Many inhabitants of the planet cannot imagine their life without black tea. We drink this drink every day: at home, at work, in a cafe or at a party. According to statistics, on average, a person consumes about 650 liters of tea per year. And this is not surprising: the drink has a unique taste, is soft to drink and has an invigorating effect.

Moreover, black tea has no secret of preparation. It brews very quickly: five minutes is enough - and you can pour the delicious liquid into cups!

The leafy drink has a rich composition that brings the human body undeniable benefit... However, in some situations, its consumption can be harmful. And today I will raise the topic of the benefits and harms of black tea, consider its positive and negative properties.

The benefits and harms of black tea

With or without lemon?

Black tea has been known to mankind for a long time. It can be loose (loose), granular, packaged and tiled. Also, various food ingredients to enhance taste and aroma.

Many are interested in why the tea is black, if green leaves are plucked from the tree? It all depends on the technology to which the vegetable product... It is collected from the top of plant shoots, then the vegetation is wilted, twisted and oxidized (this is necessary for long-term storage). Next, the resulting product is sorted: it is sorted by the size of the tea leaves - the more homogeneous the mass, the higher the quality will be.

Useful properties of the drink

Numerous studies have proven that the leaf drink contains trace elements, vitamins and amino acids necessary for the body. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the table "Useful properties of black tea".

It is not for nothing that nutritionists recommend using a miraculous drink for people who are losing weight: due to the fact that it contains absolutely no proteins, fats and carbohydrates, energy value is zero kilocalories. However, drinking from the leaves is not always dietary. The fact is that many people prefer to add to tea various additives, which can be a real obstacle to losing weight.

Calorie content of black tea at different ways cooking:

• With the addition of lemon. One hundred grams of this citrus product accounts for about 34 kilocalories. Considering that the average weight of a lemon is 100-150 grams, then a slice of sour "fruit" accounts for the minimum amount of kcal. Hence the conclusion: if you want to lose weight, you can add lemon to tea, but not often.
• With sugar. Everyone knows that a spoonful of sugar gives tea taste qualities and reduces a little bitterness. But not everyone knows that this threatens with excess body fat. A spoonful of sugar is 15 kilocalories, so those who suffer overweight, it is worth considering whether to put the carbohydrate in a delicious drink.
• With milk. V skim milk contains 30 kcal, 1.5% - 45 kcal, 2.5% - 54 kcal, 3.2% - 60 kcal (taken into account per 100 grams of product). Thus, if a person counts calories, then he needs to take them into account when adding a nutritious liquid to tea.

It is also worth remembering that tea contains vitamin C. It promotes weight loss, as it participates in the production of hormones that eliminate body fat.

Special benefits of tea for humans

In some cases, the drink can even provide medicinal properties. The use of tea in the treatment of various diseases:

• if sugar and milk are added to the drink, then it can be used as an auxiliary therapy for poisoning with chemicals and alcohol;
• with conjunctivitis, you can wipe your eyes with tea without any additives - it will relieve inflammation and speed up the healing process;
• adding raspberries or natural honey, the drink will have an antipyretic effect.

The benefits of black tea for men have also been proven. Nicotinic acid, which is part of the drink, produces certain enzymes that are involved in the synthesis of sex hormones. Thus, the drink helps to improve the quality of semen and increase potency.

When is black tea contraindicated and can be harmful?

Numerous studies confirm that tea that is brewed for more than 10 minutes (especially yesterday's) is poison. That is why it is recommended to consume only freshly brewed drink.

Contraindications to consumption:

• hypertonic disease;
• insomnia;
• exacerbation of stomach and duodenal ulcers;
• increased excitability, irritability, depression;
• constipation and a tendency to retain stool.

It is also worth remembering that tea leaves, especially strong ones, provoke darkening of the teeth. In this regard, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the oral cavity with plain water after drinking the drink.

The benefits of black tea with milk

Experts believe that black tea with added milk can provide positive influence on the body:

• improves brain function, activates thinking processes;
• the caffeine in black tea is partially neutralized under the influence of milk, so the drink (in small quantities) can be used for depressive disorders and nervous excitement;
• restores work internal organs after colds;
• normalizes the microflora in the intestine.

V winter time warm drink will warm, and in the summer - will quench your thirst. However, it is important to drink it in fresh, since the milk in tea tends to turn sour quickly.

Does black tea affect blood pressure?

The composition of the miraculous drink contains alkaloids, which give a slight excitement and increase the frequency of heart beats. In addition, caffeine is present in tea, which can increase blood pressure.

Thus, regular consumption of the drink is recommended for people suffering from hypotension. At the same time, increased blood pressure is an an important contraindication to the tea party.

Can children eat black tea?

Many mothers often ask the pediatrician: "Is it possible to give the child black tea?" In fact, the widespread belief that the drink is an excellent drink for a baby is wrong.

