Tea is delicious, low-calorie, and brimming with antioxidants.  Teas are becoming one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world.

And why not? With its wealth of health benefits, you should be drinking it too.

Drink Tea and Soak Up the Wellness Benefits

It is no wonder or coincedence that tea is the beverage most commonly enjoyed by some of the oldest people in the world.  Some teas are packed with powerful antioxidants that can improve concentration, gently boost energy, and make you happier. Some tea blends can even cleanse your liver, intestines and colon.  These detoxing teas are becoming very, very popular. 

To get the most health and wellness benefit  from tea, brew it fresh from tea bags or loose leaves and herbs, as instant and bottled teas contain less active compounds. Let the tea steep for three to five minutes to extract the most beneficial compounds.

Learn to Cut Out Your Morning Coffee

For most Americans, the first thing they reach for in the morning is fresh brewed cup of hot coffee. Although it may provide a quick morning jolt, coffee may actually deplete your vital essence, "borrowing" energy that you didn't have in the first place.

About Caffeine

Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant. It causes you to experience stress, anxiety, a racing mind, and even insomnia.  It actually works against your attempts to relax the body and calm the mind. Provide your body with a healthier alternative to coffee -- herbal tea. On average, a cup of black tea contains about one third of the caffeine that you would receive from the same cup of coffee. For instance, green tea contains about one sixth of that amount.

Caffeine content varies depending on the particular tea and the brewing time. 

Naturally Decaffeinate

Here's an interesting suggestion that we recently learned about.  One way to naturally decaffeinate tea is to steep it for 45 seconds. Then pour out the liquid but keep the tea leaves. Then add fresh boiling water and let it steep for another 3-5 minutes.  This process allows the beneficial polyphenols to be extracted from the tea.  

Get Slim with Tea

Tea is a wonderful cleansing tool to flush the system, replace fluids - and pump your body full of powerful antioxidants.  Aside from the health benefits, tea is a zero-calorie beverage, making it your best choice for weight loss. So pass on the Diet Soda and drink more refreshing tea. 

Try to drink your tea unsweetened and without milk, which may minimize some of the health benefits. If you are one of those people that feel they must sweeten their tea, try to forgo sugar and try honey, stevia products, or a stick of cinnamon instead. 

Herbal Detoxifying and Cleansing Tea Blends

Aromatic and chock full of amazing health benefits, herbal colon cleansing teas are gaining popularity.  They are made from various leaves, roots, bark, or flowers.

Among others, one of the most popular of the cleansing teas is Holy Tea.  This incredibly popular herbal tea is specially combined to help detoxify your body, clear your mind, balance your emotions, and help ease digestion. Holy Tea is available online at www.holy-tea-time.com.

To Your Health!  Stay healthy, live long, and live a happy life!