Pure water is the most consumed beverage in the world. But do you know which drink is second? We drink it daily, breakfast, lunch or dinner, time does not matter. There are up to 1500 types worldwide and in MILK-AGRO stores we offer 104 of them. Do you know which drink it is?
You have surely noticed that in our articles we mainly focus on writing about healthy food and its effects on the human body. Since the autumn time of flu, colds, and the second wave of Covid-19 virus has come, we decided to focus on the second most consumed beverage in the world. Yes, it is tea. Drinking tea benefits overall health and well-being. It is proven that some unique tea components act on specific parts of the body. They protect us from stress and diseases, and just like SABI fermented dairy products, improve digestion and strengthen bones and the immune system. Today we drink tea not only for its excellent taste and aroma but also for its beneficial health effects. Few know that tea contains caffeine similar to coffee but in smaller amounts.
“The advantage of tea is that thanks to polyphenols (tannins) in it, caffeine is released slowly, which stimulates the nervous system and keeps a person alert much longer. I try not to exceed the daily caffeine dose (coffee), so whenever I need to "wake up," I definitely choose mint or green tea. It wakes me up and also positively affects my health,” said tea lover Mgr. Matej Bálint, deputy director of MILK-AGRO.
Nowadays, we can enjoy hundreds of different teas that differ in several characteristics. Mainly the region where they grew, the year the tea was harvested, the processing method, and the degree of oxidation. Tea, especially oolong, has long been used as a digestive after meals. Pu’erh is particularly suitable for digestion because it has probiotic effects and is often associated with fat burning. Green tea supports metabolism and calorie burning. It is sought after as a natural remedy for lowering cholesterol, regulating blood pressure, improving dental and skin condition, and longevity. Chamomile tea is a remedy for the stomach and good sleep. If you need to cleanse your blood, nettle tea is an ideal choice. Ginger tea stimulates the immune system, making it a great protection in winter against colds and flu. Lavender tea warms your soul and also cures cough. Lemon balm tea relieves stress and migraine, and for exercise lovers, rosemary tea is recommended. It relaxes muscles, supports blood circulation, and increases overall vitality, which is more than beneficial before and after training. Black tea is characterized by its taste and color, which it gains through full natural oxidation. Studies have proven its positive effects on protecting smokers’ lungs, prevention of stroke, positive effects on the cardiovascular system, and cholesterol regulation.
Drinking tea has great importance worldwide. Although it was invented 2000 years BC according to studies, its consumption has never bored us; on the contrary, many of us cannot imagine a day without delicious tea of our choice. It depends only on us which of the many types and flavors we choose. However, we must not forget that besides the pleasure of taste, it definitely helps us in building strong immunity and good health just like healthy and tasty SABI products.