The fact is that children's body caffeine is contraindicated, which is found in considerable concentration in the tea leaves. Regular consumption can lead to increased excitability of the central nervous system, which causes restless sleep in the baby, moodiness, tantrums, the inability to sit in one place for a long time.

• chamomile - inhibits inflammation, improves digestion;
• dill or fennel - eliminates increased gas formation, normalizes bowel function;
• linden - promotes calm falling asleep and prolonged sleep;
• mint - soothes the work of the central nervous system, reduces emotional disorders.

Black tea can be given to a child at the age of three. A single amount of a drink should not exceed 50 ml. The permissible frequency of use is no more than four times a week. Its concentration should be moderate, since the harm of strong black tea will manifest itself very quickly (see above what adverse symptoms a drink can cause in children).

Can pregnant women take black tea?

Future mothers are well aware that they cannot drink coffee in their position. But what about black tea?

Obstetricians-gynecologists do not prohibit women in position from drinking weak black tea. The only thing doctors recommend is to add milk to it to reduce the activity of caffeine.

The number of cups also matters - no more than one per day. In addition, it should be borne in mind that a warm drink can provoke fluid retention, therefore, with puffiness (it often occurs in the last months of pregnancy), it is necessary to reduce its amount or completely refuse additional drinking.

So, in the end it remains to make a short summary. Tea lovers should think again whether it is really harmless to their body. If there are no contraindications to use, then drink it to your health and get a sea of ​​vigor and energy from the drink!

When buying a package of tea in a store, we pay attention to the price, taste or beautiful packaging... We do not think about what raw materials are used for its preparation. The bulk of the assortment presented is a Chinese camellia leaf, processed in one way or another.

Green

There are many rumors about the healing properties of this tea. There are some ardent green tea lovers who refuse to admit medications, believing that drinking a drink based on Chinese camellia will raise immunity and protect against all diseases.

Benefit

And it cannot be said that they are fundamentally wrong. Here is just a small list of the health benefits of a green drink:

• strengthens and rejuvenates the body;
• eliminates liver and kidney problems;
• removes toxins and toxins from the body, which greatly facilitates weight loss;
• has antiviral and anti-infectious properties;
• wound healing effect;
• fights against cancer, tooth decay and many other diseases.

Tea is beneficial only when brewed correctly.

The optimum temperature of the liquid is 85 degrees. Boiling water destroys many medicinal components. It should be brewed for 5-7 minutes and consumed without adding sucrose.

For the male half, there are special recipes that allow a man to remain "on horseback".

Combination with walnuts, ginger or jasmine, sweetened with a spoonful of honey, will retain potency for a long time.

Not good for either women or men. A beer belly doesn't add masculinity.

It is easy to get rid of it, it is enough to drink green tea with cinnamon daily in the morning. The result will not be long in coming: the blood is renewed, the appetite decreases, the excess is excreted. It is important to remember that cinnamon is brewed for at least 10 minutes. The maximum benefit is achieved after half an hour of brewing.

The benefits of green tea are obvious. There are almost no contraindications. And Chinese doctors recommend completely replacing the black drink with a green one. This is thanks to zinc, which helps the body produce enough testosterone.

Radiation from household appliances is perfectly removed using active substances miraculous drink.

But do not assume that uncontrolled excessive consumption cannot harm. This is a highly concentrated infusion that can cause a sharp drop in blood pressure. Plus, the caffeine content in such tea negatively affects people with heart and blood vessel problems.

Plus, the individual characteristics of each individual person cannot be ruled out. Personal intolerance manifests itself almost from the first cup. Therefore, if you identify poor health, you should exclude it from your diet, or try to reduce the dosage first.

Traditional healers always notice the positive impact of certain products on a person. They also paid attention to green tea.

The book of recipes for healers was generously replenished thanks to him:

• 1. and internal hemorrhages, you can take two cups of tea daily before meals;
• 2. For eyes with conjunctivitis, for gums and teeth with caries, you can use freshly used tea leaves;
• 3. For minor burns, you can apply cotton lotions soaked in decoction to the sore spot;
• 4. Colitis is treated with 2 tablespoons of concentrated broth before each meal;
• 5. Dysentery goes away if 50 g of tea leaves are poured with a liter of cool water, put on the stove and cook for about 60 minutes. Then strain everything and 2 tablespoons each. take up to five times a day.

All of the above will only be valid if an excellent quality Chinese camellia leaf is used, and not packaged in sachets. Low grade tea bags.

Harm

Contraindications, although minimal, still take place:

• Hypotensive patients should limit intake to 1 cup and extremely weak concentration;
• and increased acidity of the stomach should also limit consumption;
• Excess acceptable standards(more than a liter per day) can lead to urolithiasis;
• and nervous disorders, it is also not recommended to drink green tea at night, because although it is not as high as in coffee, for example, the caffeine content does not contribute to calming and relaxation, as well as restful sleep.

Black

Black Chinese tea Is a fermented Chinese camellia leaf. This variety tea drink most popular in our country. Therefore, about useful and harmful qualities it is this variety that is most interesting to find out.

