhealthy food cravings. Getting the right amount of sleep means the production of high serotonin, which means less untimely hunger pangs.

3. Stimulates Gastric Juices:

   The chemical digestion of proteins happens due to acidic digestive fluids that are secreted by the gastric glands, called gastric juices. Since these juices help to break down the food that you consume, they are essential for your weight loss as well. The lack of gastric juice production is why people find weight loss to be such a backbreaking task. When someone lacks gastric juices, they’re likely to suffer from a slow metabolism, blood sugar regulation issues, extreme cravings, low energy and sleep problems, and a variety of other issues. However, chamomile tea helps in stimulating gastric juices, which in turn help with proper digestion of food and promote weight loss.

4. Curbs Your Appetite:

   Everyone is well aware of how poor food cravings can lead to unnecessary weight gain. Not just this, cravings can often lead to overeating during a meal. Unlike chemically processed appetite suppressant pills, chamomile is a natural appetite suppressant. They work by tricking your brain into believing that you’re not hungry and that your stomach is full. Chamomile tea increases the levels of serotonin, which regulates your mood, appetite, and sleep patterns. If your brain believes you’re full then you won’t feel hungry. Therefore, a cup of chamomile tea before your meal is always a great idea. It fills you up, keeping your overall tendency to eat more under control.

   

5. Detoxes Your Body:

   Chamomile tea is rich in antioxidants which help get rid of free radicals that our body produces. Toxic waste, along with toxic fluids and excess water is expelled from the body with the help of antioxidants. This is crucial not only for losing weight but also helpful in reducing abdominal bloating. Chamomile as a tea for weight loss can turn out to be quite capable as it primarily facilitate proper digestion in the body, and an excellent digestive system is a key to healthy weight loss.

If you’re looking to lose weight, get fit or just become healthier, this potent drink should be a part of your daily routine. It can help you achieve an ideal weight because it’s rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A. Chamomile tea isn’t some magical weight loss beverage, but it can serve as an aid in a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle while helping you achieve an ideal weight.

Abhishek Dixit

The post Why is Chamomile Tea the Best Tea for Weight Loss appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

For the prevention of hypertension dietary patterns should include reduced sodium or salt intake, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing intake of potassium rich foods and adopting lifestyle changes leading to reduced overall stress. A dietary pattern which emphasizes more on the consumption of fruits and vegetables, low fat foods, reduced consumption of saturated fats and weight control. The diet should also promote improving intake of certain micronutrients such as potassium, zinc, fibre and antioxidants that would reduce the oxidative stress caused by fat intake.

Effects of Green Tea

Many studies have shown the positive effect of green tea (Camelia sinesis) consumption, on the reduction in the blood pressure. Tea is the one of the most consumed beverages. In the recent past the overall consumption of green tea has also seen a spurt. The bioactive components of green tea are the phenols and the catechins which possess antioxidant and vasodilator properties (relax arteries). These compounds also promote renal excretion of salt and water. Green tea compounds also inhibit absorption of fats from the intestine and facilitate conversion of cholesterol into bile. Green tea catechins also modify appetite and downregulate enzymes involved in fat metabolism, thus effecting weight loss.

Many randomized clinical trials have reported significant changes in systolic blood pressure, between green tea drinkers and non-green tea drinkers. Epidemiological studies have shown that green tea has cardioprotective effects and evidence synthesis has shown that green tea consumption is associated with blood vessel relaxation, which offers endothelial protection and allow blood to flow freely.

A daily consumption of approximately 200 mg of epigaloecatechin-3-gallate (the most abundant catechin and the most bioactive compound of green tea extract), has been observed to exert maximum benefit. This equates to a consupmtion of about 5-6 cups of green tea per day and maximum benefits are seen after about 12 weeks of continuous consumption.

Ankit Tiwari

I’m a Blogger, always ready to explore new things. Starting from Technology to Seo, webiners etc. Driving more and more traffic to our website is my passion.

