Tea
(Carmelia sinensis)
🍃 Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water ,and has been valued since ancient times for its ability to enhance stamina, intellective activity and longevity.
🍃 Tea is made into white, green, oolong or black tea based on the level of oxidation, as well as being fermented with sugar to make kombucha.
🍃 Tea contains thousands of bioactive compounds including caffeine, l-theanine and polyphenols that confer hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, stress-relieving, immune-enhancing and anti-microbial effects.
🍃 Human studies suggest tea may improve cognition, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, dental caries and obesity.