Chinese Black Tea Benefits

Chinese black tea is often confused with red tea because black tea in America is something completely different. Chinese black tea can also be called fermented tea or more commonly known as dark tea. 

One of the most distinct things you’ll notice about Chinese black tea is just how strong the taste is. It has a very unique flavor and tastes a lot stronger than the average white tea and the green tea.

 

Nutritional Value of Black Tea

 

Like other types of tea, black tea contains:

 

Caffeine

Amino acids

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Potassium

Major minerals and trace minerals

Manganese

Fluoride

Polyphenols

 

Additionally, black tea is low in sodium and calories (if you don’t add a sweetener!). lus, black tea has a bold flavor, making it a good substitute for those accustomed to soft drinks other unhealthy beverages (which also tend to have bold flavors).

 

Black Tea Benefits

 

Widely recognized as a mental stimulant, black tea is also recognized for its other potential health benefits, primarily because of its caffeine and antioxidant content. Black tea also contains enough fluoride to possibly help prevent dental carries, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Black tea can help prevent orthostatic hypertension — dizziness caused by standing too quickly — and is possibly effective for reducing the risk of heart attacks, atherosclerosis, kidney stones, Parkinson’s disease and ovarian cancer. Research for other types of cancer in animals suggests that black tea may have an effect in reducing the risk of certain cancers, such as prostate and lung cancer, but studies in humans have yielded mixed results. More research is needed for other supposed benefits, including those for osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, high blood pressure and stomach disorders.