More than 80 years old, English breakfast tea or English tea is a blend of Assam Black Tea, Ceylon Tea, and Kenyan tea. It is one of the most famously consumed tea on the English breakfast table, partly why it’s called by its unique name.
Essentially calorie-free, English breakfast tea is a powerhouse of nutrients as it contains Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus. It also has a rich supply of B vitamins, including folate, as well as minerals such as fluoride that promote dental health. English breakfast tea boasts of various antioxidants including polyphenols.
The rich flavonoid content of English breakfast tea gives it many benefits including the improvement of arterial health, a likely reduction in the Risk Of Cancer, and better dental health. Let us take a look at all the wonderful benefits of this tea.
Detoxifies the Body
Rich in flavonoids, thearubigins, and theaflavins, black tea is an amazing antioxidant tea. It helps in fighting free radical damage in the body and promotes overall health. The antioxidants present in this tea also help slow the signs of ageing.
Eliminates Stress
Recent studies suggest that black tea helps in reducing the cortisol levels in your body that is the major stress hormone. Hence, English breakfast tea, being a black tea blend eliminates stress.
Reduces Cholesterol Levels
Regular consumption of this black tea blend has shown to lower the LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of Atherosclerosis. It also aids in increasing the HDL (good) cholesterol levels in the body, thanks to its high antioxidant content.