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Why tea matters...

A wealth of scientific research suggests black tea has many health and well-being benefits, which most of us are completely unaware of. 

Tea, the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, is thought by many to help maintain health as part of a balanced diet and a healthy, active lifestyle. 

The UK drinks 100 million cups of tea a day, with about 70% of the population drinking tea regularly.

Articles and research (28)

Title Date Category Description  
Tea Compounds and the Gut Microbiome 19th Feb '20 Health & Wellbeing Findings from Trials and Mechanistic Studies by Dr Tim Bond & Dr Emma Derbyshire. Why your friendly bacteria really love a cuppa! New research review reveals tea drinking maybe good for our gut health. More research is needed.
TEA AND SOPHROLOGY – How drinking tea taps into our inner body and mind 27th Aug '19 Health & Wellbeing FOR JOURNALISTS ONLY
Effects of Tea Consumption on Measures of Cardiovascular Disease 24th May '19 Heart Health Systematic Review of Meta-Analysis Studies and Randomised Controlled Trials
Brew Knew That? 23rd Aug '18 Health & Wellbeing For journalists only.
Tea time 20th Nov '17 Fluoride Robin Seymour examines the links between tea and fluoride, and reveals if drinking the world’s second favourite beverage has any dental or health benefits
Is black tea consumption associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes? 20th Jun '16 Heart Health Research review
A randomised cross-over trial to evaluate the impact of tea on measures of hydration 18th Jun '16 Hydration There is a view in the popular press that caffeinated drinks, such as tea, have an adverse effect on hydration.
Research Review: Emerging evidence for tea benefits 16th Jun '16 Health & Wellbeing Evaluation of research on the benefits of tea drinking
Tea: hydration and other health benefits 3rd May '16 Hydration Research review
The suitability of caffeinated drinks for children. 19th Jun '13 Caffeine The increased availability of caffeinated drinks raises questions about the level of caffeine that is appropriate for children, as well as the benefits and risks associated with their consumption.
Black tea is not significantly different from water in the maintenance of normal hydration in human 20th Jan '11 Hydration Research paper
A randomised cross-over trial to evaluate the impact of tea on measures of hydration 17th Jun '10 TAP Reports There is a view in the popular press that caffeinated drinks, such as tea, have an adverse effect on hydration.
The health effects of black tea and flavonoids 20th May '09 TAP Published Papers Publisher: Nutrition & Food Science; June 2009
Author: Dr Carrie Ruxton
Date: 2009

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“One cup of tea contains only 50mg caffeine per 190ml cup.”

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