What is the difference between Black Tea and Green Tea?
Black tea and green tea are processed from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. It is the processes that the Camellia Sinensis leaves undergo that produce the different types of tea. The leaves for black tea are fully oxidized while those for green teas are lightly steamed before being dried. 2. I have heard that tea contains flavonoids. What are flavonoids and how are they good for your health? Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants. Research is now suggesting that flavonoids in both black and green tea may have a protective role to play in combating certain conditions such as heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Tea has one of the highest total flavonoid contents of all plants at 15% of the leaf by dry weight. In the UK where tea is the average daily consumption of tea is 3 cups/ day, tea is the major source of flavonoids in the diet, providing approximately 80% of dietary flavonoids for the population as a whole. 3. How does Black tea differ from green tea in its flavonoid co