The post Does Drinking Green Tea has a positive effect on Blood Pressure Reduction? appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Winter is the time for warmth, for comfort, for good food, for the touch of a friendly hand, and for a talk beside fire. It inspires both joy and blues. While some cannot wait for the cooler weather and the holiday season, others dislike the frigid temperatures and the ailments that follow the cold air. According to a research, a quarter of our DNA changes with the changing weather. During the winter months our bodies pump up the levels of many genes linked with inflammation, triggering symptoms like swelling and uneasiness that our bodies use to protect us from cold and flu. In summer, on the other hand, a different set of genes get highly expressed, including some that help regulate our blood sugar potentially and help us burn off excess fat.

This is because some germs prosper in colder weathers. In fact, the Influenza virus (Flu) and Rhinovirus (common cold) spread easily in winters, for they thrive in low humidity, cold environments. The chilly weather makes it harder for the hairs and mucus in our noses to protect us against germs. Not just this, but our bodies barely produce any melatonin due to shorter sunlight hours. Plus, the frost brings about ache and pain in joints and old injuries. The stress of the festive season is just the tip of the iceberg. We overdo celebrations which tire our bodies, all the while staying huddled indoors. This only makes it easier for germs to transfer from one person to another, thus bringing about sickness. All of this can slow our immune system and make the holiday season barely bearable.

However, like there are remedies for everything, there is a natural remedy for the winter daze as well. And that is tea. The benefits of tea are many and winters only invite us to try a warm cup every day. It is a way to naturally cleanse our bodies of toxins and provide aid for our ailments.

Benefits of Tea for Winter Ailments

• Helps With Depression: Winter can bring about a dip in your moods and a gust of Seasonal Affective Disorders. Mellow moods can be pacified with the help of tea. Depression is often a combination of biochemical imbalance, unresolved emotional issues, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalance. The amino acid L-Theanine found in tea helps promote hormones like dopamine and serotonin that fight these problems.
• Boosts Metabolism:  A daily cup or two of tea can inflate our metabolic rate and promote fat oxidation in our body. Green tea, especially, has thermogenic properties. Thermogenesis is the process of burning calories while digesting and absorbing food as it’s being eaten. This in turn aids in weight loss. It becomes even more difficult to lose weight during winters as our bodies sweat very less. Green tea has closer to zero calories and improves our body’s energy burning efficiency. It is a natural diuretic, which makes it the ideal treatment for combating fluid retention problems and overall tissue inflammation. According to studies, drinking green tea regularly can reduce body fat by up to 19 percent.
• Gives Your Immunity an Extra Boost: Winters mean a lethargic immunity system. Our bodies are quick in picking up on germs. However, tea is useful for soothing sore throats, stopping sniffles and boosting our immunity system. Problems like chest congestion, fevers and common cold reduce if we consume at least 2-3 cups of tea every day. While being calming and delicious, it protects our body from potential sickness, viruses, or infections. When the weather gets colder, pouring yourself a delicious cup of tea will make your immune system thank you!
• Helps Soothe Winter Aches and Pains: One of the lesser known benefits of tea include its ability to ease winter aches. While pains and body aches can happen any time of the year, the symptoms become even more prominent in the cold and wet season. The warmth produced by tea along with its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce joint pains and gout.
• Gets Rid of the Winter Laziness: Since our bodies absorb less sunlight, we feel more sleepy and lethargic during winters. To get rid of this tiredness, we need an additional push in our diets to keep us running on our feet. The stimulants present in tea, like caffeine, L-theanine, theobromine and theophylline, energise your body. These energisers work as vasodilators (exercising of the heart) and elevate the mood of the consumer. Tea excites our brain and the central nervous system.  The ‘caffeine high’ attained by coffee consumption also gives us a sudden ‘caffeine crash’ which depletes all of our energy. Tea, on the other hand, allows slower absorption of caffeine, so the energy release is stable and more manageable, making it a better energy stimulant than coffee.
• Prevents Teeth Sensitivity: Tooth sensitivity occurs when the protective layers of teeth are worn out and a bony tissue called dentin is exposed. Exposed dentin allows hot and cold liquids and foods to come in close contact with the nerve endings in the teeth, which cause pain. If left exposed for long, dentin also becomes vulnerable to cavity formation. Out of all teas, green tea contains Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which not only prevents tooth erosion but also prevents plaque formation. Not just this, but its anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the gums. Green tea also acts as a natural mouth freshener.