Benefit:

• 1. High caffeine content stimulates metabolic processes organism, accelerates metabolism, enhances blood flow to the cells of the brain, and cardiovascular, digestive systems.
• 2. The risk of oncology of the skin is significantly lower if taken not too much hot drink with lemon.
• 3. The antioxidant tannin reduces negative impact free radicals, inhibits the aging process,. At colds you need to take into account the strength of the brew: too strong - will raise the temperature, but moderate has antipyretic properties.
• 4. Diabetics will appreciate the slowing effect on the absorption of glucose by polysaccharides. Plus, the vessels will thank you, because the walls are strengthened, and
• 5. Helps against the proliferation of harmful organisms in the digestive tract.
• 6. Fluoride benefits tooth enamel and gums. Although the black gull itself leaves a yellow coating on the teeth, it is therefore best to brush them after consumption.
• 7. Hypotensive patients benefit from consumption in view of the qualities increasing blood pressure, but hypertensive patients, on the contrary, should be careful.
• 8. Due to the stimulating properties of the body, men who are worried about them, it is useful to drink at least a cup a day.
• 9. Diuretic properties will help get rid of infections genitourinary system.

Harm:

• It can be dangerous if all permissible consumption rates are exceeded (more than a liter per day). The cardiovascular system is overexcited, and the digestive system is irritated.
• If your plans do not include a night shift or writing a diploma, then in order to avoid insomnia, it is better not to consume strong tea leaves before bed.
• The highly concentrated tea leaves flush out the magnesium, which can cause fatigue and lethargy.

The conclusion is simple: the benefits are obvious if you do not overdo it with the dosage.

The most important thing is to select high-quality raw materials and clean water. And besides, do not drink the drink half an hour after brewing (there are too many carcinogens).

Puer

There is also a hierarchy among teas. Whiskey or brandy of the tea world is pu-erh. There are many rumors and legends about this drink. And they have a foundation. After all, this is not only tea, which is revealed more and more every year. The taste of this drink only intensifies over time. The harvesting method and endurance put him on a pedestal.

True gourmets appreciate the variety of varieties in it, each of which is able to satisfy even the most demanding taste.

But now we will talk not so much about the unique taste and aromatic characteristics of pu-erh, but about the healing and harmful properties.

What is the use male body can bring Chinese post-fermented:

• removes "bad" cholesterol;
• normalizes stool and eliminates constipation (including chronic);
• and helps fight diseases such as cirrhosis;
• one of the most powerful natural energizers, capable of energizing (many men note a "rise in strength" after consuming pu-erh);
• a prophylactic agent against heart attack and stroke;
• heavy metals, toxins and toxins for a long time "lose their registration" in your body;
• the blood becomes cleaner as well;
• a healthy appetite appears (which has nothing to do with "uncontrollable hunger");
• the skin glows with health;
• nails and hair begin to grow, and stop falling out, split and exfoliate;
• if consumed on an ongoing basis, then

Optimal daily dose, for both women and men - a couple of cups. The body will be in a pleasant tone, and you will be able to enjoy pleasant taste and aroma.

• You should not drink on an empty stomach, because the drink contains enzymes that activate the digestive tract, gastric juice is secreted and, in the absence of food, begins to corrode the walls of the stomach itself;
• Overdose (more than three circles) is fraught with its consequences: sleepless night, nervous system disorders;
• Low-quality raw materials from places with a terrible environmental situation;
• In no case should you drink strong pu-erh;

Contraindications:

• individual intolerance;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period (maximum one cup);
• childhood;
• hypertension;
• with an exacerbation of urolithiasis, it provokes the movement of stones due to its diuretic effect.

And the last thing: improperly brewed pu-erh tea causes "tea intoxication" and even poisoning.

Oolong

Oolong (oolong, oolong) is not just a type of tea based on the Chinese camellia leaf. This is the name of a whole group of teas that are quite famous and popular all over the world: milk, ginseng, black dragon and others. These varieties differ significantly in appearance and taste.

People quite often consider oolong to be just a subtype of green tea due to the herbaceous color of the liquid. But Oolongs did not always have green hues. Initially, the color range ranged from dark to light shades of brown. But with the addition various additives that make the taste and aroma unique, appearance changes too.

But taste characteristics- far from the most pleasant thing about tea drinking with oolong in a teapot.

Benefits of eating oolong:

• fights head and
• polyphenolic compounds will break down fats and remove excess from the body (especially this moment is relevant to those who want to lose weight);
• atherosclerosis visits lovers of this drink much less often than those who have not included it in their diet;
• tooth enamel becomes stronger;
• the mood rises;
• easy to quench your thirst;
• relaxes in stressful situations;
• does not increase blood pressure, unlike many of its counterparts (due to the fact that it contains tannins instead of caffeine);
• helps to recover during the postoperative period (after heart attacks and strokes);
• rich in antioxidants rejuvenates body and mind;
• restores disturbed metabolism;
• tannins invigorate a man, raising self-esteem and male dignity.

