History of Tea Products

Asians drank tea for many years before brewing it as a beverage. As tea is typically prepared by boiling water, people have considered tea drinking a healthy habit. Tea products are originally collected from plants in East Asia and gradually spread to other regions. Drinking tea has eventually become more fashionable worldwide through exportation. Everyday tea products include green, white, oolong, and black tea.

Purposes for Tea Drinking

The traditional concept recommends drinking tea for medical purposes. People believe different types of leaves generate other effects on wellness. Tea contains various components that may release symptoms and promote health. Traditional Chinese medicine utilizes herbal tea to protect human well-being. Benefits caused by consuming herbal tea might be associated with bioactive components. The evidence implies that herbal tea is beneficial in treating specific pathologies, such as digestive symptoms, by modulating internal activities. Herbal tea is commonly made with natural materials, including flowers, roots, and leaves. Oriental medicine widely uses lemon balm, hawthorn berry, and rosehip to reduce the risk of health problems.

Research focuses on the connection between physical wellness and tea products; however, there are still some concerns regarding tea consumption. Please discuss herbal tea consumption with your primary doctor if you are pregnant.

Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92768/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea