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Why: Green tea gets all the good publicity, but the Republic of Tea just sent a sample of Blackberry Sage with my monthly catalogue.
Answer: Yes!
- One study found a correlation between black tea and a reduced risk of stroke.
- A separate study concluded that black tea can help reverse abnormal functioning of blood vessels that can contribute to stroke or heart attack.
- Another study found that regular consumption of black tea can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 50%.
The More You Know: The four types of tea most commonly found on the market are black tea, oolong tea, green tea, and white tea, all of which can be made from the same Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves and buds are just grown or processed differently.
The term "herbal tea" usually refers to an infusion or tisane of leaves, flowers, fruit, herbs, or other plant material. The term "red tea" either refers to an infusion made from the South African rooibos plant. Neither white nor red tea contain Camellia sinensis.
