Tea is a natural product. The process from tea bush to cup ensures the product remains natural, with no additives and no artificial colours or preservatives.


The health benefits of tea have been studied for centuries and there was a time that tea was sold in chemists, or apothecaries, as they would have been known then.


Tea drunk without milk contains no fat, starch or sugar - and it is completely free of calories. Using semi-skimmed milk adds 13 calories per cup, but also has the added benefit of valuable minerals like calcium. Four cups of tea with milk provides you with almost 20% of your daily calcium requirement.


Tea is high in antioxidants that are also found in fruit and vegetables and, as part of a balanced diet, can help to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Consuming more antioxidants can help protect the body against naturally produced toxins called free radicals. Research indicates that antioxidants can have a protective effect against some cancers and help prevent heart disease and stroke. Antioxidants may also help protect against age-related memory impairments such as Alzheimer's. (Source: www.tea4health.com)


Drinking 4 cups of tea every day is re-hydrating and can be included in your daily fluid requirements of 1.5 - 2 litres. 4 cups of tea contain only moderate amounts of caffeine, a quantity that can help increase concentration. You also take in half the amount of caffeine by drinking your normal cup of tea than if you were to drink a typical cup of instant coffee.


The body absorbs warm drinks more quickly than cold drinks; therefore a cup of tea replaces lost body fluid more efficiently making it an excellent way to refresh your body after exercise.


Tea is also a natural source of fluoride and gives you 45% of your daily requirement in 3 or 4 cups of tea per day. A regular intake of fluoride helps protect against tooth decay and gum disease in both adults and children.

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