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10 Types of Healthy Tea That Benefit Your Life With Every Sip

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at SCU chapter.

Never fear, your healthy tea is here. Who would have thought a little flavored water could do the trick in making you into a healthier, more vibrant human being? Filled with antioxidants, tea never fails to help your body improve and fight off dreaded diseases. Offering just as much caffeine and less sugar/added ingredients that come with your morning mocha, these ten types of tea are guaranteed to satisfy the next time you run out of coffee beans. 

1. Oolong Tea

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This tea contains antioxidants to dissolve fatty cells and detoxify your body leaving your insides to function freely, according to Food Chemistry. It even helps with improving your skin skills, healing sun spots and improving its overall health, leaving it as nice as baby’s skin. 

2. Black Tea

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With a high amount of caffeine, this healthy tea can get you started on the right foot while helping lower your cholesterol through the presence of antioxidants, according to The Journal of Nutrition.

3. Green Tea

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To heal damaged skin, drink a little green tea and revive all the dry skin cells that have been suffering too long. Studies presented by ProQuest explain how the catechins present in green tea, is currently being examined to prevent cancer and decrease cardiovascular disease from taking over. 

4. White Tea

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Not only can this tea stop cardiovascular disease from occurring, it has been proven by the National Cancer Institute to reduce the chance of breast cancer coming back in patients. This seems to be the power house of all teas. 

5. Jasmine Tea

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Jasmine tea very common tea in most supermarkets. This is probably because it is a main factor in helping the older and younger generations, meaning it can help prevent wrinkles and aging skin, along with reducing acne by slowing down oil production and putting hormones in a more balanced state. The SFGate the majority of reasons you should indulge in this tea.  

6. Chamomile Tea

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Ever sick in bed, trying to resist the pain of your soar throat. Chamomile tea has just the right antioxidants to soothe your throat, while stunting certain diabetes side effects at the same time, according to the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

7. Dandelion Tea

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Similar to the other healthy teas above, the dandelion tea has properties to help with your skin and cleanse your internal organs, keeping your digestion tract in line. 

8. Lemon Ginger Tea

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Zingiber and lemon are both present in this tea and thankfully enough, they both boost the immune system to help combat bacterial infections. Start downing this tea the next time you feel a sniffly noise coming along. 

9. Peppermint Tea

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If you are facing issues with acne or pimples, drink some peppermint tea to boost your estrogen levels helping combat the excessive oils being produce. The European Food Research and Technology journal goes in depth on its positive effects. Clearing away the dead skin cells will leave your skin fresh and revived. 

10. Rooibos Tea

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Last but not least is rooibos tea, high in vitamin C. Avoid taking the dreaded airborne and stay with this warm tea that will prevent any sickness from occurring in the first place. 

The wonders of the tea world will continue to excite and benefit all who choose to pour a warm cup in the morning. No wonder people have been drinking this for thousands of years. 

I love writing and I love trying new food. My dream is to be an investigative journalist. On the side of academics, I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, painting, and sailing.