10 Types of Tea and Their Benefits

Many people around us are tea addicts who cannot begin their days without a hot cup of tea. But did you know people mainly know only about two types of teas, that is, black tea and tea with milk? But there are different types of tea all around the world, and each one of them is unique in its fragrances, tastes, and benefits. Yes, teas have lots of benefits. Tea helps fight cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, and encourages weight loss, and lowers cholesterol. We have gathered all that you need to know about different types of teas and their benefits. Read on and choose one to be obsessed with.

Herbal tea

There are other teas as well which are not made from Camellia sinensis, and these teas are called herbal teas. Most of them do not contain caffeine. Here are the most famous herbal teas and their benefits.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile is an herb that comes from the Asteraceae family. The process of making chamomile tea includes drying the flowers and then infusing hot water. It does not contain caffeine and is sweet to taste. It also has antioxidant properties.

Benefits: The antioxidant properties in chamomile tea improve the quality of sleep, lower inflammation, and reduce the risk of cancer. It also protects against diarrhea, nausea, stomach ulcers, and gas. Chamomile tea is also known for controlling blood glucose levels. It also improves the health of the heart.

Peppermint tea

Peppermint tea, which is also known as mint tea, is made from peppermint leaves by infusing them with water. Mint tea does not contain caffeine. 

Benefits: Peppermint tea helps in the improvement of the digestive system by relaxing its muscles. It is also said that mint tea reduces headaches and migraines. It unclogs the clogged sinuses and helps in improving breathing. It reduces the intensity and length of menstrual cramps and relaxes the body.

Ginger tea

Ginger is made from ginger root. It does not contain caffeine.

Benefit: Ginger tea helps calm motion sickness. It also lowers blood pressure, prevents heart attacks, blood clots, relieves heartburn, and lowers cholesterol. Ginger tea helps in controlling weight and blood sugar levels. It also boosts the immune system and reduces the risk of cancer.

Hibiscus tea

Hibiscus tea is made by infusing calyces from rosella flowers. It can be consumed both hot and cold. It also has antioxidant properties.

Benefits: Hibiscus tea helps in lowering blood pressure levels. It reduces liver damage and fatty liver. Hibiscus tea also promotes weight loss. Its antioxidant properties help in reducing the risk of cancer.

Lemon balm tea

Lemon balm tea is made from a plant known as Melisa officinalis. It is light and has a lemony flavour to it.

Benefits: The lemon balm tree relieves anxiety and promotes calmness. It improves antioxidant levels and improves the health of the heart and skin. It is also known to control diabetes.

Green tea

Green tea is made of Camellia sinensis leaves. It originated in China. It is made of unoxidized leaves and is one of the least processed types of teas. It contains antioxidants and beneficial phenols.

Benefits: Green tea is used in China and India to control bleeding and heal wounds. It helps with indigestion and improves heart and mental health. Green tea is also known to help in weight loss, diabetes, and liver disorders. Its antioxidant properties help in reducing cancer in body parts like the breast, bladder, ovary, lungs, etc.

Black tea

Black tea has the strongest flavour of all teas, and it is much more oxidised than oolong, green, and white tea. Black tea is made of fermented leaves and has a high amount of caffeine. It is also used to make instant teas.

Benefits: Black tea, with its antioxidant properties, helps in the prevention of lots of chronic diseases. It contains flavonoids that benefit the health of the heart. Black tea also helps in reducing bad cholesterol in the body. It boosts the immune system, reduces blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Polyphenols in black tea reduce the risk of cancer. 

White tea

White tea is also made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. But it has a different processing method which gives it a unique fragrance and taste. Despite its name, white tea is actually pale yellow in color.

Benefits: Black tea is rich in polyphenols, which contribute to its antioxidant properties. These properties protect the body from chronic inflammation. These properties also relax blood vessels, boost immunity, and prevent bad cholesterol. These factors lower the risk of heart diseases. White tea is a good source of caffeine and EGCG, which helps with weight loss. 

Oolong tea

Oolong tea is a semi-oxidized tea, originated in China. It is made from partially oxidised leaves of Camellia Sinensis.

Benefits: Along with caffeine, oolong tea contains vitamins, minerals, and polyphenol antioxidants. The antioxidant property helps in controlling the blood sugar level and also decreases the risk of diabetes. Oolong tea also reduces the risk of heart diseases and high blood pressure. The combination of caffeine and polyphenols helps in controlling weight loss. It also has protective effects against cancer. 

Pu-erh tea

Pu-erh tea is traditionally made in the Yunnan Province of China and is obtained from a tree called “wild old tree”. The leaves of this tea are already fermented. Very little is known about Pu-erh tea to date.

Benefits: Pu-erh tea aids in weight loss. It also helps in reducing cholesterol levels in the body. Like black, green, white, and oolong tea, Pu-erh tea also reduces the risks of cancer. It is well known to boost liver health.