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Those who turn to tea when they need a refreshing beverage are more likely to be healthier than those who choose other beverages. Tea is simply not just a quick energizer, but a health drink that helps people in battling out various ailments. Tea is of four kinds: white, green, black and oolong which are processed leaves of camellia sinensis. 

The darker the tea leaves, the more processing it has gone through. This is the reason white tea is considered the healthiest of all. It is derived from the plant early in the spring when there is no chlorophyll in them. Right after they have chlorophyll, green tea leaves are plucked. Both kinds of teas are not much processed, but are quickly steamed. On the other hand, black and oolong teas undergo long processing wherein they are crushed and fermented after being partially dried.

Processing robs the tea leaves off some goodness; however, all kinds of teas retain an antioxidant known as polyphenol which has manifold benefits. Studies have shown that tea has high amount of antioxidants, even more than many fruits. Some benefits of teas are:

There are 20 different kinds of amino acids in tea. Since amino acids are the primary substances for building protein, the body cells remain healthy resulting in strengthened muscles.

Vitamin K is crucial to maintaining blood flow and reducing the instances of blood clotting. This vitamin is found in tea leaves in abundance. People with a deficiency of Vitamin K are more prone to getting bruised and bleeding very easily.

Tea contains a good number of antioxidants which are of extreme importance when it comes to fighting free radicals and destroying them. Free radicals are the root cause of connective tissues and bone deterioration, weakening of immune system, formation of different tumors and many more.

Due to a high mineral content in it, tea helps in maintaining the most basic roles of the human body. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and manganese are the main minerals that are comprised in tea and maintain a good health.

Herbal teas are completely different from real teas. While tea is derived from the plant called camellia sinesin, herbal tea is a made using various kinds of herbs which are not teas. Widely recognized as tisanes, herbal teas help in curing many ailments and boost the body functions based on the herbs used for making the tea. Some of the herbs used are ginger, peppermint, fennel, sage, valerian, chamomile, skullcap, alfalfa, chickweed, nettle, dandelion, horsetail and more. When making herbal tea, any one or more of these herbs are placed in boiling water and then steeping them away for a while.

Tea is free of calories and if someone is looking forward to shed some extra pounds, she should not add sweeteners or milk to it. Green tea is of great use in losing weight as it boosts metabolism. One should start drinking tea sans sugar and milk and see how it affects one`s weight loss regime.
 

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