{"id":50100,"date":"2016-06-07T07:15:24","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T11:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=50100"},"modified":"2021-11-18T10:08:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T15:08:24","slug":"best-teas-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/best-teas-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Teas That Are Seriously Good for Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s the most widely consumed beverage<\/a> in the world next to water, and its health properties may have a lot to do with that. We\u2019re talking about tea, the all-natural elixir that can pack some impressive health benefits \u2014 from better sleep to cancer prevention \u2014 into those tiny saucer cups.<\/p>\n

Choosing Your Brew <\/strong><\/p>\n

What constitutes real tea isn\u2019t all black and white (and green), though. According to the textbook definition, real teas are derived exclusively from the Camellia sinensis<\/em> plant<\/a>, which is native to China and India. The only teas that fall into this category are green, black, white, oolong and pu-erh tea. Other so-called \u201cteas\u201d are derived from different plants.<\/p>\n

This means that favorites like peppermint and chamomile are actually imposters masquerading as tea. But regardless of their dictionary definition, herbal teas boast some indisputable health benefits, too.<\/p>\n

Whether you go herbal or with the real deal, here are seven types of tea that top our best-of list. And when temps soar, remember you can go iced as well.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>From Maca to Reishi What You Need to Know About Adaptogens<\/a><\/p>\n

The 7 Best Teas for Your Health <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Real Teas<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Green Tea
\n<\/strong>Green tea has a reputation for being a <\/span>superfood<\/a>, and the title is well deserved. According to McKel Hill, RD and creator of Nutrition Stripped, consuming green tea might help improve <\/span>exercise endurance<\/a>. One <\/span>study<\/a> (which was conducted on mice) theorized that it\u2019s the catechins in green tea\u2019s polyphenols that help boost stamina during a workout. And because green tea may also <\/span>improve bone mineral density and strength<\/a>, drinkers of the brew can worry less about breaking a bone during an exercise session gone awry.But that\u2019s not all that green tea can do for your health. Regular green tea consumption may help protect against serious illnesses such as <\/span>heart disease<\/a> and a variety of cancers, including cancer of the <\/span>prostate<\/a>, <\/span>liver<\/a>, <\/span>lung<\/a> and <\/span>mouth<\/a>. The polyphenols in green tea have also been linked to anti-aging and mental health benefits. According to Hill, green tea can improve <\/span>brain health<\/a> and function. This might explain why the green stuff has been shown to <\/span>reduce anxiety<\/a>, <\/span>improve focus<\/a> and <\/span>promote relaxation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Are Teatoxes the New Juice Cleanses?<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Black Tea
\n<\/strong>Although green tea is in the health spotlight more than black tea, it is also packed with powerful flavonoids that may help reduce your risk of <\/span>heart disease<\/a>, <\/span>stroke<\/a> and <\/span>cancer<\/a>. Black tea also provides a natural source of energy via caffeine, says Hill, and it\u2019s been shown to <\/span>improve concentration<\/a>. Translation: Brew this cup when it\u2019s time to cut through <\/span>brain fog<\/a> or get a temporary productivity boost. The best part? Even though it acts as a stimulant, black tea has also been shown to reduce stress. So the brew may provide a pick-me-up without the jitteriness that some people experience from <\/span>coffee<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. White Tea
\n<\/strong>You might have seen different variations of white tea at the grocery store, like orange blossom, pomegranate white, cucumber mint, to name a few flavors. White tea derives from immature tea leaves that are picked before the buds have fully bloomed. It gets its name from the silver fuzz that covers the buds and turns white as it dries. Although white tea doesn\u2019t get as much attention as green and black tea, the drink is exceptionally high in antioxidants that can help <\/span>prevent a slew of diseases<\/a> and provide anti-aging benefits, says Hill. Like its green and black cousins, white tea has also been shown to protect against cancer. Surprisingly, white tea is high in caffeine with 30-55 mg per one eight-ounce cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 All-Natural Sources of Healthy Probiotics<\/a><\/p>\n

Herbal Teas<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Chamomile Tea
\n<\/strong>Chamomile is well known for its restful properties. It\u2019s been shown to <\/span>effectively combat insomnia<\/a> and promote high-quality sleep. But the herb\u2019s benefits extend beyond <\/span>relaxation<\/a>. Preliminary research suggests that chamomile may assist with <\/span>reducing the symptoms<\/a> of a number of serious ailments, including diabetes, hyperglycemia and <\/span>muscle spasms<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Dandelion Root Tea
\n<\/strong>Dandelion tea has a similar taste and texture as coffee and has been used as a caffeine-free brew. Tea made from dandelion roots boasts an impressive array of health benefits. For one thing, consuming dandelion root tea on a regular basis may help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) possibly because it may <\/span>function as a diuretic<\/a>. Like green, black and white teas, dandelion root may help protect against some cancers. It should come as no surprise that dandelion root tea has also been shown to <\/span>improve overall immune function<\/a> and help the body <\/span>fight off illness<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Will Apple Cider Vinegar Really Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Peppermint Tea
\n<\/strong>The cooling and refreshing taste of peppermint tea can soothe anything from nausea to tummy troubles. Peppermint tea is known for helping ease abdominal pain and <\/span>digestive discomfort<\/a>. There\u2019s also some evidence that the brew may provide a <\/span>mild energy boost<\/a> sans caffeine.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Yerba Mat<\/strong>\u00e9<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Yerba mat\u00e9 has long been touted as a <\/span>weight loss tool, and there\u2019s evidence to suggest this benefit is <\/span>maximized when paired with exercise<\/a>. Mat\u00e9\u2019s benefits don\u2019t stop at keeping waistlines in check. The tea has also been shown to <\/span>alleviate fatigue<\/a>, <\/span>promote heart health<\/a>, reduce inflammation and <\/span>improve overall immune function<\/a>. We think green tea finally met its antioxidant match.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure to consult with your doctor before introducing anything new in your diet to avoid any contraindications with medications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes all-natural is the way to go (sorry, laxative-laced teatoxes). These seven teas top our list as the best sips for your health. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,7],"tags":[159,31,44,71,282,194,309],"class_list":["post-50100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diet-nutrition","category-health","tag-anxiety","tag-beverages","tag-drinks","tag-nutrition","tag-stress","tag-superfood","tag-tea"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50100\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}