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Apart from water, black tea is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world. Interestingly, there are many benefits that can be obtained from drinking black tea.
Black tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Usually, the leaves of this plant are often mixed with other plants to get different flavors, such as earl gray and chai.
Black tea itself generally has a stronger taste. It also tastes more bitter than other types of tea, complete with a higher caffeine content.
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Benefits of drinking bitter tea without sugar
Tea is the right choice if you are looking for a low-calorie, unsweetened drink. Tea can also be used as an alternative to coffee because its caffeine content can improve focus. Apart from that, tea also offers various health benefits due to its antioxidant content.
According to Healthline, here are some of the benefits of drinking bitter tea without sugar.
1. Reduces the risk of chronic disease
Antioxidants are known to provide a number of health benefits. Consuming it can help the body fight exposure to free radicals and reduce cell damage in the body which triggers many chronic diseases.
Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant found in foods and drinks, including black tea.
The polyphenol group–including catechins, theaflavins and thearubigin–is the main source of antioxidants in black tea. This content can improve overall health.
2. Improves heart health
 Black Tea. A cup of black tea contains about 47 mg of caffeine. Black tea with caffeine that is not too high could be an alternative. However, not all tea contains caffeine, for example herbal tea. Photo: Getty Images/Esin Deniz |
Black tea contains various other antioxidants called flavonoids. Flavonoids can also be found in vegetables, fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids are very beneficial for heart health.
A study in 2020 found that consuming 60 grams of black tea every day can reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 4 percent, and heart attack by 2 percent.
3. Can reduce bad cholesterol
The body contains two lipoproteins that transport cholesterol throughout the body. One of them, low density lipoprotein (LDL) or what is known as bad cholesterol.
Excess bad cholesterol can build up in the arteries and cause deposits called plaque. This condition can cause problems such as heart failure and stroke.
A 2014 review found that black tea consumption significantly reduced bad cholesterol levels by 4.64 mg/dL. This effect is more pronounced in people who are at risk of cardiovascular problems.
4. Increase focus
Black tea contains caffeine and an amino acid called L-theanine. This compound can increase alertness and focus.
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