New Year’s Resolution: 15 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Tea

Updated on April 10, 2021

2021 here we come! And it is about time. The year 2020 was anything but amazing. Those plans and goals that had been made went awry by March! But no matter how bad you think things got, why don’t you take a look at what you may have learned from the “pause on a normal life.” Those learnt lessons may now inform and direct your new year’s resolutions.

Now that you are at that time of the year again, where you make your new year’s resolution, make becoming healthier a priority. Remember, you have just survived a pandemic. So how do you become healthier? Eat more vegetables in your meals, consider cooking instead of take-outs (it’s also friendlier on the pocket!), cut down on sugar, sodas, and refined foods, opt for whole grains, white meats instead of red, or stick to vegetables and fruits and order something natural from your favorite online tea and coffee shop.

More importantly, consider replacing coffee with different teas as a beverage option. Oh, and don’t forget to exercise. It would help if you stayed in shape. If this year is a litmus test, staying healthy should be right up there on the top of your resolutions list.

Tea Consumption Variations

There are many ways to enjoy this healthy beverage. It can be taken with hot water and some lemon juice in it just to add a twist.

Or, it can be drunk white, meaning with milk in it. This is a hot drink to warm yourself up during those not so warm days or nights. In many parts of the world, it is a must-have at the breakfast table.

Another way to enjoy this unique beverage is by adding ginger, whole or ground. This can be with or without milk in it. Other spices like cardamom, cinnamon, or rosemary can be added to enhance the taste.

On the other hand, herbal teas are taken with hot water only, not mixed with milk.

Benefits of Tea

There are many health benefits as to why you should start drinking a cup a day and fix it as one of your top new year’s resolution. Here are some benefits that are backed by research:

  1. This beverage contains no calories and is said to burn fat; thus, a great weight control addition.
  2. The calming effects of chamomile help in cases of insomnia by giving you restful sleep.
  3. It aids in reducing the pain of menstrual cramps and muscle spasms.
  4. It contains antioxidants that prevent the body’s version of rust, therefore helping you stay young and protect you from damage from environmental pollution. The white tea variety contains the least amounts of caffeine.
  5. This beverage may reduce tooth cavities by changing the pH in your mouth to avoid eroding your enamel.
  6. You may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke by drinking three or more cups per day.
  7. It may boost your immunity system by tuning up your immune cells, helping them reach their targets faster.
  8. A cup may help in fighting off cancer by stunting the growth of cancer cells.
  9. It has less caffeine than coffee, which means it doesn’t affect your heart rate and nervous system.
  10. This beverage may help people with irritable bowel syndrome because of its antispasmodic qualities.
  11. Ginger tea helps ease nausea.
  12. It is also known to help lower blood pressure.
  13. One other benefit is that it also helps with complications caused by diabetes.
  14. Nutritionists state that any type is beneficial to one’s health. Certain types provide mental alertness.
  15. The most effective flavonoids, found in the beverage, provide the body with protection against free radicals responsible for clogged arteries, as confirmed by.

Types of Tea

All variations are derived from the same herbal plant, the Camellia Sinensis. The variation is caused by the processes of production, geographical conditions, and growing environments. The Camellia Sinensis plant is native to Asia but is now grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. So, why drink tea, you probably ask. Here are the variations, with their benefits:

  • Black tea

Black tea is derived from fermented leaves and has the highest caffeine content. It makes flavored teas like chai.

  • Pu-erh Tea

This drink is made from fermented, aged leaves and is considered a black tea. It aids in weight loss and lowering cholesterol.

  • Green tea

This is made from steamed leaves and has a high concentration of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). This is an inimitable plant composite that receives a great deal of attention for its potential positive health effects. Research shows that it assists with weight loss, aids in preventing brain and heart diseases and reduces inflammation.

  • Oolong Tea

This is said to have properties that aid in weight loss, but these claims haven’t been backed by science.

  • White tea

This is unfermented and uncured and contains the most potent anti-cancer properties out of all the other teas.

  • Herbal Teas

These are teas made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots. These include jasmine, ginger, chamomile, ginkgo Biloba, mint, ginseng, hibiscus, rosehip, rooibos, echinacea, to name a few. Steeped in hot water, they have lower concentration levels of antioxidants than green, white, and black teas. These tea bags only require to be immersed in hot water.

How Do You Get Access to This Tea?

Tea is grown in Asia, South America, Africa, and around the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, and is then transported worldwide. You may purchase any loose leaf tea variation at your local supermarket, health store, or from an online tea and coffee shop. A thoughtful Christmas gift for your treasured ones. Motivate them to go healthy as well; by adding a healthy cup to their new year’s resolutions.

In Conclusion

After facing life during the pandemic and knowing how much it has affected lives, you no longer need to wonder why drink tea. Make positive changes in your life that would give you a chance to live it to the fullest and as healthy as possible. Take care of yourself and start drinking for the health benefits.

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