Best Tea for Winter

The sweeping benefits of tea are many, and it only becomes a blessing in the cold season. Here are some important teas that should become a part of your life, especially during winter:

1. Chamomile Tea: The queen of herbal teas, chamomile has the ability to relax your mind, get rid of inflammation from bug bites and reduce dark circles. The relaxants present in this tea helps ease winter time anxiety.
2. Ginger Tea: A naturally energising blend, ginger tea stimulates blood circulation, speeds up digestion and enhances immunity. The stronger taste of this tea cures sore throat and helps subside cough and chest congestion.
3. Peppermint Tea: This minty concoction may seem like an odd choice for a winter tea, but it actually helps cure nausea and upset stomach. The acidity caused by over-eating during holiday season can be countered with the help of this tea.
4. Mulethi/ Licorice Root Tea: A centuries old ayurvedic herb, mulethi can counter many problems all at once. However, its top benefit includes easing congestion and cough. A cup of Mulethi tea can warm you up and relieve you of a scratchy throat.
5. Rose, Passion Flower & Ashwagandha Tea: Winter coldness can bring about uneasiness and raise the blood pressure of some. A blend of rose, passion flower and ashwagandha can help relieve the holiday stress and stabilise your blood pressure.
6. Stinging Nettle Tea: Stinging nettle has been used by people for centuries to cure a variety of problems like arthritis, reproductive system ailments and seasonal allergies. If you suffer from constant allergic reactions in winters, then Stinging Nettle tea is the natural answer for your problems.
7. Fennel, Orange Rind & Lemon Peel Tea: This tea helps ease the after celebration ‘food coma’. It removes toxins from the body, while boosting the digestive system. A cup of this after a few hours of eating helps ease any kind of digestive anxiety in your body.
8. Lavender Tea:The best natural remedy for a festive hangover is Lavender tea. An aromatic blend that counters anxiety due to intoxication, it boosts mood and emotional health. Also, it has sedative effect on the body, relieving from headaches and pain, while providing a sound sleep.

Whether you’re looking for a warm cup of spice or a calming tea, there are unlimited choices to go for. The abundant benefits of tea give us a better option than running back and forth between the doctor’s clinic and the pharmacy. Tea for winter is a wonderful choice as it will not only warm up your bodies, but also exhilarate your minds.

Abhishek Dixit

The post Changing Seasons And Super Drinks: Benefits Of Tea For Winter Woes appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, which includes blackheads, whiteheads, nodules, cystic acne, spots, pimples etc. Adult acne erupts on the most inconvenient areas, like the face, back, neck, chest and upper arms. While puberty acne are a part of growing up, adult acne develop due to other reasons like pollution, stress, hormonal imbalance, excessive consumption of oily or sweet foods etc. Fungal infections, on the other hand, are mischievous corruptions where we end up inhaling tiny fungi spores or they land on the skin without our realisation. They propagate and show up in the form of swelling and inflammation like athlete’s foot, yeast infection, acne or a skin rash. Acne and fungal infections can not only be embarrassing but disconcerting situations for people and their self-esteems.

Nevertheless, there is always a solution for every problem. While both of these can be treated with the help of topical medication, a natural solution is always beneficial for the user. Plus, when it comes to healthcare, green tea has an exemplary resume. Green tea for acne and fungal infection treatment is a rather convenient solution for it has bountiful benefits that improve our overall health.

Advantages Of Green Tea For Acne And Fungal Infections

• Green tea is rich in catechins, which are antimicrobial in nature and help destroy acne causing bacteria and fungi spores.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness, swelling and inflammation caused by acne and fungal infections.
• Green tea is helpful in treating hormonal imbalance, which is one of the major causes of adult acne.
• It suppresses the production of DHT or Dihydrotestosterone, which aggravates the sebaceous glands and causes acne.
• The antioxidants present in green tea neutralise free radicals, therefore protecting skin cells against fungal infections, acne inflammation and early aging.
• These antioxidants also help heal acne scars and marks.
• When used externally, green tea works as a pore tightening toner, which unclogs pores and gets rid of excessive oil in the skin.
• The polyphenols and catechins present in green tea ease infected swelling, thereby helping reduce the effect of fungal infections.

