10 Benefits Of Black Tea That Will Make Hard-Core Coffee Drinkers Fall In Love With It

Black tea is an oxidized form of tea which has been fully exposed to moist air before reaching the cups. While people prefer having black tea because of its alerting and energizing nature, is it really good for the health?

Black Tea is full of healthy substances that prevent the human body from extorting any illnesses (mild to critical). Thus, drinking black tea in moderation has tremendous health benefits, ten of which are listed below.

#1. Full of Antioxidants

Being enriched with antioxidants, black tea provides additional benefits towards sustaining a healthier lifestyle. It plays a major role in disease prevention.

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#2. Stress Reliever

Everyday consumption of black tea reduces the levels of our stress hormones. It carries calming and relaxing effects to slow you down after a long and tiring day.

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#3. Boosts Immunity

Tannins present in black tea possess the ability to fight infections relating to that of hepatitis, influenza, dysentery along with regular cold and flu.

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#4. Increases Energy

Black tea is an energy efficient drink. When taken in moderation, it acts as a stimulant that increases the brain functioning as well as its alertness. The caffeine present in it helps to sustain a healthy cardiovascular system.

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#5. Healthy Bones

Black tea retains bone strengthening properties along with lowering the chances of developing arthritis. Regular black tea drinkers have comparatively healthier connective tissues and bones.

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#6. Aids Weight Loss

Having low sodium and calorie content, black tea proves to be highly beneficial for losing weight and maintaining an ideal one. Black tea promotes metabolic activity which aids the entire process.

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#7. Better Oral Health

Certain substances present in black tea act as antibiotics that help in restraining the tooth decay causing bacteria. Fluoride in black tea fights bad breath and eradicates harmful bacteria from the oral cavities.

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#8. Benefits for the Skin

Being rich in Vitamin B2, C, and E along with minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc, black tea shells out enormous benefits for the skin. The nutritional value is quite high that it accelerates skin regeneration!

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#9. Benefits For The Hair 

Black tea when incorporated into your regular hair care routine, it strengthens your hair and makes them free from damage. It increases the hair thickness, is a natural dyeing agent and promotes hair growth.

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#10. Prevents Cancer

Polyphenols (antioxidants) found in black tea inhibit the formation of certain cancers relating to ovaries, lungs, prostate and/or bladder along with stomach and breasts.

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