Tea Soothes Your Soul and Supports Your Well-Being

September 29, 2022 by Madison Greer Former Staff Writer

Throughout history, many generations have used a hot cup of tea to promote mental and physical wellness. The discovery of tea dates to 2732 B.C., when leaves from a wild tree blew into Chinese Emperor Shen Nung’s pot of boiling water and the pleasant scent compelled him to take a sip. The legend says that the emperor described how the liquid gave him a warm feeling (https://books.google.com/books/about/All_the_Tea_in_China.html?id=CfiPtgAACAAJ&source=kp_book_description) that invigorated his body and soul.

Today, tea is the second most consumed beverage after water (https://books.google.com/books/about/All_the_Tea_in_China.html?id=CfiPtgAACAAJ&source=kp_book_description) around the world, with more than 3,000 varieties of available. Whether you prefer it hot or iced, drinking a cup of tea can help soothe your soul and support your well-being.

What the Research Tell Us

Tea is high in antioxidants called flavonoids, specifically polyphenols, which help the body to eliminate free radicals (https://www.uchealth.org/today/the-health-benefits-of-drinking-tea/) that otherwise damage proteins, DNA, and lipids.

Benefits of some popular varieties include:

​​​​​​How to Practice

Using your favorite recipe or a new one from this article and sidebar, brew your own tea to reap the benefits of the soothing beverage.


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