Are you a Teaholic (Chai Lover)? Know which tea is best_ By- NEETA SHARMA

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in India as well as in other parts of the world. Tea lovers all around the world love it for various reasons. There are many types of tea such as green tea, black tea, lemon tea, milk tea, ice tea, hibiscus tea, cinnamon tea, and a lot more. Hence, if you are a teaholic or chai lover then this post is for you. In this article, we are giving you essential information regarding which tea is best in terms of taste, health, and many other factors.

# An overview of tea

Basically, whether it's green or black tea, both are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The main difference between them is oxidation and processing because black tea is oxidized but green tea is not.

Black tea: For processing the black tea, the leaves are rolled first. Then they are exposed to air to activate the process of oxidation. Due to the reaction the leaves turn dark brown and let the flavors intensify.

Green Tea: Green tea is processed for preventing oxidation and that’s why it has light color as compared to black tea.

# Which is better? Black, Green, or Milk Tea

Tea lovers widely love milk tea with intense taste, especially in India. But in other parts of the many tea enthusiasts like Black tea with lemon which is named as lemon tea. This is also tasty and has various health benefits as well. On the other hand, Green tea is considered a healthy tea specifically among those people who want to lose weight.

Usually, both black and Green Tea contains a stimulant known as caffeine. Caffeine by blocking the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine stimulates the nervous system. In addition to this, it also helps in releasing mood-enhancing neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Thus, as a result, caffeine can boost mood, alertness, vigilance, and reaction time. Both tea also comprises polyphenols that have strong antioxidant effects as well as possibly reduce the risk of heart disease.

Moreover, green and black tea have high antioxidant content that helps in preventing cancer but among these two green tea is highly effective. Whereas, Milk tea loses in this because the milk in it affects the absorption of antioxidants by your body. Also, the milk tea doesn’t have a calming or energizing effect.

# Green tea or black tea which is better for weight loss?

Finally, as compared to other tea, Green tea is more beneficial as it has a slightly better antioxidant profile in comparison to black tea and is known for liver protection as well. Additionally, when it comes to weight loss then green tea is the winner.

# Top Places Around the World for Enjoying Tea

India - Milk Tea, Masala Chai, Kahwa (Kashmiri tea)

Morocco - Mint Tea

Turkey - Turkish Tea

Sri Lanka - Ceylon Tea

Japan - Matcha, Genmaicha and Ryokucha tea

Argentina - Yerba Mate

England - Earl Grey Tea

South Africa - Rooibos Tea

Guatemala - Hibiscus Tea

 

Taiwan - Oolong Tea

Greece - Chamomile Tea

# Final Words

So, tea lovers can try different flavors of tea from all around the world. It’s up to you that you like which tea depending on its taste and benefits. Tea is one of those beverages that is loved by most people and is chosen above coffee. Hence, we hope you will like this article and in case of any queries, questions, or suggestions you can comment us below in the comment section box.