Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Chai Tea Offers Added Health Benefits


Chai tea is a centuries old tea that has been important in many cultures around the world. This rich black tea that is traditionally sweetened with milk and honey also includes various spices which add not only to its zesty taste but to its health benefits as well.

Made from a base of black tea, Chai is full of antioxidants from the tea leaves which help boost your immune system and prevent illness. As of late, all teas including black tea have been in the news for their significant health benefits. In fact, the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo has suggested that in the most practical method of preventing cancer may be drinking tea. Studies have shown that drinking tea can lower instances of all types of cancer but is particularly helpful in inhibiting cancers of the esophagus and digestive system as well as long and breast cancer. Not only that but there is some evidence that drinking tea can help counteract some of the damage that chemotherapy does to your white blood cells.

Not only does Chai tea offer the health benefits that you get from the tea itself but the spices added have additional health benefits that you won't find in other types of tea.

Some spices that are typically added include Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and pepper:

Cardamom helps relieve indigestion problems so if you're having digestive problems, this tea may help.

Cinnamon is quickly becoming a favorite medicinal herb, it has many uses but perhaps the most important is that it stimulates other herbs which help them to heal you faster. It is said to lower blood pressure, reduced pains and fever, relieve symptoms of indigestion, nausea, gas and heartburn and can also help with menstrual cramps.

Cloves are said to help invigorate the body and are reputed to be great at relieving flues and colds.

Ginger is a great medicinal herb that's been used for thousands of years and said to help fight off the common cold as well the flue and  particularly effective in strengthening and healing the respiratory and digestive systems. It is also said to help with cardiovascular health, heal ulcers and reduce fevers and body aches.

Nutmeg is said to help keep the mucous membranes, particularly those in the throat, moist it is a great herb for anyone that has problems in this area.

Pepper, which might seem like an odd thing to have in a tea is another ingredient of Chai tea which helps stimulate the taste buds and is said to improve digestion. it has been used for ages to help prevent gas and has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It is a great herb for promoting a healthy digestive system.

So, next time you sit down for relaxing and tasty cup of chai tea you will not only be getting something delicious to drink but also helping to improve your health as well.

Source: www.tea.topicgiant.com
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These substances contained in tea is very easily oxidized. When the leaves are exposed to sunlight, the oxidation process occurs. The type of tea that is generally known in the community is a green tea, Oolong tea (such as Java tea Oolung / Ulung), black tea and white tea. Green tea contains the most helpful as in brewing, this tea is not dried using sunlight but use special drying techniques. While other types of tea are processed by fermentation.

Polyphenols
Polyphenols in tea such as catechins and flavanols. These compounds act as antioxidants to capture free radicals in the body are also effective in preventing the growth of cancer cells in the body. Free radicals in our bodies due to environmental air pollution and also from the food we eat.

Vitamin E
In one cup of tea contains vitamin E as much as about 100-200 IU a day which is a necessity for the human body. This amount serves to maintain heart health and make your skin smooth.

Vitamin C
This vitamin serves as an immunity or resistance to the human body. In addition, vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant necessary for the human body's resistance to disease.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A which is in the form of beta-carotene tea is a vitamin that the body needs can be met.