Category Archives: Tea

The Antimicrobial Effects of Tea Polyphenols

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Black tea with milk has incredible calming properties that make it an ideal drink during periods of stress. Being ill with a microbiological infection is a significant stress on a human body and tea is a drink that is often … Continue reading →

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Not All Tea is Created Equally

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tea is generally evidenced to be a healthy drink. Tea is thought to confer beneficial health effects on those who consume it regularly because of the phytochemicals it contains, and this includes a range of antioxidants including catechins and tannins, … Continue reading →

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Tea: How Much is Too Much?

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a healthy drink that may confer significant health benefits to consumers. In particular, tea has been evidenced to protect from cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such Parkinson’s disease. The beneficial effects of tea are likely brought about … Continue reading →

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Alternative Sources of Flavonoids

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that have some interesting health effects. Of particular note is the evidence that they act as antioxidants in humans and animals. Regular consumption of flavonoids may reduce the risk of developing certain Western lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Tannins and the Gut

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tannins are a group of phytochemicals present in many plant foods. One important source of tannins for humans is black tea. The tannins in tea are produced from the flavonoids in green tea when black tea is fermented. Tannins have … Continue reading →

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Tea as The Easy Option

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Consuming plant foods for their health-giving properties is an effective way to improve the general state of a person’s nutritional intake. Plant foods contain high amounts of antioxidants, and are also generally alkaline forming foods, and this makes them an … Continue reading →

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Does Tea Inhibit Carbohydrate Absorption?

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Robert Barrington

One reason that tea may have health benefits is because of the weight loss effects seen with regular consumption. The exact reason for this is not fully understood, but a number of mechanisms have been described including the ability of … Continue reading →

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Tea: Physical and Mental Relief

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a decoction made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea is an interesting herb because it is the most widely consumed drink after water, and because it has such a well researched group of health effects. The effects of … Continue reading →

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Herbal Mouth Wash: Anti-Inflammatory Protection

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Oral health is relatively simple. There is a necessity to maintain the normal healthy flora and fauna present in the mouth by obtaining food that does not promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, while at the same time limiting inflammation … Continue reading →

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Tea, Coffee or Cocoa

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tea, coffee and cocoa are popular drinks. Tea is the second most commonly drunk beverage in the world after water. As well as being pleasant to drink and possessing psychological benefits due to the comfort they provide, particularly on a … Continue reading →

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