Five Science-backed Health Benefits of Tea

After water, tea is the world's most popular beverage, consumed by nearly two-thirds of people across the globe. More people consume it than coffee - a surprising fact to many.

Because of this, scientists have spent decades carrying out hundreds of studies on tea’s potential health benefits.

Scientists have found that the compounds in tea can protect your blood vessels, lower inflammation, aid relaxation and potentially boost your gut micro-biome. In one analysis published in the journal Life Sciences, researchers described tea as "Nature's gift for promoting human health."

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