It is now proven, black tea has fantastic properties. Drinking three to eight cups of black tea a day can help maintain good general body health, so that its consumption alternates daily with water already in many countries around the world. In particular, its regular consumption is good for bones, heart and teeth.
The British researchers are the first to highlight the properties of black tea, identifying in the daily consumption of the beverage a reduction of problems and risks related to coronary arteries in a certain number of people examined.
Specifically, the properties contained in black tea have been shown to contribute 11% more against the occurrence of myocardial infarction.
In essence, drinking 4 cups of tea a day makes sure that the large blood vessels dilate properly, greatly improving the health of the heart.
What makes black tea a special drink
The properties of black tea are primarily related to flavonoids, substances known to be antioxidants. The fluoride present in black tea would also protect against plaque and tooth decay.
Finally, other precious properties of black tea, would be able to favor the mineral density of bones, especially in women, so its consumption in the delicate phase of menopause is very useful.
Last but not least, black tea helps to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and helps fight colds, raising immune defenses.
Black tea: caffeine and iron factor?
It is agreed that excessive caffeine ingestion during the day is not good for health. However it should be remembered that a cup of black tea contains about 40 mg of caffeine, compared to 100 mg of a cup of coffee. A consumption of 8 cups of black tea a day does not cause the disastrous and harmful diuretic effects caused by caffeine abuse, on the contrary, it increases concentration and stimulates brain reactions.
Instead, pay attention to iron absorption, as black tea slows it down. For those suffering from anemia or for vegetarians or vegans, it is recommended to consume black tea away from meals.
