8 Surprising Health Benefits of Earl Grey Tea



Earl Grey, a lesser known variety of tea is quiet famous in the western countries. It is a blended tea with distinctive citrus flavor and aroma which it gets from oil extracted from Bergamot orange. It falls into the category of flavored teas like “white, green, oolong & black” that are scented or flavored with fruits, flowers, spices, oils, extracts, natural and artificial flavors. It contains many health benefits as mentioned below:


Benefits of Earl Grey Tea

1.      Promotes Dental Health:



 Earl Grey Tea contains high level of anti-oxidant Catechin, which fights oral infections. It is also rich in fluoride which is a natural component of this tea. Fluoride protects the teeth from cavities & decay.


2.       Improves Digestion:



Earl Grey Tea contains several compounds that aid digestion. It improves the process of digestion and helps to relieve painful indigestion, colic, nausea and intestinal problems such as worms.  It helps regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation.


3.      Fights Anxiety & Depression:
Earl Grey Tea contains Bergamot which has natural aroma therapy qualities. It is known to have calming effects on those who drink it. It is a good natural solution for people suffering from depression, stress and anxiety.

4.      Energy Booster:

Earl Grey tea contains caffeine in good quantities. Caffeine in the tea is a great energy booster and provides almost instant energy to the body.

5.      Aids weight loss:

Earl Grey Tea is a great beverage for weight loss. Since this tea contains citrus extracts and Bergamot, it is considered as one of the most popular means for weight loss as it boosts the metabolism.

6.      Stress Reliever:

Earl Grey tea relaxes and soothes the body. It has a stress relief effect whilst simultaneously providing the same clarity and focus as coffee. This makes it the perfect alternative for those who don't want to get overly wired from coffee.

7.      Cold Relief:

The bergamot found within Earl Grey is used to improve the immune system as well as cure fevers. It is considered to be a natural cold remedy.

8.      Hydration:

Unlike the dehydrating properties of coffee, tea helps you stay hydrated and maintains the body's fluid balance because of its high potassium content.


NOTE:

ü  TOTAL NUMBERS OF CUPS IN A DAY: 3-4 cups maximum in a day.
ü  BRANDS AVAILABLE IN INDIA: Twinning's, Organic India, Tulsi, Teatulia and Harney and sons.  
ü  BRANDS AVAILABLE IN USA & UAE:  Twinning's, Teatulia, Harney and sons.  


By Dt. Manoli Doshi Mehta 
Contact:  +91 908 230 4353 
Or email: tattvumhealth@gmail.com



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