One of the unique and inexplicable features of medicine is the individual effect on each person. It saturates a person with exactly those substances that he lacks.

But no matter how useful oolong is, there is a flip side of the coin. Whom it can harm:

• 1. There are people suffering from hypersensitivity to the components of the drink. This can cause allergic reactions.
• 2. Do not drink it and stomach ulcer.
• 3. If the level of cholesterol is low, even low, then it is not recommended to drink the gullet.

With milk

Milk on its own healthy drink... It saturates with many useful substances. Especially when it comes to natural milk straight from under the cow.

A lot of people like to add milk to tea or coffee. But how useful or harmful is it?

The advantages of such a union:

• + General strengthening, diuretic and diaphoretic effect;
• + Beneficial effect on vision;
• + Makes the walls of blood vessels stronger;
• + Improves memory and stimulates the development of logic and creativity;
• + Returns strength after physical activity;
• + Reduces appetite and removes "excess garbage" from the body;
• + Combined with honey

The combination of tea with milk is also beneficial in that milk reduces Negative influence caffeine per person, and tea neutralizes the fermentation process in the digestive tract from milk.

Disadvantages of using such a union:

• - beneficial features teas decrease slightly;
• - when mixed with green tea a compound is formed that is difficult for a person to digest;
• - the calorie content of the drink increases.

As a conclusion: you can drink tea with milk, but it is best to choose tea without flavors and quality milk, and do not use a lot of pastry and bakery products in parallel.

If you are looking for the most best tea for a man, then pay attention to Koporsky Ivan-tea, it is much healthier than all of the above teas and is delicious (

Black tea is harmful, although many argue that at moderate consumption black tea benefits much more than harm.

Have you heard that you should beware of strong, thick or stale (more than two hours) drink? Or, for example, a warning: do not drink tea at night, as it contains caffeine and you will not be able to fall asleep. And so on, and so on. It reminds me of a warning about evil. Only these same "warnings", most often alcohol and sell. It is often the same with tea. A website that sells these products warns of the dangers of overuse drink.

Who benefits from black tea

Let's agree this way: if you are sitting under a bush ceylon tea or a coffee bush and have lived in that climate long enough to acclimatize. Do you like it this way - to eat directly from the bush, or to make decoctions - but who will stop you? No wallet, no tradition, no other speculation - just your own sense of proportion.

Remember, as a child, in summer and autumn, you run along the street (more often a village or a southern city), which tree you saw with ripe fruits or not very much - plucked - ate. And you didn't overeat - you run on with the guys and play. And then for some reason your parents or grandmothers distract you from the game - they call you to eat - and you can't explain that you have already eaten.

What kind of tea should you drink

And here's another argument in favor of my assertion that for northern residents this drink is more harmful than useful. In the 19th century, Russia exported its tea - Koporsky or fireweed, and easier Ivan-tea... Have you heard about it? Why did they stop? As in many cases, the explanation is very deep and, on the other hand, simple (I see two reasons):

1. The money that the crown of Great Britain lost from the fact that the huge Russia drank OWN tea and watered them abroad.
2. Health, which is multiplied by the benefits of fireweed. Britain (and if you want someone taller) does not need healthy opponents - it needs 15 million people on the territory of Russia to service the places where minerals are mined.

Therefore, drink black tea, which is unhealthy. And carry your money.

And, by the way, you noticed that it is difficult to convince black tea lovers that this tea is not worth drinking. An example is my mother: a sick thyroid gland, the pressure began to jump, and glaucoma also appeared. I told her: “Mom, you can't drink black tea” - I doubt she would listen. So it was with me when I - even though I was younger then, but the period came - I realized that he was not worth it to drink - and problems began to give up this habit. And it was one cup of morning coffee - what can we say about people consuming caffeine in tea and coffee for many, many years and more than one cup a day?

For me, this is - drug addiction.

Now i'm drinking herbal teas... , or ask friends. In addition, it also supports). When there are not enough herbs, you have to go to the pharmacy.

Why black tea is harmful

Black tea washes out:

How nursing mothers harm themselves and their child harm when they drink black tea with milk to increase lactation. Not only does milk lose its beneficial properties, so does caffeine promotes leaching from the body:

• calcium,
• magnesium.

Also proven - iron is poorly absorbed due to caffeine.

The conclusion follows from this, tea is bad for children while their bone tissue is forming. AND harms the elderly due to the increased fragility of the skeleton.

Harm to the cardiovascular system:

• Well, about pressure rise somehow you can guess.
• Badly affects heart activity; in particular
• Possible arrhythmia or
• increased heart rate,
• Extension vessels,
• In some cases, it may develop varicose veins veins.
• And also h / tea can cause seizures tachycardia or
• Seizures hypertensive patients
• Theophylline raises body temperature.
• Tea / tea provokes development anemia due to an obstacle in the absorption of iron by the body.

