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for heart disease , scientists have discovered that green tea keeps blood vessels relaxed , and that means they can cope with big changes in blood pressure , which means that heart has to work a little less hard . Green tea is widely believed to kill cancer cells , it reduces cholesterol and is delays the onset and progress of Alzheimer ’ s and Parkinson ’ s diseases . And as a bonus , it can combat the symptoms of depression .
BLACK TEA
Black tea is the kind of tea that most of us drink – it ’ s the stuff that is found in most tea bags , and it is the basis of the nation ’ s favourites : Darjeeling , English Breakfast and Earl Grey . Black tea has been found to be good for circulation , plus it reduces stress levels by balancing hormones .
Black tea is great for oral health as it reduces the ability for plaque to form on our teeth , as well as restricting the growth of the bacteria that forms cavities . Like other types of teas , black tea contains antioxidants , so is good for the skin and blood pressure . Studies have shown that this ability to lower blood pressure means that those who drink black tea have a lower chance of having a stroke . What ’ s more , black tea contains a load of phytochemicals which reduce the chances of developing arthritis . It can even keep our digestive systems nice and healthy , and look after our immune system which in turn looks after us .
Where To Buy
There are some fabulous online tea sellers around – here are just some of them .
KENT & SUSSEX TEA COMPANY
This family business has over 1,000 different types of tea on offer . Not only do they sell tea , but they are also involved in every aspect of it from beginning to end , so they really are experts when it comes to the nation ’ s traditional drink . Try some of the more exotic flavours such as banana green tea or blueberry fizz fruit tisane , or stick with tried and tested blends including Earl Grey . www . tea-and-coffee . com
BLUEBIRD TEA CO
Bluebird Tea Co has been around since 2013 , and was set up in order to make people happy . That ethos has stuck with the owners and customers ever since , and it really does what it says it will – buying from Bluebird is a joyous thing . The online shop is packed full of all things tea , from the leaves and bags themselves to mugs , teapots and more . There are also handy recipes and details on how to brew the perfect cuppa . www . bluebirdteaco . com
CUP OF TEA LTD
If you are looking for a wide range of high quality teas , Cup Of Tea Ltd is the place to go . All the teas available here are made from only
the very finest handpicked leaves , and that makes all the difference . Browse the great selection and if you have any questions about what kind of tea you should get , just ask – they ’ ll be happy to answer your queries and point you in the right direction . www . cupoftea . co . uk
IMPERIAL TEAS
Not only can you buy some really rather lovely teas from Imperial Teas in Lincoln ( through their online shop ), but they even make their own . The Earl Grey that is available is made by Imperial Teas themselves , which is a very different and certainly unique way of going about things . Why not try it and see how it measures up ? www . imperialteas . co . uk
T2
T2 has just opened up a new shop in Bluewater , but if you ’ re not local to the shopping centre and you want to try some of their weird and wonderful flavours , you can buy them online and enjoy next day delivery on most products . Speaking of the products , there are some fabulous flavours to choose from . They include crème brûlée , creamy choc chai , shimmer punch and lemon sorbet to name just a few . If you ’ re not sure what to buy , go to the website and use the handy tea finder tool which will give you a better idea of what will work for you . www . t2tea . com
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