Methods of using green tea for acne and fungal infections

Green tea can be used not just as a drink but in various other forms to heal and repair our skin and fight against acne and infections:

• Green Tea as a Beverage: Popularly consumed as a liquid refreshment, green tea is packed with antioxidants that reduce inflammation. It cleanses the body from within, therefore getting rid of any toxin buildup that may aggravate acne. For rosacea sufferers who have sun sensitivity, green tea decreases the skin’s reactivity to UV light. It is always a good option to drink about 1-2 cups of green tea every day, as one cup delivers about 150 gms of antioxidants. The best green teas to drink for acne and fungal infection are Chamomile, Stinging Nettle and Peppermint.
• Green Tea as a Toner: Brewed and cooled green tea can be used as a toner for your skin. After washing your face, apply brewed green tea over your affected areas with the help of cotton and let it stay for about 15-20 minutes. Once your skin absorbs the required amount, wipe your face with a damp cloth or tissue. The green tea will not only tighten your pores, but it will unclog them and remove any excess dirt or pollution buildup that may inflame your acne. Mixed with ingredients like apple cider vinegar or lemon, green tea toners can work miracles in refining pores and soothing acne.
• Green Tea as DIY Masks: Using green tea topically will give quicker results than consuming it. So, instead of throwing out your freshly brewed leaves, mix them with a bit of honey, turmeric or chickpea flour and make your own face mask. DIY masks are not only a fun activity, but also very effective if mixed with the right kind of ingredients for your skin concern and type. Plus, by using your tea in a homemade mask, you will be optimissing your green tea to the fullest. The best combination, however, of green tea for acne or infected skin is tea leaves blended with raw honey.

Ingredients That Add Value To Green Tea For Acne And Fungal Infections

1. Raw Honey:  Honey is one of the best ingredients to mix in your green tea for both drinking and external use. It is antibacterial in nature which helps kill unwanted bacteria. It acts as a humectant and helps retain moisture in the skin without making it oily.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar balances the pH level of our skin and also helps kill bacteria and fungi spores. When mixed with green tea for drinking, it adds to detoxifying the body. Whereas, when added to green tea for external use, it helps remove excess dirt, dead skin cells and remnants of makeup.
3. Aloe Vera: Though aloe vera is rarely consumed with tea as a beverage, it is very effective in external usage of green tea. It’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory nature not only kills unwanted bacteria and spores but also soothes swelling and redness. Aloe vera also increases the skin’s elasticity and makes it smooth and soft.
4. Lemon: Lemons are natural astringents with antibacterial properties.  They control oil production in skin, unclog pores and aid in fighting against acne causing bacteria. They can even soothe fungal infections by destroying spores. Lemons are known for their mild bleaching properties, which can lighten up acne spots and scars. Not just that, they are rich in vitamin C that detoxifiy the body from within, giving skin a natural healthy glow.

Like any other natural remedy, green tea also takes its own time to cure your ailments. However, it is always a better option to use green tea for acne and fungal infections, as it is an organic solution. Adult acne and fungal infection, if left untreated, can cause further problems to your body. And by consuming green tea, you not only provide your skin with a healthier glow, but also remediate the condition of your entire body from inside out.

Abhishek Dixit

The post Green Tea For Acne And Fungal Infections: How Is It Helpful? appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

The history of green tea goes way back to the 7^th Century, when green tea was the staple for Japanese monks, as it imbued them with energy and mental focus that enhanced their meditation. Green tea has anti-inflammatory and detoxing properties, it is also rich in Vitamin E, C and B2, all of these properties make it beneficial for skin health.

Green Tea contains powerful anti-oxidant called EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), which helps to fight against the damage done to the DNA by ultraviolet (UV) rays to prevent skin cancers. Drinking a minimum of 2 cups of green tea daily can help to protect skin from sun damage.

Power of Anti-Inflammatory Green Tea:

Green tea also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce redness, swelling and irritation. Polyphenols in green tea damage the bacterial membranes and fight against infection. Green tea apart from being used a s a drink can also be used as a face mask which is highly hydrating and helps to fight against acne or any skin infection.