Digestive system harm:

• This tea can be irritating to esophagus- more precisely on his mucous membrane.
• In addition, it is possible constipation, stomach pain, intestinal cramps and general deterioration in digestion.
• If this is possible in case of an overdose, then is it not logical to assume that with normal consumption these effects are to a lesser extent, but there are.

Harm to other organs:

• Thanks to the content caffeine and black tea dehydrates the body(more water is removed than supplied).
• Tea raid spoils tooth enamel;
• Tea is contraindicated for people with glaucoma oh, due to surges in intraocular pressure. For the same reason, it is possible pain in the eyes.
• Available noise in ears,
• headache,
• strong tremors in the arms and legs
• Excretion of magnesium from the body, promotes defective body work generally
• muscle tension
• irascibility, nervousness and irritability.
• Insomnia and fatigue(and this does not depend (despite the assertion of "experts") at what time of day you drank tea);
• Tea has been proven to be harmful to women over 50(in the USA, they studied 76 thousand case histories - they concluded: the likelihood of rheumatoid arthritis increases almost 2 times)
• In addition, it was noted in the article about the benefits, the presence in black tea fluorine... However, its overabundance entails problems with bone tissue.
• Fluoride is not good for brain activity(to a greater extent in children).
• At lack of iodine and excess of fluoride depressed function thyroid gland.
• Besides, fluorine harmful to people with kidney problems.

Tea and kidneys

Kidneys don't work from black tea, is this a myth or reality? Let's try to understand this issue.

• The tea contains oxalates they are the main enemies of the kidneys, because thanks to them, pebbles are formed. Moreover, tea packaged or cooled down leads to the risk of getting a stone ridge.
• If you are just starting to have kidney problems, they can be solved by stopping drinking tea.
• We get a lot of fluoride with tea. which aggravates kidney disease.
• The polyphenols (antioxidants) we get from the drink are not all that good. It is not known what the daily value of polyphenols is (most likely it is individual). It was mistakenly believed that a fair amount of green tea rejuvenates the body, but in fact with uncontrolled consumption of tea, polyphenol poisoning occurs. And this leads to the risk of negative changes in the tissues of the kidneys.

Problems with drinking black tea

Many people write that black tea contributes to weight loss, but in the "contraindications" it is written "not recommended for people overweight". Where is the truth? Can't give a damn about the warning and surrender to the will of the inner censor, like with herbs? I would not recommend it. We will argue: overweight people most often have health problems - blood pressure jumps, the heart plays pranks and, in general, everything is not always in order with the vessels. And in a similar situation, take regularly tonic(albeit without sugar) - questionable benefit.

For pregnant: the harm of black tea for a baby in the womb, a tea-consuming mother has been proven: (I think perhaps all of the above i) the child will have reduced birth weight.

When breastfeeding responsible mother will refuse to drink black tea and coffee, not only for the reason overexcited child(what they write about), but also because of the above side effects black tea(You are not the Lord God and you cannot know which of these points will affect YOUR baby)

Well, such little things as caveats:

• Do not take medications(partial absorption of drugs and deposition in the kidneys).
• At high body temperature - do not drink hot black tea(problems with blood vessels) chills may worsen.

Bad habit

These are already small things in comparison with the above, and in comparison with drug addiction some people.

The truth will emerge, but transnational corporations will try to rid us of this information. They need a population serving oil rigs - not thinking, not criticizing, always under the dope - working cattle.

Wake up !!! Learn. Get away from the stereotypes imposed after the Second World War. Go back to basics.

Is red tea harmful?

They are forced to write a separate paragraph about red tea because of the confusion. Many people consider hibiscus red tea, but this is fundamentally wrong. Hibiscus is Sudanese rose, you will not think of rosehip tea as red. A rough example, but understandable. For example, we have harvested tea in China, and if we process it minimally, we get green tea. And if we apply different methods fermentation, there are enough technological secrets here - we will get red, yellow, black teas in general, whatever our heart desires. That is, red tea in properties is close to black and green, differs in a higher content of essential oils and phenolic compounds. So the harm from him is the same. Just in case, we recall:

• You can not drink for diseases such as: ulcers, gastritis, atherosclerosis, acute viral infections, hypertension.
• It is not recommended to drink for pregnant women.
• Hot tea burns the mucous membrane of the mouth, leads to stomach cramps, cold tea increases the accumulation of phlegm.
• Strong tea leaves, due to the high concentration of theine, provoke overexcitation of the nervous system, headaches, and on an empty stomach - it can provoke vomiting.
• If brewed incorrectly, the harm increases - lipids, essential oils, phenols are oxidized.
• You can not drink medicines - tannin, reacting with medicines, destroy them or reduce their effect.

Red tea can easily harm the kidneys... Especially for people who have a tendency to form kidney stones. The mechanism of stone formation is as follows - you have a problem with the exchange of uric acid. It accumulates in the kidneys, and this leads to the formation of stones.

Black tea (in some countries it is called red because of the rich ruby ​​color of the drink) is a product of the processing of tea leaves.

