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Black Tea

Black tea is one of the most popular and widely consumed tea varieties in the world. Like green tea , it is obtained from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis, a plant from the Theaceae family. This plant, with its precious leaves, can reach up to two meters in the wild, while in cultivation it is maintained and grown to the height of a shrub or bush with more extensive branching.

Both types of tea use the tallest buds of the plant. It's important to note that the difference between these two types of tea is simply the processing and oxidation process.

The leaves used to produce black tea are harvested and macerated and dried . This begins the oxidation process, which gives the tea its characteristic black color, which ultimately determines its color and final name: black tea.

The drying process allows you to obtain a product with a more intense flavour and aroma.

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Insights into Black Tea

Properties of Black Tea

Among the most prized varieties of black tea is Chinese black tea, although in China and neighboring countries it is actually known as red tea due to the color the beverage takes on once the tea leaves are steeped. In our shop, you can purchase two different varieties of black tea, including Keemun and Pu'er tea.

One of the important characteristics of black tea is that, unlike other types of tea, it retains its properties for several years after its harvest and production.

Benefits of Black Tea

Black tea is a tremendous source of well-being for our body. The specific substances it contains sometimes slow down cell degeneration, sometimes act as a preventative measure, and still others improve metabolism or other vital functions.

Specifically, black tea is rich in polyphenols , such as flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants. These active ingredients fight the onset of cellular problems such as cancer cells.

Among the benefits of black tea, it's important to mention its strong cardiovascular action , as it's highly effective against cholesterol and triglycerides. It also has beneficial effects on blood pressure, thus helping to reduce the risk of stroke.

Moderate but consistent consumption of black tea contributes to weight loss . This isn't just a common misconception; some scientific studies have shown that, combined with a healthy lifestyle, the substances (catechins) contained in tea leaves can help reduce body fat.

Finally, black tea also has astringent properties. If you find yourself in an unpleasant situation, drinking a nice cup of black tea infusion with a slice of lemon would certainly be a panacea.

Contraindications of Black Tea

Even black tea has some minor contraindications, mostly due to excessive consumption. Black tea contains caffeine , theobromine , theophylline, and theine . The latter is found in greater quantities than in green tea. Improper consumption of black tea could cause the same consequences as excessive coffee consumption. It's important to note that a cup of black tea contains about 40 mg of caffeine, compared to 100 mg in a typical cup of coffee.

A more significant contraindication is for those who are vegetarian, vegan, or suffer from anemia: black tea reduces iron absorption, which is why it is recommended to consume it between meals.