The antioxidants in green tea are excellent for fighting premature aging, caused by free radical damage. Green Tea also has the vitamins essential for smooth and healthy skin, namely, vitamin E, C and B2. Whereas, vitamin B2 is essential for collagen formation, which increases the elasticity of the skin, vitamin E and C help promote cell regeneration and protection from free radical damage. These vitamins also hydrate and nourish the skin.

Tannins and caffeine in the green tea help to shrink the pores and reduce the production of too much of oil, thus reducing the oiliness of the skin. These also help to reduce the puffiness around the eyes and help reduce dark circles.

Beauty Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea benefits not only come from drinking green tea, but it can also be used for applying to skin in the form of face wash, face mask, etc.

Mixing green tea with other plant extracts and making a decoction both for drinking and local application has been proven to be beneficial for skin health. Plants extracts that can be used are lemon with its rind, rosemary, lavender, indian lilac, hibiscus, etc.

So, to conclude, for skin health, green tea has numerous capabilities. Drinking green tea can delay aging, protect the skin from damage by the UV rays of sun and improve skin tone.

Ankit Tiwari

I’m a Blogger, always ready to explore new things. Starting from Technology to Seo, webiners etc. Driving more and more traffic to our website is my passion.

The post Green Tea for Healthy Skin appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Benefits of Green Tea

There are many benefits of green tea, the beverage is known for its weight loss properties and happens to be extremely healthy. In order to make the most of its properties, be sure to buy the best green tea from the market. This will make sure that you imbibe all its properties and lead a healthy lifestyle. The brew has slowly become a global sensation all thanks to its antioxidant properties. The benefits of green tea have been studied within the past two years and the brew has become a favorite of health enthusiasts and doctors. It helps in lowering high blood pressure as well as high blood sugar, apart from that it helps in tackling obesity and more than anything else, it aids in fighting cancer by preventing oxidative stress. The best green tea will also help ins strengthening the immune system.

Black Tea benefits

Did you know that more than 80% of the tea grown in the world is black tea. While the green tea benefits may be doing the rounds in the past few years, black tea happens to be the original health beverage replete with caffeine, anti-oxidants and trace minerals. Try to consume the black brew without additives like milk and sugar as they cut down on the antioxidant properties of the brew and add to the calories. Be sure to buy good quality loose leaf black tea produced using the orthodox method to make the most of its properties.

Oolong Tea Benefits

Oolong tea is a very popular beverage in oriental countries like China and Taiwan. Its weight loss properties are famous across the globe. The Taiwanese women have embraced the oolong brew in their everyday diet as it helps in slendering their waistline. Over the years, oolong tea was not talked about all that much, but thankfully it is now receiving the spotlight as it deserves. Same as the best green tea, oolong tea also helps in losing weight. Apart from that, it improves metabolism and aids in digestion as well. It can be a tough task to fetch oolong tea, but Teafloor stocks up on authentic, good quality ones.

Health Benefits of White Tea

The leaves are plucked when they are in the budding stages and then they are withered in the sun. White tea happens to be the least processed tea on this whole list. It is able to preserve the sanctity of all the antioxidants within it. It has very little caffeine and can be consumed even at night. The brew has cancer-fighting benefits and strengthens the heart at the same time. Many studies have proved that white tea is excellent for diabetics as well. Plus, it aids in lowering LDL cholesterol.

Tea is a very important part of our daily diet. So now that you know which one to include and which one to let go, then take your pick and start your journey towards a healthy life right away.

Ankit Tiwari

I’m a Blogger, always ready to explore new things. Starting from Technology to Seo, webiners etc. Driving more and more traffic to our website is my passion.

The post Which is the Best Tea to Drink in Terms of Health Benefits? appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Here are a few common benefits that the two have to offer:

Protect Your Heart:

Green and Black tea both are considered rich in a group of protective antioxidants called polyphenols. Specifically, both of them contain flavonoids, a subgroup of polyphenols. However, the difference lies in the type as well as the amount of flavonoids. The flavonoids in both green and black tea help to protect your heart. A study found that drinking green and black tea can lower your blood pressure as well. It is believed that people who drink 1–3 cups per day have a 19% and 36% reduced risk of heart attack and stroke respectively. Also, drinking three cups of black tea per day could reduce the risk of heart disease to a great extent.

