Little-Known Health Benefits Of Drinking Tea

The Benefits Of Yerba Mate Tea

In South America, where yerba mate originates, it is often called the tea of the gods. Yerba mate contains more caffeine than green tea, however, less than black tea and coffee. It helps stimulate body and mind but does not give the jitteriness that is associated with drinking coffee. It also does not have high acidity like coffee, so can be an excellent alternative for those who suffer from IBS, gastritis, acid reflux, or heartburn. Yerba mate also helps to reduce cholesterol levels, kill colon cancer cells, stimulate the immune system and promote healthy weight loss. On top of all the other benefits, the tea is full of vitamins, essential minerals, and health-promoting compounds.

The Benefits Of Pu’erh Tea

Pu’erh tea derives from the Camellia Sinensis plant, which is the same plant used for making green, black and oolong teas. However, Pu’erh is made with an additional aging and fermentation process, which adds microorganisms and an earthy taste. The microorganisms within the tea help aid in healthy digestion and fight free radicals and toxins in the blood. Aside from its thirty to seventy milligrams of caffeine per eight-ounce cup, Pu’erh can be a very beneficial tea for both the body and mind. It can help reduce cholesterol, stress, as well as bad breath. In some cases, extensive use of the tea has been able to reduce cholesterol scores up to one-hundred points. Pu’erh also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that both contribute to the benefits of the tea.