2024-01-24 11:02:04
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Tea is considered among the most popular drinks in the world. However, the method of preparing it varies from one person to another, as there are those who prefer to buy tea bags from the market, and there are those who tend to use dried leaf tea. But, what is the difference between them?
The Gulf Health Council published, on its official website, 5 basic differences between the two types.
Tea bags:
- It has a less pronounced flavour
- Fast boiling
- Very small pieces or ground tea leaves
- More bitter
- Fewer choices of flavours
Dried leaf tea
- Whole paper or small pieces
- It takes longer to boil
- It has a clear and rich flavour
- Less bitter
- It has many flavor options
The Gulf Health Council explained, through its official account on the “Instagram” platform, that the flavors and types of tea vary depending on where the leaves are harvested and how they are grown and processed.
The most popular types of tea:
- Black tea (most popular in the world)
- Green tea
- White tea
What are the most important benefits of tea?
- It contains antioxidants that protect once morest chronic diseases
- It contains flavonoids that contribute to improving heart health
- Helps increase alertness and improve attention and activity
The Gulf Health Council advises that one should avoid adding sugar, as drinking 2-3 cups of unsweetened tea daily is associated with a reduced risk of premature death, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Despite its many benefits, one must be careful not to consume tea in large quantities.
The reason is that this drink contains caffeine, which causes you to feel anxious and tense, according to what the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population explained on the Facebook platform.
The official account of the “Qassim Health Council” on the “X” platform also warned once morest consuming tea in large quantities instead of water. This may lead to high blood pressure.
The majority of people with high blood pressure suffer from headaches, shortness of breath, and nosebleeds, according to the official website of the Saudi Ministry of Health.
The disease can lead to serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure.
Therefore, do not forget to hydrate your body during the day by drinking plenty of water.
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