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Why tea matters...
Black tea has many health and well-being benefits, which most of us are completely unaware of. In addition, some of us are confused by various 'old wives tales' associated with drinking tea.
Tea, the world's favourite drink, can help you maintain your health as part of a balanced diet and healthy, active lifestyle. The antioxidants, hydrating properties, caffeine and fluoride found in tea mean that you need never feel guilty about reaching for the teapot.
The UK drinks 165 million cups of tea a day, with about 70% of the population drinking tea regularly.
To read any of the Tea Advisory Panel press releases just click on the title. You can also get information in our feature bulletins and find published research papers and reports in the Research section.
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| Black tea linked to a reduced risk of Ovarian Cancer | 26 February 2009 | According to latest research from America, black tea has been found to reduce the possible risk of ovarian cancer. The study found that women drinking two or more cups of black tea a day had a 30% reduction in risk of ovarian cancer. | 72 KB | Read |
| Black tea could lower risk of Parkinson's disease | 14 March 2008 | Drinking black tea regularly could reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, concluded a study. | 32 KB | Read |
| TAP comments on latest diabetes findings and the link to tea | 4 March 2008 | In response to a research paper just published in the Journal of Aging Cell which reviews the possible link of black tea and its compounds towards the prevention of Diabetes, the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP) would like to make the following comment: | 26 KB | Read |
| Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in their arteries | 14 March 2008 | Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from building up plaque in their arteries, so reducing their risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the results of a study conducted in Paris. | 33 KB | Read |
| Clinical proof of the invigorating benefits of tea | 13 February 2009 | A new research study has shown that tea really can be a pick-me-up - with the caffeine consumed by typical British tea-drinkers benefiting both mind and body without causing health concerns. | 30 KB | Read |
Myth Buster
“Is the high level of fluoride in tea harmful?”
No, fluoride is known to protect teeth from dental caries. The tea plant accumulates fluoride from the soil and for this reason a cup of tea is a natural source of fluoride.
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UK Tea Consumption
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