Tea from Nepal

The most popular beverage in the world after water, tea is delicious and has important health benefits.  There are studies that suggest that tea that is grown at higher altitudes, as in Nepal, is the healthiest (more to come on that!)  

Unsweetened tea is virtually calorie free and has significantly less caffeine than coffee.  According to a research overview from the Tea Association of the USA, “Tea contains flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds that have been shown to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which scientists believe over time …contribute to many chronic diseases.”  The overview also points to one study that suggests that tea may help strengthen the immune system and to another that says that “preliminary research suggests that drinking tea may have effects on body weight, fat accumulation and insulin activity.”

For more information, please see An Overview of Research on the Potential Health Benefits of Tea

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Caffeine levels in tea vary by type of tea, season, harvest and brewing times. In all cases, caffeine levels in a cup of tea are lower than in a comparably-sized cup of coffee. Black teas, black tea blends, masalas and pu-ehrs have 30-50% of the caffeine as a typical cup of coffee. Oolong teas have 25-35%; green teas have 20-25% of the caffeine and white teas have even less caffeine – under 20% of the caffeine in a typical cup of coffee.

Caffeine is typically released in the first few seconds of infusion. To lower the caffeine content of a tea, steep the leaves quickly (15-30 seconds) then throw the water away and resteep.