1. For cooking, the tops of the shoots of the plant are usually collected.
2. Further, the raw material is dried for several hours in order to soften it and get rid of excess moisture.
3. After that, curling is carried out - by hand or using special rollers, and then fermented (oxidized) to reveal the taste of the tea and increase the shelf life.
4. The final stage of leaf processing is drying at a temperature of about 95 ° and cutting (whole leaf teas are not subjected to it).
5. Then sorting takes place and additional processing- the resulting product is sorted by the size of the tea leaves (the more homogeneous the variety, the better it is), and if necessary, it is flavored and additional ingredients are added.

As a result, high-quality tea becomes rich or light color, a kind of aroma and shows its healing properties... However, you should not use it uncontrollably: it is recommended to soberly assess the ratio of harm and benefit.

Harm

Why black tea is harmful

Many are so accustomed to drinking several cups of black tea a day without deteriorating health that they believe in possible harm black tea is very difficult for them. However, it is advisable to change the strength of the drink, reduce its use, or even completely abandon it in the following cases:

• Increased excitability. Black tea has a high content of caffeine, which is known for its active effects on the nervous system. That is why drinking a drink before bedtime or with an exacerbation of neurosis is not recommended - it threatens with insomnia, mood swings, heart palpitations and headaches. The maximum that you can afford is 1-2 cups of lightly brewed black tea with honey or milk.
• Diseases of the eyes. Strong black tea has been shown to increase eye pressure and should be avoided in case of glaucoma.
• The tannin contained in black tea at an increased concentration has an irritating effect on the mucous membrane, therefore, with gastritis and exacerbation of gastric ulcer, you should not drink it - the state of health may noticeably deteriorate.
• Black tea contains fluoride, which is extremely beneficial in small amounts, but if consumed in excess, it destroys calcium compounds, which can adversely affect the health of teeth and bones. To avoid such harmful effect, do not brew the drink too hard and do not drink it too often.
• Caffeine and tannins interfere with the absorption of iron, so you should not drink black tea with iron-containing foods, as well as while treating anemia.

In principle, the product does not pose a serious danger - but if used correctly and in moderation potential harm is reduced to a minimum.

Is milk tea harmful?

If you are an avid tea drinker, then most likely you are familiar with the well-known English tradition drinking tea with milk. However, there are a lot of rumors and myths around this action. Someone considers tea with milk useful, someone finds the belief about the dangers of tea with milk quite reasonable.

There is no particular harm from tea with milk, rather there are a number of properties that can be equated to negative, but not harmful properties of this drink:

1. Milk tea has a diuretic effect, so do not consume it at night to avoid stressing the kidneys during sleep.
2. By adding milk to tea, you neutralize the effect of regular tea on blood vessels by blocking their ability to expand, thereby reducing beneficial effect from this drink.
3. Tea brewing contains a special useful substance catechin. When milk is added to tea, catechin under the influence of high temperature mixes with casein, breaking down into components, thereby significantly reducing the amount useful elements comprehended from each of the products, if you use them in pure form.
4. If you mix milk with green tea, the theaflamine molecules combine with milk proteins to form a difficult-to-digest substance, causing an extra load on the intestines.
5. Some people may suffer from individual intolerance to tea in combination with milk.

It is also worth mentioning that there are many myths about the dangers and benefits of milk tea, but the lion's share of these rumors has not been confirmed by research, or those have not been conducted at all.

Benefit

Composition of black tea

Black tea is remarkable for its content of the following nutrients:

• Tannins (have a hemostatic, astringent and anti-inflammatory effect, neutralizes the effect of heavy metals on the body);
• Caffeine (stimulates the nervous system, heart activity);
• Amino acids (slow down aging, maintain a normal metabolism);
• Carotene (vitamin A) (improves the condition of the skin, hair, supports work endocrine system);
• Vitamin C (contained in an insignificant amount, since most of it is destroyed during processing);
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) (necessary for the general tone of the body)
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (helps to synthesize hemoglobin, ensures the health of the skin and mucous membranes);
• Nicotinic acid (vitamin PP) (breaks down fats, maintains the energy balance of the body);
• Pantothenic Acid (promotes healthy cholesterol formation);
• Fluoride (required for the normal condition of the teeth and mouth);
• Potassium (promotes normal muscle function, relieves spasms);
• Vitamin P (improves blood composition, elasticity of blood vessels, has a beneficial effect on vision);
• Vitamin K (maintains healthy bones, normalizes blood clotting, has a calming effect).

The benefits of black tea

All these substances are contained in black tea in beneficial quantities for the body, so the drink has the following beneficial properties:

• Invigorates, tones, improves physical and brain activity, gives energy.
• Soothes, improves concentration.
• Prevents inflammation, protects against bacteria, and maintains oral health.
• Stimulates the kidneys and urinary system, helps fight edema.
• Helps to cope with migraines, spasms, muscle pain.
• Normalizes digestion in case of indigestion;
• Accelerates skin healing, treatment of rashes and ulcers;
• Allows you to improve your well-being, it is easier to endure feverish conditions.

