Latest Research
The Tea Advisory Panel publishes reviews and reports on black tea and health and also sponsors various research papers and studies. You can read the full reports by clicking on the relevant title.
For more details about any of these reviews or reports, please contact the TAP press office via: Emma Sanderson or Nicky Smith on 0207 7058989
Papers and reviews:
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| Title | Date | Category | Description | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological effects of dietary components of tea: caffeine and L-theanine | 10 April 2008 | Health Research Archive | This review summarizes the literature on the association between two dietary components of tea, caffeine and L-theanine, and the psychological outcomes of consumption; it also identifies areas for future research. | Read |
| Effects of black and green tea consumption on blood glucose levels in non-obese elderly men and women from Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS epidemiological study | 10 April 2008 | Health Research Archive | Obesity and diabetes are metabolic disorders that affect a large amount of the elderly population and are related to increased cardiovascular risk. | Read |
| Tea or coffee? A case study on evidence for dietary advice | 10 April 2008 | Health Research Archive | The present paper explores the level of evidence required to justify giving dietary advice to the public. | Read |
| The effects of l-theanine, caffeine and their combination on cognition and mood | 10 April 2008 | Health Research Archive | l-Theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea. | Read |
| Effectiveness of green tea on weight reduction in obese Thais: A randomized, controlled trial | 10 April 2008 | Health Research Archive | This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of green tea on weight reduction in obese Thais. | 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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