Black tea and its history

In many countries, it is one of the most popular drinks, and few people are aware that black tea has a better quality compared to green tea or oolong with a significantly shorter history.

According to some sources, he was born purely by chance, in the middle of the 17th century in China. As part of their move, the army is said to have camped near a facility used for drying tea. An unplanned military visit caused the tea leaves to stay in the sun longer, they turned dark red, and the drink obtained from them also retained its dark color. Moreover, it impressed with its taste.

Dutch and British merchants soon began to call it black tea. Today, no one is interested in whether this particular story is behind the origin of black tea, or - as other sources state - the Chinese simply started tea leaves ferment to extend their life.

In any case, in the 18th century, black tea became the drink of the aristocracy and a sought-after commercial commodity. Today, it is a drink of all social classes, and experts spare no effort in enumerating a whole range of benefits for our health.

The active substance is caffeine, i.e. in the case of tea it is listed under the name tein. Black tea stimulates the nervous system, removes fatigue and insomnia. It also improves overall concentration, stimulates metabolism, stimulates the lungs and heart and contributes to brain oxygenation.

Nine Benefits of Black Tea

1. It is a source of valuable polyphenols – antioxidants that protect the body from harmful free radicals. As a result, it reduces the risk of developing diabetes, optimizes cholesterol levels, and even helps burn excess fat.
2. Thanks to its flavonoid content, it has the ability to reduce the risk of various heart diseases.
3. Lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol levels.
4. Balances the gut microbiome, thus maintaining healthy digestion and proper immune system function.
5. Regular consumption of black tea reduces blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.
6. Studies have shown that drinking two cups of black tea daily reduces the risk of a heart attack by almost 20%.
7. Improves insulin utilization in the body, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.
8. Polyphenols in black tea suppress the growth of certain cancer cells, thereby reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.
9. Thanks to its caffeine content, it enhances concentration and reduces fatigue.

Black tea is most commonly used internally, i.e., as a beverage. However, it also has a long history of external application, particularly for hair.

Brunettes will appreciate its ability to enhance the natural dark color of hair and its shine. Thanks to caffeine and antioxidants, rinsing your hair with black tea ensures stimulation of hair growth and reduction of excessive hair loss.

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