All these arguments in favor of black tea are valid only if all the rules of preparation and use are observed. Many people believe that coffee invigorates better, but it should be borne in mind that the effect of tea is more gradual and long-lasting, so you do not need to abuse it in the hope of getting a stronger and more lasting effect - this can lead to the exact opposite result.

The benefits of milk tea

Many experts believe that milk tea is useful because:

• It improves brain function, saturates the body with trace elements and vitamins.
• Also, this tea is useful for those who cannot consume pure milk, as it is easily digested and does not have a heaviness effect on the stomach.
• Due to milk, part of the caffeine contained in tea is neutralized, which explains the benefits of tea with milk in case of nervous disorders, neuroses and depression.
• If your immunity has decreased, then use milk tea. It contains antioxidants and vitamins to support a weakened body and have a beneficial effect on the kidneys.
• Drinking tea with milk is especially beneficial, as it has a tonic effect on the body, neutralizing the aggressive effects of caffeine and other alkaloids.

The benefits of monastery tea

The benefits of monastery tea can hardly be overestimated, because it is capable of:

• Heal from gastrointestinal disorders, baldness, prostatitis, psoriasis, hypertension and many other ailments.
• Monastic tea contains a lot of biologically active substances that have a beneficial effect on vision, nervous system, mental activity and reaction speed.
• Monastic tea is not only a useful psychostimulant, but also an excellent antidepressant.
• Moreover, monastery tea increases immunity, normalizes metabolism and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the pancreas.

Types of black tea

It may seem to some that tea brew is always the same, but in fact there are several varieties of tea, which experts classify according to their parameters. So, according to the size of tea leaves, the product is divided into the following categories:

1. Large leaf teas - it is believed that they retain a maximum of nutrients and taste properties product, while their taste and aroma differs in depth and softness. Most expensive varieties long tea are large-leaved.
2. Broken teas ("broken") are sliced ​​tea leaves. They are distinguished by their rich color and deep aroma.
3. Seeding ("fanning") - very small pieces of tea leaves that quickly brew and gain color and taste.
4. Tea dust - very small particles of tea leaves, from which the strongest tea leaves are obtained. As a rule, it is packed in disposable paper bags.

By sight mechanical processing the following types of tea are distinguished:

• Baykhovye (loose) - the most popular variety in the world, which is a loose tea leaves.
• Pressed - are dense layers treated with tea facing material. Allocate tiled, tableted and brick. Their taste is usually very rich, but the aroma is weak.
• Extracted - available in powder or liquid extract, often flavored, but the main taste is not pronounced.
• Granular - a type of tea leaves twisted by a special method, not only the top two leaves of the tea shoot are used for it, but also coarser raw materials - up to 5 leaves. Their aroma is rather weak, but the taste and color are very rich.

In addition, natural and artificial flavoring agents are used for many types of teas, but they affect the smell rather than the properties of the drink.

How to choose black tea

A healthy drink can only be obtained from a quality product, so the choice of tea should be taken seriously. It is recommended to pay attention to the following parameters:

• Colour. A quality product can only have black tea leaves. Gray color indicates improper storage, brown indicates low quality tea.
• Uniform brewing: all tea leaves must be the same size.
• Lack of impurities. Fragments of stems, twigs, other debris in black tea brews are absolutely unacceptable.
• Curl of the sheet. The better the tea leaves are twisted, the longer the product is stored and the more pronounced its taste. Loosely rolled large leaf teas are softer and do not last long.
• Adequate humidity. The tea should not be caked, too brittle, or have a burning or moldy smell. Relative firmness and pleasant tea smell are indicators of product quality.
• Freshness. You should pay attention to the date of packaging: tea, pleasant in all respects, should not be older than 5 months - then it gradually loses its useful properties.

In addition, each tea must have its own labeling in accordance with the international classification. You can find out more about it from the seller or in special literature.

ADDITIONALLY

How to brew black tea correctly

In order for black tea to bring maximum benefit and pleasure, you need to brew it as follows:

1. Thoroughly wash and dry the teapot (porcelain, glass or ceramic - you cannot brew tea in metal).
2. Bring water to a boil and rinse the kettle with it 2-3 times.
3. Put the tea leaves in a heated container at the rate of 1 teaspoon per glass and leave for 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour half of the boiling water over the tea leaves and cover the kettle tightly.
5. After 3 minutes, add some boiling water and cover the container again.

After 3-4 minutes, the tea can be poured. It should be noted that it is undesirable to brew the same brew of black tea or drink yesterday's drink: it loses all its useful qualities.

Black tea is rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. In addition, he is able to eliminate nervousness, calm down or increase efficiency. Modern man can no longer imagine his life without this drink. According to statistics, each person consumes an average of two cups of tea a day. In this article, we will figure out what are the benefits of black tea and whether the use of this drink can be harmful to health.