Boost Your Brain Function:

Green and black tea both contain caffeine, only the amount of caffeine that they contain, may differ. The amount of caffeine in green tea is less as compared to black tea, which is 35 mg per cup, compared to 39- 109 mg for the same serving.

Caffeine not only stimulates your nervous system by blocking the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine but also aids the release of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. Thus, caffeine can boost alertness and freshen up your mood instantly.

Green and black teas also contain the amino acid L-theanine, which is not present in coffee. Thus, these teas can be a very good replacement to coffee. There is slightly more L-theanine in green tea than black tea, though the amounts can vary considerably.

Other than this, depending upon the flavonoids and antioxidants present in them, there are some individual benefits of these two.

Presence of EGCG in Black Tea:

Green tea is an excellent source of the potent antioxidant epigallocatechin-3-gallate which is considered the most powerful of all the anti-oxidants present in it and is responsible for many of green tea’s health benefits. Some of them are – protecting the body from Cancer cells, Alzheimer’s disease. Other than this, it will also help to protect your liver and keep your body and mind calm.

Beneficial Theaflavins in Black Tea

Theaflavins are a group of polyphenols that are unique to black tea, formed during the fermentation process. 3–6% of all polyphenols in black tea are a result of these theaflavins. Theaflavins too offer many health benefits. These polyphenols protect fat cells from damage by free radicals to support your body’s natural antioxidant production.

A study also shows that theaflavins present in black tea can lower the risk of plaque formation in blood vessels by reducing inflammation and increasing the availability of nitric oxide, which helps your blood vessels dilate. In addition, theaflavins significantly reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. In fact, theaflavins in black tea may have the same antioxidant capacity as polyphenols in green tea which would again give rise to some common health benefits.

Another small difference between the two is that black tea is fermented whereas green tea is not. When Black Tea is made, the leaves are first rolled and then exposed to air to trigger the fermentation process. This reaction causes the leaves to turn dark brown and allows the flavours to intensify. On the other hand, green tea is pan-fried to prevent fermentation and thus, is much lighter in colour than black tea.

Which One Should You Choose?

As discussed above, both green tea and black tea contain powerful compounds that offer a number of health benefits. From keeping your immune system healthy to promoting heart health and weight loss, they have quite a lot of benefits to offer. If you need a solution to any of these problems, then good news is that you can choose the one that suits your taste the best.

The best thing about drinking tea is that, there are no side effects so you can surely experiment with their taste by mixing them with either spices, honey or milk and make the best cup for yourself.

Ankit Tiwari

I’m a Blogger, always ready to explore new things. Starting from Technology to Seo, webiners etc. Driving more and more traffic to our website is my passion.

The post Why Green Tea Lovers also Share Love for Black Tea appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Most people who have green tea on the daily have excellent skin, great hair, and a balanced body weight. They also flaunt a strong immune system, as the antioxidant present in green tea helps in warding off various diseases. However, the question remains, how much green tea is too much green tea? The fact of the matter is that green tea, like every other thing in the world should be consumed in moderation, an excess of anything is bad for human health and this brew is no different.

Many studies have come to the conclusion that around 3 cups of green tea a day, is the ideal amount. Anything exceeding this can cause a bit of a disruption in your system. The University of Maryland conducted a research wherein they concluded that 240 to 320 milligrams of polyphenols a day is the perfect mount. This too accounts for about 2 to 3 cups of green tea in a day.

An Excessive Amount of Green Tea in a Day Can Cause:

• A headache
• Irregular heartbeat
• Heartburn
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Sleeplessness
• Confusion

Benefits of Green Tea

• Having more than 5 cups of green tea in a day can cause the aforementioned problems, so it is best to stick to 2 to 3 cups of this brew on the daily. Loaded with nutrients, vitamins and trace minerals, green tea contains polyphenols, catechins, and flavonoids, as well, which help in strengthening the immunity.
• It helps in protecting against breast and prostate cancer and reduces your chances of developing type 2 Diabetes.
• Green tea is often related to weight loss. The brew has the ability to boost metabolism in the body, whilst, accelerating the natural fat burning process within the body, which is known as lipolysis.
• It contains caffeine, which can really help you to push harder during a workout. If you have a cup of green tea around 15 minutes prior to workout, you will feel a lot more energetic when you hit the gym.
• A few studies have suggested that green tea alone can help in burning an additional 75 to 100 calories per day.

