It's no surprise that the health benefits of tea have been scientifically and medically upheld by independent research in several countries. Even before modern science formalized its findings, the rest of the tea--drinking world already knew it. Tea is good food. The properties contained in tea have played a significant role in benefiting patients with heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain types of cancer. We know that antioxidants destroy free radicals, which wreak havoc to the human body, and tea is rich in antioxidants. Tea also contains vitamins including carotenoids and vitamin K, and mineral components including potassium, aluminum, manganese and fluoride. As if this weren't enough, the antibiotic effects of tea have proven helpful to oral and bone health and have also been used as a treatment for anemia. A recent study in Britain found that tea may inhibit certain brain enzymes linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Now you know--so what are you waiting for?Enjoy a delicious, healthy cup of tea today.