Green, black or white -- which tea is right for you?
Posted on Feb 12th 2007 1:00PM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Reviews & Products, Nutrition & Supplements
I'm trying to become a tea drinker. I like what I'm reading about tea and it's health benefits. The thing is, I really don't like tea, so it's going slowly. I think I'm finally starting to enjoy my morning cup; I brew a little black tea with my breakfast. Not a coffee drinker, I'm enjoying the small jolt of energy I'm getting from the caffeine and the idea that I don't have to rush right into my day, but instead can sit for a few minutes and savor my steaming brew. I want badly to add some sugar, some milk, maybe even a dash of heavenly cream, but I figure if I'm going to do this, I'm going to learn to do it right.
I chose black for the heart benefits, but I have green in my cupboard as well. Hearing more and more about white tea, I decided to do some reading and came across this helpful guide. Though not totally comprehensive, it's a good starter manual for tea-newbies like myself. Choosing your tea may be as simple as taste preference, or you may want to pick your flavor based on the health benefits it offers. For instance, studies done with white tea show that it may prevent cancer, while black tea promises to guard your heart. Green tea may even help you lose weight.
I may pick up some white tea at the grocery store this week. The article describes it as "light and sweet" and that sounds more to my liking than the bitterness of the black. Anyone have a favorite brand they'd like to share with us?
I chose black for the heart benefits, but I have green in my cupboard as well. Hearing more and more about white tea, I decided to do some reading and came across this helpful guide. Though not totally comprehensive, it's a good starter manual for tea-newbies like myself. Choosing your tea may be as simple as taste preference, or you may want to pick your flavor based on the health benefits it offers. For instance, studies done with white tea show that it may prevent cancer, while black tea promises to guard your heart. Green tea may even help you lose weight.
I may pick up some white tea at the grocery store this week. The article describes it as "light and sweet" and that sounds more to my liking than the bitterness of the black. Anyone have a favorite brand they'd like to share with us?
