» The most interesting of tea facts is that all tea comes
from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis.
» This tea plant is an evergreen which can reach a height
of over 30 feet if left to grow in the wild.
» There are four main types of tea: white, green, oolong,
and black. But depending on the influence of
culture, these four types can turn into thousands of varieties.
» Drinking milk may mean stronger bones, but the same goes
for a cup of tea!
» In one day, an experienced tea picker can collect around
70 pounds of tea! That's enough tea to make
14 000 cups!
» Did you know that tea can help abate your appetite? Good
news for people who are dieting.
» Tea can also help regulate cholesterol.
» Drinking tea is also good for the heart.
» To get the most flavor and benefits out of tea, try brewing
it by loose leaf instead of by tea bag. You
will find a whole new world of tea awaits!
» More tea facts about health suggest that tea may help prevent
certain cancers, and tea has been known to fight
tumors.
» A cup of tea may keep the dentist away. This is because
tea helps fight cavities.
» Drinking tea helps boost the immune system do to its natural
antibacterial properties.
» One cup of white tea contains the same amount of antioxidants
as 10 cups of apple juice!
» Although many tea facts point to white and green teas as
being the healthiest, a cup of black or oolong
tea proves just as good.