The calorie content of black tea does not depend on its varieties. So, one cup of prepared drink without added sugar contains 6-10 kcal. The composition of black tea is rich in the following elements:

• proteins fats carbohydrates;
• vitamins: A, groups B, C, P, K;
• micro- and macroelements: fluorine, potassium, iron;
• nicotinic, tannic and pantothenic acids;
• amino acids;
• alkaloids: caffeine, theophylline.

Useful properties of black tea

How is black tea useful for the body? Why is it considered one of the best natural drinks?

For many countries of the world, black tea is the national drink. However, few people know about amazing properties black tea. Brewed black tea is able to simultaneously give complete calmness, eliminating nervousness, and have an exciting effect, increasing the emotional state and performance of a person.

Consider the main positive traits black tea:

1. It has antibacterial properties.
2. Able in some cases to reduce high fever due to antipyretic properties.
3. Removes toxins from the body.
4. Helps prevent the development of atherosclerosis and diabetes.
5. Strengthens tooth enamel and gums, prevents the development of caries. Also, black tea helps to fight oral diseases: stomatitis, periodontitis, etc.
6. Helps cope with depression.
7. Weak tea reduces blood pressure, while strong tea, on the contrary, increases it.
8. Improves digestion, minimizes signs of diarrhea or other digestive disorders.
9. At regular use normalizes the functioning of the genitourinary system and kidneys.
10. Expands the vessels of the brain, relieves migraine.
11. Regularly rubbing the eyes with cotton swabs dipped in black tea relieves conjunctivitis.
12. Black tea can protect the skin from UV rays and therefore prevent sunburn.
13. It is believed that black tea slows down the aging process.

With regular consumption of black tea, men feel cheerful and energized throughout the day. For women this amazing drink is also helpful. It helps to improve the condition of the skin, strengthen hair, nails. Due to the low calorie content of the drink and its cleansing properties, black tea is actively used for weight loss.

Which tea to choose: loose or tea bags?

Many people prefer tea bags, as it is convenient to brew and there is less waste. However, manufacturers add many flavors, flavor enhancers, and dyes to such tea. Therefore, allergy sufferers should use such a product with caution. As you know, tea bags are tea dust - overcooked and unsuitable leaves that are left after the selection and production of tea. So give preference to leaf tea so that you can visually assess the quality of the product.

How to brew black tea correctly

Tea should bring maximum benefit to the human body, not harm. That is why it is necessary to be able to brew it correctly. The tea making process begins with boiling water. It is better to use filtered spring or spring water. Well water spoils the taste of the tea, so it should be discarded. Suitable water temperature is 95 degrees.

It is preferable to choose a teapot from red or purple clay. Rinse the kettle with boiling water and pour in the tea leaves (1 tsp for 250-300 ml of water), fill the kettle with boiling water to the middle, close with a lid and a towel (also cover the spout). Infuse black tea for 3-5 minutes and add water to the kettle. Do not remove the foam that forms on top, it contains essential oils.

Strong tea

Freshly made strong tea is able to increase blood pressure, excite the nervous system due to the high content of caffeine in it. However, you should not get carried away with such a drink, as it can have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system.

If you add milk and sugar to strong black tea, then it will help with poisoning with medicines, chemicals, alcohol. This combination of tea can even reduce the severity of the effects of radiation exposure.

The use of tea in cosmetology

Black tea is also suitable for external use, such as in cosmetology. Compresses for eyelids with brewed black tea effectively fight dark circles under the eyes, and in a matter of seconds after applying the compress. A compress from strong tea... Black tea is actively used in the creation of masks, lotions, thanks to its anti-aging properties.

Our grandmothers rinsed gray hair with strong black tea. With regular use, the hair turns brown.

Can I drink black tea during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

There is an opinion that black tea is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. However, it has much less caffeine than green. Therefore, with a weak brewing, black tea will only benefit.

Black tea for children

A small amount of lightly brewed tea with milk and minimum amount Sahara allowed to give to children from 2 years old. Daily rate- 1-2 cups.

Suitable for babies up to one year old special tea in granules, it can be given to a baby from one month. Such tea can calm the child, reduce colic and gas in the child's tummy, and normalize digestion. Daily rate- 50-150 ml (depending on age).

The harm of black tea

Large doses of use aromatic drink can negatively affect the functioning of the kidneys, disrupt the functioning of the thyroid gland, destroy bone tissue... It's all about the mineral substance that is found in black tea - fluoride. With its excess in the body, irreversible processes can begin.

Strong tea can increase blood pressure, which is contraindicated for hypertensive patients. You should also not exclude individual intolerance to the product.

The black tea brew should not be left overnight or overnight. This creates a favorable environment in which harmful microorganisms develop that can cause a number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Do not exceed the amount of black tea drinking - 2-3 cups per day for an adult. If you consume more than 5 cups daily, the body will lose magnesium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. As a result, a person develops weakness, chronic fatigue, absent-mindedness, and sleep disturbances.