08/10/2025
Black tea — more than just a cozy cuppa
Thinking about upgrading your tea routine? Here’s what recent research says:
✅ Helps keep blood vessels flexible, improves circulation, and supports healthy blood pressure levels — all key for a strong heart.
✅ Blood pressure & stroke support — modest reductions in BP, and observational links to lower stroke risk at ~3 cups/day.
✅ Balanced blood sugar — polyphenols may slow sugar absorption and improve post-meal glucose response.
✅ Gut & metabolic wellness — tea polyphenols act like prebiotics, boosting beneficial gut bacteria.
✅ Sharper focus & healthy aging — caffeine + tea compounds can help alertness; higher tea/flavonoid intake is linked to healthier aging.
🔍 Caution: Too much caffeine can disrupt sleep; drink warm (not scalding); ease off if you have kidney stone risk.
Sip mindfully, enjoy the ritual, and let your body benefit over time.