Black tea is a kind of fermented tea, originating from green tea after it is mixed, kneaded, fermented, dried and otherwise processed. The water of green tea is freshly green while that of black tea is orange red. Differences are not only skin-deep. What is more important is that black tea doesn”t undergo the processes of steaming green or frying green, but is fermented. In the fermentation process, EGCG which is a powerful anti-oxidant, has been converted into other compounds. So some researchers assumed benefits of black tea are less than green tea. Is it true?
Does black tea have less benefits than green tea?
No evidences can prove that. Black tea contains its “private weapon” - theaflavins and thearubigens, which are also believed to provide health benefits. It’s difficult to prove which is better.
What are the benefits of black tea?
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Green tea has been proved to prevent cancer. It contains a compound named EGCG which restrains the growth of cancer cells by binding with enzyme, called dihydrofolate reductase. Black tea is different from green tea. It contains less anticarcinogenic properties in cell. Does it also prevent cancer?
Black tea also prevent cancer
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Heart disease always gets people confused. Many medicine can prevent it, while it also bring side effect. Is there any methods to protect against heart disease little side effect? One way is use black tea.
Why does black tea protect against heat disease?
Like green tea, black tea also contains antioxidants, which neutralize the harmful effects of natural chemical processes in the body. Antioxidants were also believed to reduced risk of heart disease, cancers and osteoporosis.
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