Is Black Tea Good For You?

It is thought that black tea is just as good for you as green tea, if not better. It has been shown to lower bad cholesterol right down, hence decreasing the risk of a stroke later on in life. It is also known to increase Coronary flow which reduces the risk of heart disease, and also, it has even been thought to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

Other health benefits include a reduced risk of arthritis, there is often less tooth decay in tea drinkers, and it is a rich source of potassium and manganese as well as several other vitamins includes Vitamin A, B1, B2, and B6.

Overall black tea is good for you so if you like your tea strong, you will love this! It is said that if you let the water boil first, then spend at least three minutes straining the tea bag, you will get the most benefits. Obviously this is because you will be getting more of the tea into the cup, hence having more of its benefits!

Persians drink alot of black tea :D