Green Tea Weight Loss

If you are consuming this brew for weight loss purposes, then it will better if you have it without any sugar or sugar supplements, to make sure that the tea remains to be a zero calorie beverage. This will make sure that the green tea contributes to a significant amount of weight loss over a long period of time. Apart from that, this brew is known for strengthening the heart by reducing cholesterol levels. It aids in removing the plaque from the arteries of the heart, helping it to pump blood faster. This, in turn, normalizes blood pressure levels and allows the heart to function much better.

Green tea is widely available in the market, but not all of them are of the best quality. You can only achieve the aforementioned health benefits of green tea by purchasing the brew from a reputable and trusted tea seller like Teafloor. Try and avoid buying tea bags as the brew may be adulterated and instead opt for loose leaf tea.

Mukul Singhal

The post How Much Green Tea Should I Drink? appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.

Tea, the dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis, is the most popular beverage, consumed by over two-thirds of the world’s population. Different types of teas available in the market are black (fermented), green (non-fermented) and oolong (semi-fermented). These are classified based on the levels of oxidation that the leaves have undergone.

Drinking tea has been considered a health promoting habit since centuries and modern scientific research is providing the basis for this belief. Each new study, is adding to the list of ever increasing health benefits of tea and these are  all published in scientific literature.

Tea plant has been cultivated for thousands of years and its leaves used for medicinal purposes since long, apart from being used as a refreshing beverage in every season. It can be served as hot or as iced tea, but its benefits go beyond refreshment.

As said earlier, there is plenty of research that shows that drinking tea has many health benefits and can actually improve your health. Also, drinking a cup or two of tea isn’t harmful and fits well in a healthy lifestyle.

What Is It In Your Refreshing Cup of Tea, Which Makes It Healthful?

Tea contains certain chemical substances, such as polyphenols, catechins and epicatechins, which are linked to the health benefits of tea. These chemicals have strongly been tied to improved health and have been shown to improve heart health, brain health, bone health, oral health and also have anti-carcinogenic effect.  Recent researches on consumption of tea have shown that tea drinkers are less likely to develop diabetes, have more regulated sugar levels and better weight management, as compared to non tea drinkers. Tea has also been shown to reduce stress and fatigue and improve memory. In addition, it has been proven to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.

Is Green Tea Better?

Green teas are the least processed and tend to have a higher content of polyphenols. Polyphenols are a group of chemicals having antioxidant property, which means they act as scavengers of free radicals, reducing their damaging effects on the various organ systems of the body. Green Tea polyphenols have a protective effect on heart, have anti-carcinogenic and anti-anxiolytic properties, which means it helps in reducing stress and also helps one to think better.

Green tea contains an amino acid L-theanine, which helps to release an inhibitory neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which brings a relaxed but alert state of mind. This makes green tea act as a mood lifter.

Green tea has many polyphenols such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), gallic acid, epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin 3-gallate (ECG) and epicatechin (EC). Green tea is the richest in EGCG which is considered the most potent antioxidant and is responsible for many of green tea’s health benefits.

Which One Should you Choose: Green or Black?

Both green and black tea have similar benefits as they have similar types of chemicals which differ in the amount found in each type.

Both have beneficial effects on the blood vessels and both have anti-oxidative properties, which are more enhanced in green tea, due to its lesser processing.

Although, both contain caffeine, black tea usually has more, making green tea a better choice for people who are more sensitive to stimulants. The amino acid L-theanine in green tea makes it a stress buster, giving a calming effect while also counteracting the effect of caffeine.

Enjoy your morning cup of green tea with no stress added! 

Ankit Tiwari

I’m a Blogger, always ready to explore new things. Starting from Technology to Seo, webiners etc. Driving more and more traffic to our website is my passion.

The post Make Good Health Your Cup of Tea, With A Cup of Tea appeared first on Teafloor Blog : All About Tea | Health Benefits of Tea.