WHAT IS TEA?

Tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. Tea comes from the plant Camellia Sinensis and is consumed as Green, Black, or Oolong tea. From these chief varieties, green tea is known to have the best health benefits on human health. The association between tea consumption and human health has long been celebrated, especially green tea.
Tea contains zero calories and just a serving of tea is like adding a serving of fruits or vegetables to your diet. About one-third of the weight of a tea leaf is flavonoids, which is considered to be a great proportion, especially when you consider there are no calories in tea. Many people believe that tea is dehydrating, but the National Academy of Sciences has refuted that claim, stating that tea is as hydrating as water.
Sipping on tea is also one of the easiest ways to get your share of antioxidants without consuming calorie-rich food. These antioxidants help in maintaining healthy cells that can get us a better and healthier life.